Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) 2010-1st Sem B.Sc Information Technology Computer Systems and Peripherals -- Question Paper
I Semester B.Sc. (I.T.) Examination, June/July 2010 COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND PERIPHERALS
Max. Marks : 75
Time : 3 Hours
PART - A
Answer all the questions :
(10x2+5x1=25)
1. Define printer.
2. What is processor.
3. Define multimedia.
4. Differentiate between compiler and interpreter.
5. What is system bus ?
6. What is system software ? Write any two functions of system software.
7. What is BIOS ?
8. Why Cache memory cannot access by the user ?
9. What is network ? Write any two features of network.
10. What is multimedia ?
11. Explain the following :
a) Static RAM
b) Word length
c) Sectors
d) ELSA bus
e) Bootstrap loader.
1. Explain the characteristics of an computer.
2. What is memory ? Explain the different types of memory in detail.
3. Write a neat diagram and explain the working principles of hard disk, compare hard disk and floppy disk.
4. Explain the classification of computers based on working principles.
5. Briefly explain Dot-Matrix printer with neat diagram and write down its characteristics.
6. Briefly explain different LAN topologies.
7. Explain compiler, interpreter and loader in detail.
8. What is UPS ? Why it is required ? What is its application ?
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