Punjab Technical University 2011-1st Sem B.Tech Fundamentals of Computer Programming and IT, B Tech , ester, Regular , - Question Paper

Time: three Hours
Maximum Marks: 60

Instruction to Candidates:
1) Section- A is Compulsory.
2) Attempt any 5 ques. from Section- B & C
3) choose at lowest 2 ques. from part - B & C

part – A [Marks 2*10=20]

Q1) a) elaborate different functions of operating system?

b) What is difference ranging from ROM, PROM and EPROM?

c) elaborate identifiers?

d) What do you mean by associativity of operators? When is it needed?

e) What is the use of break statement?

f) How are string variables initialized?

g) What is polymorphism?

h) elaborate destructors?

i) Differentiate ranging from pointers and references?

j) What is the utility of mail merge in MS-WORD?

part - B [8 Marks each]

Q2) With the help of block diagram, define in detail different components of a computer system?

Q3) define in detail evolution of Internet and its applications and services.

Q4) describe an algorithm. Write an algorithm to check whether a provided number is even or odd. Draw its flowchart as well.

Q5) define in detail 4 significant features of MS-Word word processing software.

part - C [8 Marks each]

Q6) a) Why do we need default arguments in a function?

b) What is the main advantage of passing arguments by reference?

Q7) a) elaborate objects? How are they created?

b) What is a constructor? Is it mandatory to use constructors in a class?

Q8) elaborate the various forms of inheritance? provide an example for each?

Q9) Write a program in C++ to obtain the sum of the series 1+2+3+4…...n terms?

Earning:   Approval pending.