Kerala State Board New Syllabus Plus Two Computer Application Chapter Wise Previous Questions and Answers Chapter 11 Trends and Issues in ICT.
Kerala Plus Two Computer Application Chapter Wise Previous Questions Chapter 11 Trends and Issues in ICT
Plus Two Computer Application Trends and Issues in ICT 1 Mark Important Questions
Question 1.
_____ is a Linux based mobile operating system from Google. (MARCH-2016)
a) ios
b) Blackberry
c) Android
d) windows Phone
Answer:
Android
Question 2.
_________ is a packet-oriented mobile data service on GSM. (MARCH-2016)
Answer:
GPRS
Question 3.
In ______ system, several transmitters can send information simultaneously over a single communication channel. (MAY-2016)
Answer:
Decision Support System
Question 4.
SIM stands for ______ (MAY-2016)
a) Subscriber Information Module
b) Subscriber Identify Module
c) Subscriber Identify Machine
d) Subscriber Information Memory
Answer:
b) Subscriber Identify Module
Question 5.
A 4G mobile network uses ______ (MARCH-2017)
a) CDMA
b) WCDMA
c) OFDMA
d) None of these
Answer:
c) OFDMA
Question 6.
_______ is the popular mobile OS developed by Google based on Linux Kernel. (MAY-2017)
a) Android
b) iOS
c) Blackberry
d) go
Answer:
a) Android
Question 7.
Pick the odd one out: (MAY-2017)
a) Kitkat
b) Jelly Bean
c) Icecream Sandwich
d) iOS
Answer:
d) iOS
Plus Two Computer Application Trends and Issues in ICT 2 Marks Important Questions
Question 1.
Raju sends a short text message to his friend. Explain how the text message is exchanged. (MARCH-2016)
Answer:
SMS is used for sending short messages SMSC provides a store and forward mechanism. If the recipient is not available SMSC waits and retrieves. It uses the SS7 protocol.
Question 2.
GPS is very useful for tracking vehicles by transport companies. How is it possible? (MAY-2016)
Answer:
Global Positioning System(GPS): It is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. The system provides critical capabilities to military, civil, and commercial users around the world. It is maintained by the United States government and is freely accessible to anyone with a GPS receiver. GPS was created and realized by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and was originally run with 24 satellites. It is used for vehicle navigation, aircraft navigation, ship navigation, oil exploration, Fishing, etc. GPS receivers are now integrated with mobile phones.
Question 3.
Write a short note on the Android operating system. (MARCH-2017)
Answer:
IP Android OS: It is a Linux-based OS for Touch screen devices such as smartphones and tablets. lt was developed by Android Inc. founded in Palo Alto, California in 2003 by Andy Rubin and his friends. In 2005, Google acquired this. A team led by Rubin developed a mobile device platform powered by the Linux Kernel. The interface of Android OS is based on touch inputs like swiping,-tapping, pinching in, and out to manipulate on-screen objects. From 2007 onwards this OS is used in many mobile phones and tablets
Plus Two Computer Application Trends and Issues in ICT 3 Marks Important Questions
Question 1.
What is Industrial Property Right? Write a short note on any two Industrial property Rights. (MARCH-2016)
Answer:
Intellectual Property Right: Some people spend lots of money, time body, and mental power to create some products such as a classical movie, album, artistic work, discoveries, invention, software, etc. These types of Intellectual properties must be protected from unauthorized access by law. This is called Intellectual Property right(IPR). Paris convention held in 1883 protects Industrial Property Berne Convention held in 1886 protects Literary and Artistic work.
World Intellectual Property Organisation(WIPO) in 1960, Guided by the United Nations(UN) ensures/protects the rights of creators or owners and rewarded for their creation.
A person or an organization can register their Intellectual property such as creations, trademarks, designs, etc.
Intellectual property is divided into two categories
- Industrial Property
- Copyright
1. Industrial property: It ensures the protection of industrial inventions, designs, Agricultural products etc from unauthorized copying or creation or use. In India, this is done by the Controller of Patents Designs and Trademarks.
- Patents: A person or organization that invented a product or creation can be protected from unauthorized copying or creation without the permission of the creator by law. This right is called Patent. In India, the validity of the right is up to 20 years. After this, anybody can use it freely.
