Veer Narmad South Gujarat University 2010 B.C.A Computer Application Introduction to computer - Question Paper
This is the paper of IC of BCA one sem
First Year B. C. A. (Sem. I) Examination April/May - 2010 Introduction to Computers - 103
[Total Marks : 70
Time : 3 Hours]
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Name of the Examination :
F.Y. B.C.A. (SEM. 1)
Name of the Subject:
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS - 103
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(2) Draw figures wherever necessary.
(3) Q. 1 is compulsory.
(4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q-l. Answer the following in brief. (10
1. What is VLSI?
2. What is UNIVAC ?
3. What is ASCII?
4. Differentiate between digital and analog computer.
5. WhatisEEPROM?
6. What is microprocessor?
7 What do you mean by system software? Give examples.
8. Give difference between CISC processor and RISC processor.
9. What is Flash memory?
10. Differentiate between SRAM and DRAM.
Q-2. (a) Explain Block Diagram of a computer in detail. (7)
(b) Explain the architecture of Floppy Disk. (6)
(c) What do you mean by portable computer? (2)
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Q-2. (a) Explain different characteristics of computer in detail. (7)
(b) Explain optical Scanner in detail. (6)
(c) What do you mean by 64-bit computer? (2)
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(a) What is ROM ? Explain different types of ROM. |
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(b) Explain different Addressing modes |
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(c) Explain any one non-impact printer. OR |
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(a) Explain laser printer in detail. |
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(b) Explain the architecture of CRT monitor. |
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(c) Explain plotter in detail. |
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(a) Explain different types of phases of machine cycle. |
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(b) Explain the concept of virtual memory and how it works. |
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(c) State benefits of storage devices. OR |
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(a) Explain different character codes in detail. |
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(b) What is seek time, latency and transfer rate? |
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(c) Explain types of ports in detail. |
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Q-5. |
Attempt any 5 of the following. |
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11110011-101111 |
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o I- o o |
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(ABC)i2 - (12B)i2 |
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(45AD.EF)i2 + (12BC.45)i2 |
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5. |
Convert (11010011)2 to hexadecimal |
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6. |
Convert (ABC56)i2 to Octal |
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7. |
Subtract 10101 from 10111 using 2s complement. |
RE-1803] 2 [ 1200 ]
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