Here are the very detailed answers for Part C questions from Unit 1 to Unit 5 of your Visual

Programming exam, based on your question paper:

✅ UNIT 1 – Part C

1. Explain about IDE in detail.

IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is a software suite that consolidates the basic
tools developers need to write and test software. In Visual Basic, the IDE provides:

 Menu Bar: Contains menus like File, Edit, View, Project, Format, Run, Tools.
 Toolbar: Shortcut buttons to perform common operations like save, open, run.
 Project Explorer Window: Displays all forms and modules in the project.
 Properties Window: Shows properties of selected object (like name, caption, color).
 Form Designer: GUI surface where controls are placed visually.
 Code Window: To write and edit the code associated with the objects.
 Toolbox: Contains controls (buttons, labels, textboxes) that can be dragged to the form.
 Immediate Window: Used for debugging and executing code lines immediately.
 Object Browser: Shows all libraries, their classes, methods, and properties.

Diagram:
A labeled screenshot of VB IDE can help — Menu Bar, Toolbar, Toolbox, Form, Properties
window, etc.

2. Explain the various data types supported in VB.

VB supports the following data types:

Data Type Description Storage Range

Integer Whole numbers 2 bytes –32,768 to 32,767
Long Larger whole numbers 4 bytes –2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647
Single Single-precision floating point 4 bytes ±1.5E–45 to ±3.4E38
Double Double-precision floating point 8 bytes ±5.0E–324 to ±1.7E308
Currency For financial calculations 8 bytes ±922,337,203,685,477.5808
String Text Varies Up to 2 billion characters
Boolean True or False 2 bytes True or False
Date Date and time 8 bytes Jan 1, 100 to Dec 31, 9999
Variant Can hold any type 16 bytes Based on stored data

Example:
Dim age As Integer
Dim name As String
Dim price As Currency

3. Explain Command buttons and Message Boxes.

Command Button:

 A control used to perform an action when clicked.

 Property: Caption, Name
 Event: Click

Example:

Private Sub cmdHello_Click()

MsgBox "Hello, Welcome!"
End Sub

Message Boxes (MsgBox):

Used to display messages, alerts, or get feedback from the user.

Syntax:

MsgBox(prompt, buttons, title)

Example:

MsgBox "Do you want to save?", vbYesNo + vbQuestion, "Save File"

Return values:

 vbYes, vbNo, vbOK, vbCancel — allows interaction-based decisions.

4. Explain the uses of Textboxes and Labels with examples.

TextBox:

 Accepts input from user.

 Property: Text, MaxLength
 Event: Change, KeyPress

Label:

 Displays non-editable text.

 Property: Caption, BackColor
Example:

Private Sub cmdDisplay_Click()

lblName.Caption = "Hello " & txtName.Text
End Sub

Diagram:
Form with TextBox, Label, and CommandButton — illustrates interaction.

5. Explain the various form properties.

Form Properties:

Property Description
Name Identifier used in code
Caption Text displayed in the title bar
BackColor Background color
BorderStyle Style of form border (None, Fixed, Sizable)
ControlBox Shows or hides minimize/maximize/close buttons
Enabled Determines if form is active
Visible Determines if form is visible
StartUpPosition Determines form’s position when it opens
WindowState Normal, Minimized, or Maximized
Icon Sets the icon on the title bar

Example:

Form1.Caption = "Welcome Form"

Form1.BackColor = vbBlue
Form1.BorderStyle = 1

Would you like me to continue with UNIT 2 - Part C next?

Great! Here's the detailed answer for Part C questions from UNIT 2 of your Visual
Programming exam:

✅ UNIT 2 – Part C

1. Explain about looping statements with an example.

Visual Basic supports several types of looping statements to execute a block of code multiple
times:

1. For…Next Loop

Used when the number of iterations is known.

Dim i As Integer
For i = 1 To 5
MsgBox "Value is " & i
Next i
2. For Each…Next Loop

Used to iterate through a collection or array.

Dim name As Variant

For Each name In Array("John", "Paul", "Mary")
MsgBox name
Next
3. Do While…Loop

Executes the loop as long as the condition is True.

Dim i As Integer
i = 1
Do While i <= 5
MsgBox i
i = i + 1
Loop
4. Do Until…Loop

Executes until the condition becomes True.

Dim i As Integer
i = 1
Do Until i > 5
MsgBox i
i = i + 1
Loop
5. While…Wend Loop (Old version)

Executes while the condition is True.

Dim i As Integer
i = 1
While i <= 5
MsgBox i
i = i + 1
Wend
2. Explain about arrays in VB.

Array is a variable that can hold multiple values of the same data type.

Types of Arrays:

 Static Arrays: Fixed size.

 Dynamic Arrays: Size can be changed during execution.

