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BLS-7 : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY : BASICS Maximum Marks : 70 Time : 3 hours

Note : Answer all the questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams wherever necessary. Write the relevant question number before writing the answer. 1.1 1.2

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Discuss the characteristics and features of different computer generations. OR What do you understand by transmission media ? Describe their different types. What are the factors that determine the types of media to be used for transmission ? Describe briefly the main features of CDS/ISIS software package. OR What do you understand by library housekeeping operations ? Discuss in brief the functions of an automated acquisition system. Define SDI. Describe its operational aspects with the help of a flow chart. OR

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