BCOS-183 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BCOS-183 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
Computer Application In Business
Structured previous year question paper for BCOS-183, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
(GENERAL) [B.COM.
(G)]
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BCOS-183 : COMPUTER APPLICATION IN
BUSINESS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions. All questions
carry equal marks.
Q1.(a) What do you understand by Computer Generation ? Briefly discuss 4th, 5th and 6th Generations of Computers. Also, compare Analog Computer and Digital Computer. 1+6+3=10
(b) Describe the term ‘Depreciation Accounting’. Also, compare Straight Line Method and Diminishing Balance Method for Depreciation Accounting. 4+6=
(10)
Q2.Compare and contrast the following : 4x5=20
(a) Compiler and Interpreter
(b) Android OS and Window OS
(c) Sole Propreitorship and Partnership
(9) DSS and MIS (ec) NEFT and RTGS
Q3.(a) What are the objectives of a DPR (Detailed Project Report) ? List and explain the various components involved in the formulation of DPR. 2+2+6=10
(b) Discuss the role of YouTube in business development. Also, describe the role of Google Adsense in generating revenue through YouTube channel. 5+5=
(10)
Q4.(a) Which factors contributed to adoption of Plastic Money on large scale ? Discuss any four e-Payment methods. 2+8=10
(b) How does loan statement differ from the lease statement ? List and explain the various components of any loan/lease statement. 5+5=
(10)
Q5.Write short notes on the following: 4x5=20
(a) Types of computer networks
(b) Types of operating system
(c) GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
(d) CAPTCHA code and its purpose
(e) Types of Internet services
Q6.Distinguish between the following: 4x5=20
(a) ccTLD and gTLD
(b) WAN and LAN
(c) NPV and IRR
(d) Current Ratio and Quick Ratio
(e) Authorization and Authentication (with respect to IT security)
Q7.(a) When do we use mail merge ? Describe the components of mail merge. Why is it required to create a data source ? Explain. 2+4+4=10
(b) Explain the following with suitable example for each : 2x5=10 Gi) Net Profit Ratio
(ii) Gross Profit Ratio
(iii) Identity theft
(iv) e-Wallets
(v) Open source softwares
Q8.(a) In the context of any spreadsheet package, answer the following : 4x3=12 G@) How do functions differ from formulas ? Gi) Differentiate between Formulae and Array formulae.
(iii) Compare absolute addressing and relative addressing.
(b) What is an operating system ? List the functions of operating system. Also, explain any one of the listed functions. 34+2+3=8 4x5=
(20)
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(20)