B.Sc-B.Sc Computer hardware 1st Sem Essentials of Computers(University of Pune, Pune-2013)
F.Y. B.Sc. (Vocational)
SEAT No. :
[Total No. of Pages : 2
COMPUTER HARDWARE & NETWORKADMINISTRATION
Essentials of Computers
(Paper - I) (2008 Pattern)
Time : 3 Hours]
Instructions to the candidates:
1) All questions are compulsory.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks. 3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
Q1) Attempt the following:
[Max. Marks :80
[16]
a) b) c) d) e) f)
g) h)
What are different voltages provided by SMPS for computer?
What is meant by nested interrupt?
What is computer? Why it is also called as data processor? Write full forms of : CAD, BCD, SIMM, MICR.
How you can explain Hardware and Software by example?
What is ‘MODEM’?
What is the meaning of Random and sequencial access?
If there are 3 platters of hard disk, how many read/write heads will be
required in movable arm?
Q2) Attempt any FOUR: [16]
a) b) c) d) e) f)
Explain working of MOUSE.
Write in short ‘History of Computers’.
What are Add on cards? What is their use? Explain the concept ‘iRAM’.
Distinguish between Online/Offline UPS.
What is the relation between MAR & MBR/ IP & PC with different type
of buses? Explain it in brief.
P.T.O.
Q3) Attempt any FOUR: [16]
a) b) c) d) e) f)
Explain ‘sound handling’ in computer. Write a short note on ‘Plotter’.
What are memory modules?
Give information on sockets and slots of microprocessor. Distinguish between Primary and Secondary memory. What is device controller? Give examples.
Q4) Attempt any TWO: [16]
a) Explain functional block diagram of computer in detail. Write a note on
Front and rare panel, connectors, switches and indicators.
b) What is Scanner? Give detailed types.
c) i) Discuss working of compact disc.
ii) Write short note on ‘Touch Screen Panel’.
Q5) Attempt any TWO: [16]
a) Write a note on ‘Printers’ with detailing LASER printer’s block diagram
and working.
b) Explain control unit of computer with details of its types.
c) i) How microprocessor works as CPU?
ii) Explain capacitive type of keyswitches. Where they are used?
| Earning: Approval pending. |
