IGNOU BCA BCSL 13 Computer Basics and PC Software Lab Solved Assignment ENGLISH

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BCSL 013 (July 2026 - January 2027) - ENGLISH

Q3:

a) Use a Word Processor to create a document about the “Use of AI in Learning” of about 2 pages. It should include the following: (6 Marks)

i) multi-level list highlighting the features and their details that can be used in learning processes.

ii) a table consisting of the Tool and its use in learning.

iii) a paragraph about the “Learning without AI tools”.

b) Design a flyer on the topic “Learning Through Open University System”. Use different styles, sizes, fonts, colours and effects. (10 Marks)

Write the sequence of steps that you have performed to create the document and flyer. Also, attach a printout OR a file (may be in PDF format) containing the document and flyer.

Q4: Create a worksheet containing the mark list of the students of a class in the following table: (16 Marks)

Student Name Marks in Hindi out of 200 Marks in Maths out of 200 Marks in Finance out of 400 Total (out of 800) (T) Percentage of Marks (P) Division (D)

Arvind 150 150 300

Ajay 165 145 320

Rehman 160 136 250

Roger 145 149 190

Samay 135 154 250

Baljeet 130 165 350

You must enter all the labels and details as given above. You may use the following formulae for division:

If Percentage (P) of marks >= 75, display 1st with Distinction

If P >=60 and <75, display 1st Division

If P >=50 and <60, display 2nd Division

If P >=35 and <50, display 3rd Division

ELSE display Fail.

Write the sequence of steps that you have performed to create the formulae in different cells. Also, attach a printout OR a file (may be in PDF format) containing the worksheet.

Q5: Use MS Outlook or any other email software to perform the following tasks: (16 Marks)

a) Create a weekly meeting schedule for a group of 4 friends on the agenda “Group Study Schedule”. This weekly meeting should be scheduled for three consecutive weeks.

b) Write an email to your friends (at least 4) inviting them to attend the group study. You should create your Signature and add it to the email message.

BCSL 013 (July 2025 - January 2026) - ENGLISH

Course Code : BCSL-013

Course Title : Computer Basics and PC Software Lab

Assignment Number : BCA_NEW(I)-L-013/Assignment/2025-26

Maximum Marks : 100

Weightage : 30%

Last Dates for Submission:

31 October, 2025(For July 2025 Session) 30th April, 2026 (For January 2026 Session)

The assignment has two parts A and B. Answer all the questions. Each part is for 20 marks. WINDOWS and LINUX lab record carries 40 Marks. Rest 20 marks are for viva voce. You may use illustrations and diagrams to enhance the explanations. Please go through the guidelines regarding assignments given in the PGDCA Programme Guide for the format of presentation. If any assumptions made, please state them.

Q1: Answer the following in the context of the Linux Operating System. You must write all the commands that you have used to answer the questions. Also, attach a printout OR a file (may be in PDF format) containing the screenshots of the output.

a) Write and run the following Linux commands and attach the screenshots of the output of each command.

i) date

ii) man

iii) mv

iv) In

v) chmod

vi) find

vii) diff

viii) tail

ix) pwd

x) grep

b) Create a text file in Linux consisting of 10 lines. Create a copy of this file. Count how many times the word "a" appeared in this file. Display the file permissions of the file created by you. Now, change the file permissions of this file to rw-rw-rw-.

Q2: Create a presentation using any Presentation software on the topic "Importance of JavaScript in Web Development" (minimum 10 slides). The slides should have the following features:

i) All slides should use a common design template.

ii) Add an audio file to a slide. Also, add a video file that should run in full-screen mode.

iii) All the slides should have timer-based transitions.

iv) All the slides should have proper headings and slide notes.

v) Each slide should have one image related to the topic.

Write the sequence of steps that you have performed to create these slides. Also, attach a printout OR a file (may be in PDF format) containing the handout of all the slides (6 slides per page).

Q3: 

a) Use a Word Processor to create a document about the BCA programme. It should include (i) a multi-level list highlighting the courses and topics under those courses; (ii) a table consisting of the course name, credits, and the semester of the course; (iii) a paragraph about the objectives of the BCA programme.

b) Design a flyer on the topic "Advantages of Online Banking". Use different styles, sizes, fonts, colours and effects.

Write the sequence of steps that you have performed to create the document and flyer. Also, attach a printout OR a file (may be in PDF format) containing the document and flyer.

Q4: Create a worksheet containing the Sales data of a company as given in the following table:

Salesperson Name	Annual Sales in Numbers (N)	Price of each Item (P)	Gross Sales in INR (G)	Discount (10% of G) (D)	Net Sales in INR (NS)	GST (10% of NS)	Amount Receivable with GST (R)
Aana	50000	50
Mohan	65000	45
Shyama	60000	36
Hasan	50000	49
Deep	45000	54
Roger	30000	65

You must enter all the labels and details as given above. You may use the following formulae:

G = N * P

D = 10% of G

NS = G - D

GST = 10% of NS

R = NS – GST

Write the sequence of steps that you have performed to create the formulae in different cells. Also, attach a printout OR a file (may be in PDF format) containing the worksheet.

Q5:

Use MS Outlook or any other email software to perform the following tasks:

a) Make a weekly meeting schedule for a group meeting along with two other friends about the agenda, "Birthday Planning". This weekly meeting should be scheduled for two consecutive weeks.

b) Write an email to your friends (at least 5) inviting them to attend your Birthday. Make your Signature and add it to the e-mail message.

c) Create a message that should be sent to all the emails received by you on the 1st of January 2026.

d) A person is sending several e-mails to you that you want to delete automatically. Configure your mail account to achieve this functionality.

Make and state suitable assumptions, if any.

Write the sequence of steps that you have performed in different parts of this question. Also, attach a printout OR a file (may be in PDF format) containing the screenshots of the output.

Q: How will I receive the PDF?
A: Immediately after payment, the download link will appear.

Q: Is this hand-written or typed?
A: This is a professional typed computer PDF. You can use it as a reference for your handwritten submission.