Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Vishwavidyalaya 2007-1st Sem B.B.A [CAM] - Question Paper
END TERM exam
First Semester- BBA[CAM] December -2007
Subject- Introduction to Computers
Max. Marks- 75
Time- three hrs.
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First Semester [BBA(CAtf)l December 2007
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Paper Code: B8A(CAM)109 Subject: Introduction to Computers Paper ID: 19109 | ||||||
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9y (/Discuss the basic organization of a computer system and explain the functions of
Q2 (a) A fast processor alone is not sufficient for good performance of a computer
system. Discuss. (7)
(b) In initial generations, hardware cost was more than the software cost and now it
(c) What is meant by the clock speed of a computer system? (3)
Q3 /fa) Explain the characteristics of fourth generation languages. (5) y t (Perform the following conversions:-
Convert decimal 198 to binary, hexadecimal and octal (1.5x3=4.5)
(i) 11110+11111
(ii) 10000-1011
Q4 (a) What are mass storage devices? How are they useful in storing large amount of data?
(b) What is a ROM? Why is it so called? Give few typical uses of ROM. (6)
(c) Discuss the disadvantages of opticai disks. (3) Q5 (a) What do you mean by optical scanning devices? Explain any two such devices. (6)
(b) Define multiprogramming. Explain how multiprogramming ensures effective utilization of main memory and CPU? ()
(c) What is a directory? What does a directory typically contain? (3)
(a) Describe various types of operating system. (10)
(b) Explain the start-up sequence of a computer system. (5) Q7 /(a) What do you mean by networks? Explain various types of networks. (7)
(c) Why is modulation used in signal transmission? (3)
Explain the term "bandwidth". (3)
(b) Describe bus, ring and star tosologies with their relative advantages and disadvantages. ()
(c) What is the difference between formulas and functions? List the steps involved in inserting functions. ()
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