Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad Warning: (Department of Business Administration)
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad Warning: (Department of Business Administration)
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad Warning: (Department of Business Administration)
Q. 2 What does networking offer for individuals when they look for a career in
networking? (20)
Q. 3 Describe with examples:
(i) E-Commerce at Consumer Level (10)
(ii) E-Commerce at Business Level (10)
Q. 4 What is data mining? Explain why data mining is often useful in making business
decisions. (20)
Q. 5 Describe the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for programming in detail. (20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Total Marks: 100 (Units: 6–9) Pass Marks: 50
You are required to select one of the following issues according to the last digit of your
roll number. For example, if your roll number is BP3427183 then you will select issue #
3(the last digit): -
List of Topics:
0. Word Processing Programs
1. Spreadsheet Programs
2. Graphic Software
3. Online Spying Tools
4. Threats to Data
5. Threats to Hardware
6. Database
7. Database Management System
8. Magnetic Storage Devices
9. Optical Storage Devices
COURSE OUTLINE
Course: Fundamental of Computers Course Code: 8403
Level: BBA (4 Years) Credit Hours: 04
Unit# 1 Introduction to Computer System & Interacting with Computer
Computer for Individual
Computer for organization
Uses of computer
Parts of computer System
Information Processing Cycle
Essential Hardware & Software
Memory Devices
Input & Output Devices
Inputting data in other ways
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Unit# 2 Seeing, Hearing, Printing and Processing Data
CRT Monitors
Flat-Panel and Other types of Monitors
Comparing Monitors
Video Cards
Ergonomics and Monitors
Sound system
Sound card
Printers and Comparing Printers
How Computer Process data
Factors Affecting Processing Speed.
Memory and Computing Power
Bus and its types
Micro Processors
Extending Processing Power to other devices
Specialized Expansion Ports
Unit# 4 Networks
Network Basic
Common Types of Networks
Network Structuring
Network Hardware
Data Communications with standard telephone line and modems
Broadband& Wireless Network
3
Unit# 6 Working with Application Software
Acquiring Software
Word Processing Programs
Spreadsheet Programs
Understanding Graphing File Formats
Graphic Software
LAB WORK
Develop a database system of a utility store in MS Access. Develop data tables, relationship
diagram and generate reports. Follow Database management system unit from your course book.
Recommended Book:
Introduction to Computers 6th International Edition, Peter, N. McGraw-Hill (2008)
Reference Books:
Computer Fundamentals by PK Sinha, 4th Edition, BPB Publications (2004)
Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer &
Communications, 10th Edition. Williams, S. McGraw-Hills (2012).
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