Below are some assignment questions for a hypothetical 4th semester BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) curriculum. Do note that the actual curriculum might differ based on the university or institution, but these questions are designed to be broad and applicable to typical 4th semester topics:
1. Computer Networks:
a. Explain the OSI model and the functionalities of each layer.
b. Compare and contrast TCP and UDP protocols.
c. What are the various types of network topologies? Describe each with suitable diagrams.
d. Discuss the importance of IP addressing and Subnetting. Give examples.
2. Database Management System:
a. Differentiate between DBMS and RDBMS. Give examples of popular software for each.
b. Design an ER diagram for a library management system.
c. Explain normalization. Demonstrate 1NF, 2NF, and 3NF using examples.
d. Write SQL queries to perform CRUD operations on the database of your choice.
3. Object-Oriented Programming using Java:
a. Describe the OOPs concepts with suitable examples in Java.
b. Develop a Java program to implement polymorphism and inheritance.
c. What is exception handling? Write a Java program to demonstrate the use of custom exceptions.
d. Explain the significance of Java's collection framework. Provide examples.
4. Software Engineering:
a. What are the various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)? Describe each phase.
b. Compare and contrast the waterfall and agile methodologies of software development.
c. Discuss the importance of software testing. Describe the various types of testing methods.
d. Case study: Analyze any popular software. Discuss its features, development methodology used, and user feedback.
5. Web Technology:
a. Design and develop a static website for an online book store using HTML and CSS.
b. Discuss the importance and usage of JavaScript in web development.
c. Explain the role of web servers and browsers in web technology. Give examples.
d. What is responsive web design? Why is it important in the current digital scenario?
6. Operating Systems:
a. Compare and contrast preemptive and non-preemptive scheduling algorithms.
b. Discuss the concept of paging and segmentation in memory management.
c. What is deadlock? Explain the necessary conditions for a deadlock to occur and methods to handle it.
d. Compare the features and advantages of UNIX, LINUX, and WINDOWS operating systems.
