ICT Final Summer 2026 Question Paper

Question No. 1 [CLO 2, Level 2] [Marks: 4+6=10] A manufacturing company uses different computer systems for different purposes. One system is dedicated to controlling an automated production machine and must respond immediately to sensor inputs. Another computer is used by an employee to perform one specific task at a time. In the company’s administrative office, employees need to run several applications simultaneously on their individual computers. The company also maintains a central server that allows multiple employees to access and use the system at the same time. Explain operating systems and their objectives. Relate to the given scenario and interpret which operating system is appropriate for the given four scenarios. Question No. 2 [CLO 2, Level 2] [Marks: 5+5=10] An online retail company is redesigning its website and mobile application to provide faster and more personalized services. The company wants customers to receive personalized product recommendations, communicate with an AI-powered chatbot, receive real-time order updates, and access its services smoothly from different devices. The company is also planning to use cloud infrastructure and modern connectivity technologies to support a growing number of users. Explain the characteristics of modern web and mobile applications that can support the company’s requirements. Summarize how AI, 5G, edge computing, and NLP can improve the company’s customer experience and business operations. Give relevant examples. Question No. 3 [CLO 2, Level 2,3] [Marks: 7+3=10] A university database contains two tables: STUDENT and ENROLLMENT. The STUDENT table stores Student ID, Name, Department, and Email. The ENROLLMENT table stores Enrollment ID, Student ID, Course Code, and Semester. The university needs to ensure that each student is uniquely identified and that every enrollment is associated with the correct student.