BCOS-183 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BCOS-183 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
Computer Application In Business
Structured previous year question paper for BCOS-183, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (GENERAL)
(BCOMG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BCOS-183 : COMPUTER APPLICATION
IN BUSINESS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry
equal marks.
Q1.(a) “A computer is basically a programmable electronic device which accepts data, performs operations on the given data and presents the results.” Elucidate. 10
(b) Briefly explain the various generations of computers.
Q2.What do you mean by GDPR ? Distinguish between DPD and GDPR.
Q3.(a) What do you understand by plastic money ? How was plastic money originated ? 10
(b) Briefly discuss the usages of plastic money in business, trade and commerce.
Q4.Discuss in detail about the various components of mail merge. Explain the process of mail merge in three steps.
Q5.What is the utility of the following in Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet application) ? 10+10
(a) Equation Editor
(b) Tracking
Q6.Comment on the following statements : 10+10
(a) Payroll refers to the amount paid by an organisation to its employee.
(b) Capital Budgeting is a process where an organisation evaluates a project, mostly long-term.
Q7.Distinguish between the following : 10+10
(a) Data and Information
(b) Text-based Captcha and Audio-based Captcha
Q8.Write short notes on the following : 4x5=20
(a) Google Play Store
(b) Operating System
(c) Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
(d) Identity Theft BCOS-183 2 (%) Fag Ae (Equation Editor) (@) efr (Tracking)