Punjab Technical University 2007-5th Sem B.E Computer Science COMPUTER PERIPHERALS AND INTERFACES (CS-311) (, 2k7) - Question Paper

Paper ID [CS311]

B.Tech (Sem. - 5th)

COMPUTER PERIPHERALS AND INTERFACES (CS-311)

Time : 03 Hours
Maximum Marks : 60

Instruction to Candidates:
1) Section-A is Compulsory.
2) Attempt any 4 ques. from Section-B.
3) Attempt any 2 ques. from Section-C.

part - A
(10 x two = 20)

Q1)

a) describe the term resource conflict.

b) What is the difference ranging from interlaced and non-interlaced resolution ?

c) What do you mean by SCSI RAID and its significance ?

d) Why do we need expansion slots ?

e) describe the term video RAM and its need ?

f) define the terms resolution and Dot-pitch.

g) What is VFC? For what it is required?

h) Can we use multiple monitors on 1 system? Justify your ans.

i) What is video Driver and discuss its function ?

j) What is TFT.


part - B
(4 x five = 20)

Q2) Compare the performance and capabilities of VESA and PCI buses.

Q3) Differentiate ranging from single-ended SCSI and differential SCSI.

Q4) explain the advantages of USB technology over serial and parallel ports.

Q5) explain the terms IRQ and DMA Channels.

Q6) provide the detailed specifications of a computer system, capable of running the multimedia applications.


part - C
(2 x 10 = 20)

Q7) discuss in detail the architecture of video adapter card with the help of a block diagram.

Q8) Name the different kinds of I/O bus architectures used in PCs. discuss in detail the EISA bus architecture.

Q9) Write short notes on any two.
(a) DOS device drivers
(b) IEEE 1394 standard
(c) TV Tuner Card

Earning:   Approval pending.