Guru Jambheshwar University 2006 M.C.A computer programming and problem solving - Question Paper

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Subject Code4265

M.C.A. (First Year) EXAMINATION

(5 Years Integrated Course)

MCA-102

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING USING C

Time : 3 Hours    Maximum Marks ; 100

Note : Attempt any Five questions. Al) questions carry equal marks.

1.    Differentiate between an algorithm and a flow chart ? Draw a flow chart to find the average of N numbers.

2.    Explain the various characteristics of a good program. Also explain all the steps for tl preparation and running of a complete C program with the help of exampes.

3.    What do you mean by Data Types ? Why are data types needed in C language ? Explain the various types of data available in (' with examples.

4.    Differentiate between for.........loop, do......while

and while........loop. Can break statement be

used without any other loop ? Explain the importance of continue statement with the help of suitable examples.

5.    What is an Array ? Which operations can you perform on arrays ? Write a program in C merge two sorted arrays.

6.    (a) Distinguish between call by value and call

by reference.

(b) What are pre-proccssors ? Discuss the advantages of using pre-processors.

7.    What do you mean by string procesing ? Write a program in C which reads a text and prints number of characters in a given text.

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8. Write short notes on the following :

(a)    Structure, and Uflion

(b)    I/O operations in C files

(c)    Recursion

(d)    Prcccdence of Operators.

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