Veer Narmad South Gujarat University 2011-1st Year B.C.A Computer Application SB-1403 Introduction to computers ( Sem - 1 ) - Question Paper
SB-1403
First Year B. C. A. (Sem. I) Examination March / April - 2011 Introduction to Computers
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F. Y. B. C. A. (Sem. 1)
Name of the Subject:
Introduction to Computers
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1 Answer the following in brief : 12
(1) Differentiate between palmtop and laptop.
(2) What is databus, address bus ?
(3) What is ASCII ?
(4) Define term volatile and non volatile.
(5) List different type of printer based on features its offers.
(6) Explain the concept of post.
(7) What is direct addressing mode ?
(8) Define term BUS and PORT.
(9) What is the unit for data transfer rate ?
(10) What is BIOS ?
(11) List different categories of monitors.
(12) What is PDA ?
2 Attempt any two : 10
(a) Give the difference of following :
(1) Sequential access device vs. direct access device.
(2) Cache memory Vs. Virtual memory
(b) Explain the features of Hard disk in detail.
(c) State benefits of storage devices.
Answer the following questions : 21
(a) Give the detailed classification of computers. Explain any one in detail.
(b) What is RAM ? Explain different types of RAM.
(c) Write a note on microprocessor.
(a) Explain Hardware and Software with diagram showing various categories of Hardware and Software.
(b) Write a note on block diagram of computer and explain its functional units.
(c) Explain addressing modes in detail.
Answer the following questions : 12
(a) Write a note on DVD-ROM.
(b) Explain OCR and OMR in detail.
(a) Write a short note on inkjet printers.
(b) Explain flat panel monitors in detail.
Attempt any five : 15
(1) (123.23)10 = (?)2
(2) (BCA)16 = (?)2
(3) (A23F6.45)16 = (?)8
(4) Addition : (100111)2 + (10011)2
(5) Subtraction : (ABCD)16 - (56CF)16
(6) (2573)8 = (?)16.
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