Declaration:
Dim Marks(4) As Integer 'Static array with 5 elements (0 to 4)

Dim Names() As String 'Dynamic array

ReDim Names(2)
Example:
Dim i As Integer
Dim Scores(2) As Integer
Scores(0) = 85
Scores(1) = 90
Scores(2) = 75

For i = 0 To 2
MsgBox "Score: " & Scores(i)
Next
UBound and LBound:

 UBound(array) gives highest index.

 LBound(array) gives lowest index.

3. Discuss briefly on Numeric functions with example.

Numeric Functions perform operations on numbers. Some important functions:

Function Description Example Result

Abs(x) Absolute value Abs(-10) 10

Sqr(x) Square root Sqr(16) 4

Int(x) Integer part Int(5.75) 5

Fix(x) Truncates decimals Fix(-3.8) -3

Rnd Random number Rnd 0.0 to 1.0

Round(x) Rounds value Round(3.456, 2) 3.46

Example:

Dim num As Double

num = -5.67
MsgBox "Absolute value: " & Abs(num)
MsgBox "Rounded value: " & Round(num, 1)

4. What are style properties of Combo box? Explain.

The ComboBox control has several style properties that affect its appearance and behavior:

Property Description

Style Determines type of ComboBox: Dropdown Combo, Simple Combo, Dropdown List

Text Current text displayed in the ComboBox

List List of all items (List(index))

ListCount Number of items in list

ListIndex Returns index of selected item

Sorted Automatically sorts items if True

Example:
Combo1.AddItem "Apple"
Combo1.AddItem "Banana"
Combo1.Style = 2 'Dropdown List
Combo1.Sorted = True
ComboBox Styles:

 0 – Dropdown Combo: Editable text + dropdown

 1 – Simple Combo: Always open list
 2 – Dropdown List: Non-editable dropdown

5. Difference between function and procedures.

Feature Function Procedure

Returns value? Yes No

Syntax Function name(...) As Type Sub name(...)

Call with result result = MyFunction() Call MyProcedure()

Use Perform calculation and return a value Perform action or process

Example of Function:
Function Add(x As Integer, y As Integer) As Integer
Add = x + y
End Function
Example of Procedure:
Sub ShowMessage()
MsgBox "Hello, world!"
End Sub

Would you like me to proceed with UNIT 3 – Part C?

Sure! Let's continue with the remaining units. Below are the very detailed Part C answers for
UNIT 3 to UNIT 5.

✅ UNIT 3 – Part C

1. Explain any ten general properties of the FlexGrid control.

The MSFlexGrid control is used to display tabular data in rows and columns. Here are 10 key
properties:

Property Description

Rows Sets/gets total number of rows

Cols Sets/gets total number of columns

Row Index of current active row

Col Index of current active column

TextMatrix(row, col) Gets or sets text of a specific cell

FixedRows Non-scrollable header rows

FixedCols Non-scrollable header columns

ColWidth(index) Width of a specific column

RowHeight(index) Height of a specific row

AllowUserResizing Allows user to resize rows/columns

Example:

MSFlexGrid1.Rows = 5
MSFlexGrid1.Cols = 3
MSFlexGrid1.TextMatrix(0, 0) = "Name"
MSFlexGrid1.TextMatrix(1, 0) = "John"

2. Summarize about arrays in VB.

(Already explained in Unit 2, but here’s a quick summary)

 Array is a group of variables sharing the same name and data type.
 Types:
o Static: Fixed size
o Dynamic: Size changes at runtime using ReDim
 Accessed using index (zero-based).
 Useful functions: UBound(), LBound()

Example:

Dim arr(2) As String

arr(0) = "Apple"
arr(1) = "Banana"
arr(2) = "Cherry"

3. Explain the concept of Error Trapping.

Error Trapping in VB is the mechanism to handle runtime errors to prevent program crashes.

Keywords used:

 On Error GoTo Label – directs to error-handling code

 Resume – resumes execution
 Err – built-in object containing error details

Example:

Private Sub Division()

On Error GoTo ErrorHandler
Dim a As Integer
a = 10 / 0 'Runtime error
Exit Sub

ErrorHandler:
MsgBox "Error: " & Err.Description
End Sub

Types of Error Trapping:

 Unstructured: Using labels (GoTo)

  Structured (VB.NET): Try…Catch…Finally

4. Explain any one sorting method in VB with example.

Let’s explain the Bubble Sort method:

Algorithm: Repeatedly compares adjacent elements and swaps them if out of order.

