Vinayaka Missions University 2008 Post Graduate Diploma Computer Application COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING IN C t (Correspondence) - Question Paper

COURSE CODE - 3050107
PG DIPLOMA exam - SEP 2008
PGDCA
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING IN C
(For Candidate Admitted from calendar 2007 onwards)
Time: three Hours Max. Marks: 75
part – A
ans all the Questions: 15 X one = 15
1. describe bytes.
2. What is BCD
3. What is Gray code?
4. discuss De Morgan’s 1st theorem
5. What is Shift Registers
6. describe D Flip-Flop
7. Write 2 kinds of RAM
8. Which circuit has many inputs but only 1 output?
9. What is Decoders
10. describe variable
11. Write Decision-making statements
12. Write 2 types of functions
13. elaborate the different comparison operators
14. What is a file
15. describe a structure
part – B
ans any 5 Questions: five X six = 30
16. a. discuss in details the decimal and binary number system.
(OR)
b. discuss the operation of an AND gate.
17. a. Mention the various axioms in Boolean algebra.
(OR)
b. discuss the evolution of processors.
18. a. discuss the functioning of main memory
(OR)
b. define the input/output unit in a digital computer.
19. a. explain different application areas of C language
(OR)
b. Write a program to print a table of a number provided by the user at
run time.
20. a. Write a function to learn data from a file.
(OR)
b. What is the difference ranging from unions and structures?
part – C
ans any 2 Questions: two X 15 = 30
21. Write down the truth table for a NOR gate and define its operation.
22. discuss the various steps to be followed in order to solve a fourvariable
K map.
23. elaborate the 2 components of CPU? discuss the function of these
components.
24. discuss different functions used for input output operations.
25. Why do we use a linked list? discuss with an example.

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