- Trademark: This is a unique, simple, and memorable sign to promote a brand and hence increase the business and goodwill of a company. It must be registered. The period of registration is for 10 years and can be renewed. The registered trademark under Controller General of Patents Design and Trademarks cannot use or copy by anybody else.
- Industrial designs: A product or article is designed so beautifully to attract customers. This type of design is called industrial design. This is a prototype and used as a model for large scale production.
- Geographical indications: Some products are well known by the place of their origin. Kozhikode Halwa, Marayoor Sharkkara (Jaggery), Thirupathi Ladoo, etc are examples.
2. Copyright: The trademark is ©, copyright is the property right that arises automatically when a person creates new work on his own, and by Law, it prevents the others from the unauthorized or intentional copying of this without the permission of the creator for 60 years after the death of the author.
| Attributes | Patent | Trademark | Copyright |
| Items | Product, process | Name, logo, signs | Creativity, artistic |
| Registration required | Yes | Yes | No (automatic) |
| Duration | 20 years | 10 years | Upto 60 years after the death of the author |
| Renewable | No | Yes | NA |
Question 2.
What is Cyber Crime? Write a short note on any two cyber crimes against individuals. (MAY-2016)
Answer:
Just like normal crimes(theft, trespassing private area, destroy, etc,) Cybercrimes(Virus, Trojan Horse, Phishing, Denial of Service, Pornography, etc) also increased significantly. Due to cybercrime, the victims lose money, reputation, etc and some of them commit suicide.
Cybercrimes against individuals
i) Identity theft: The various information such as personal details(name, Date of Birth, Address, Phone number, etc.), Credit / Debit Card details(Card number, PIN, Expiry Date, CW, etc), Bank details, etc. are the identity of a person. Stealing this information by acting as the authorized person without the permission of a person is called Identity theft. The misuse of this information is a punishable offense.
ii) Harassment: Commenting badly about a particular person’s gender, color, race, religion, nationality, in Social Media is considered harassment. This is done with the help of the Internet is called Cyberstalking (Nuisance). This is a kind of torturing and it may lead to spoiling friendship, career, self-image, and confidence. Sometimes may lead to a big tragedy of a whole family or a group of persons.
iii) Impersonation and cheating: Fake accounts are created in Social media and act as the original one for the purpose of cheating or misleading others. Eg: Fake accounts in Social Medias (Facebook, Twitter, etc), fake SMS, fake emails, etc.
iv) Violation of privacy: Trespassing into another person’s life and try to spoil life. It is a punishable offense. A hidden camera is used to capture the video or picture and blackmailing them.
v) Dissemination of obscene material: With the help of hidden camera capture unwanted video or picture. Distribute or publish these obscene clips on the Internet without the consent of the victims may mislead people specifically the younger ones.
Question 3.
What is copyright? How does it differ from patent? (MARCH-2017)
Answer:
Copyright: The trademark is ©, copyright is the property right that arises automatically when a person creates a new work by his own, and by Law, it prevents the others from the unauthorized or intentional copying of this without the permission of the creator for 60 years after the death of the author. Patents: A person or organization that invented a product or a creation can be protected from unauthorized copying or creation without the permission of the creator by law. This right is called Patent. In India, the validity of the right is up to 20 years. After this, anybody can use it freely.
Question 4.
Differentiate GPS and EDGE. (MAY-2017)
Answer:
Global Positioning System(GPS): It is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides lo¬cation and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. It is used for vehicle navigation, aircraft navigation, ship navigation, oil exploration, Fishing, etc. GPS receivers are now integrated with mobile phones.
EDGE(Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution): It is three times faster than GPRS. It is used for voice communication as well as an internet connection.
Question 5.
Write a short note on IPR infringement (MAY-2017)
Answer:
Infringement (Violation): Unauthorized copying or use of Intellectual property rights such as Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks are called intellectual property Infringement(violation). It is a punishable offense.
- Patent Infringement: It prevents others from the unauthorized or intentional copying or use of Patent without the permission of the creator.
- Piracy: It is the unauthorized copying, distribution, and use of a creation without the permission of the creator. It is against the copyright act and hence the person committed deserves the punishment.
- Trademark Infringement: It prevents others from the unauthorized or intentional copying or use of Trademark without the permission of the creator.
- Copy right Infringement: It prevents others from the unauthorized or intentional copying or use of Copy right without the permission of the creator.