Example:

Dim arr(4) As Integer

Dim i As Integer, j As Integer, temp As Integer

arr(0) = 5: arr(1) = 3: arr(2) = 8: arr(3) = 1: arr(4) = 4

For i = 0 To 3
For j = 0 To 3 - i
If arr(j) > arr(j + 1) Then
temp = arr(j)
arr(j) = arr(j + 1)
arr(j + 1) = temp
End If
Next j
Next i

5. What are List Boxes and Combo Boxes? Differentiate them. Illustrate with code to add
and remove items.

Feature List Box Combo Box

Type Displays a list List + Text box

User Input No typing (selection only) Typing + Selection

Size Occupies more space Compact

Example (Add/Remove Items):

' Add item
List1.AddItem "Apple"
Combo1.AddItem "Banana"

' Remove selected item

List1.RemoveItem List1.ListIndex
Combo1.RemoveItem Combo1.ListIndex

✅ UNIT 4 – Part C
1. Explain briefly about Picture Box and Image Controls with an example.

Feature Picture Box Image Control

Container Yes No

AutoSize No Yes

Stretch Yes Yes

Can Draw Yes No

Memory Usage High Low

Properties:

 Picture: To assign image

 Stretch: Resize image
 AutoSize: Adjust size

Example:

Picture1.Picture = LoadPicture("C:\image1.jpg")
Image1.Picture = LoadPicture("C:\image2.jpg")

2. Elaborate debugging with suitable example.

Debugging is the process of identifying and fixing errors.

Tools in VB:

 Breakpoints
 Watch Window
 Immediate Window
 Step Into (F8)
 Locals Window

Steps:

1. Place a breakpoint
2. Step through using F8
3. Watch variables
4. Use MsgBox for tracking

Example:
Dim a As Integer, b As Integer
a = 10
b = 0
MsgBox a / b 'Debug to catch divide-by-zero

3. Discuss MDI forms with example.

MDI (Multiple Document Interface):

 Parent form holds multiple child forms.

 Ideal for applications with multiple windows (e.g., Word, Excel).

Steps:

1. Set parent form’s IsMdiContainer = True

2. Create child forms
3. Use .MdiParent property

Example:

Form2.MdiParent = Form1
Form2.Show

4. What are the common controls found in Visual Basic? Explain them.

Control Purpose

Label Displays static text

TextBox Accepts user input

CommandButton Triggers actions

CheckBox Multiple selection

OptionButton Single selection

ComboBox Dropdown list

ListBox Displays a list

PictureBox Holds image/graphics

Frame Groups controls

Timer Triggers action on time interval

Each control has its own events, methods, and properties.

5. Explain various Dialog Boxes used in VB with example coding.

Common Dialog Control allows using system dialogs.

Types:

 cdlOpen – Open File Dialog

 cdlSave – Save File Dialog
 cdlColor – Color selection
 cdlFont – Font selection

Example:

CommonDialog1.DialogTitle = "Select File"

CommonDialog1.Filter = "Text Files|*.txt"
CommonDialog1.ShowOpen
Text1.Text = CommonDialog1.FileName

✅ UNIT 5 – Part C

1. Explain the methods available in the File operations with necessary example.

VB provides Open, Close, Input, Write, Line Input, and EOF for file operations.

Example: Write to File

Open "C:\test.txt" For Output As #1

Write #1, "Hello", "World"
Close #1

Read from File:

Dim a As String, b As String

Open "C:\test.txt" For Input As #1
Input #1, a, b
MsgBox a & " " & b
Close #1

2. What is OLE automation? Explain with an example.

OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) Automation lets VB control other applications like
Excel or Word.
Example: Control Excel from VB

Dim xlApp As Object

Set xlApp = CreateObject("Excel.Application")
xlApp.Visible = True
xlApp.Workbooks.Add
xlApp.Cells(1, 1).Value = "Hello from VB"

3. Explain briefly about file system objects.

The FileSystemObject (FSO) provides methods to access drives, files, and folders.

Required: Add reference to “Microsoft Scripting Runtime”

Objects:

 FileSystemObject
 File
 Folder
 Drive

Example:

Dim fso As Object

Set fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")

If fso.FileExists("C:\test.txt") Then
MsgBox "File exists!"
End If

4. Explain the File System Controls in VB with examples.

VB provides:

 DriveListBox: Lists drives

 DirListBox: Lists folders
 FileListBox: Lists files

Linking Example:

Private Sub Drive1_Change()

Dir1.Path = Drive1.Drive
End Sub

Private Sub Dir1_Change()

File1.Path = Dir1.Path
End Sub
5. How to monitor the activity of a mouse? Explain.

VB uses Mouse Events:

Event Description

MouseDown Button pressed

MouseUp Button released

MouseMove Mouse moved

Example:

Private Sub Form_MouseMove(Button As Integer, Shift As Integer, X As Single, Y

As Single)
Label1.Caption = "X: " & X & ", Y: " & Y
End Sub

Mouse Buttons:

 1 = Left
 2 = Right
 4 = Middle

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