Centre for Development of Advanced Computing(C-DAC) 2004 M.C.A -101 Introduction to Information Technology - Question Paper

END-TERM exam
FIRST SEMESTER [MCA] - DECEMBER 2004
Paper Code: MCA-101 Subject: Introduction to info Technology
Time: three Hours (Batch – 2004 & 2005)
Maximum Marks: 60

Q. 1. (a) Name any 1 sequential access data storage device and its principle of working. 3
(b) What is the difference ranging from the dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and the static random access memory (SRAM). 2
(c) Distinguish ranging from a compiler and an Interpreter. 3
(d) define the subsequent DOS commands :- 5
(i) DIR
(ii) RMDIR
(iii) CD
(iv) DISKCOPY
(v) DISKCOMP
(e) Distinguish ranging from Coaxial, STP and UTP cable(s). 3
(f) Compare and contrast Multimedia and Hypermedia. 2
(g) What is the transmission speed on CAT1, CAT2, CAT3 and CAT5 cables?2

part -A
Q. 2. (a) define the evolution of the computers on the basis of hardware kind and
processing capacity. 5
(b) define the Institute of Advanced Studies Architecture (Also known as the
Von Newman Architecture) of a computer using a block diagram. 5

Q. 3. (a) explain the working principle of an Impact Printer. 5
(b) Distinguish between:- 5
(i) A multi-tasking and a multi-user system.
(ii) The network model and the relational model for database system.

Q. 4. (a) Design a flow chart for the merging of 2 sorted list of names such that the combined list after merging is also sorted. 5
(b) “All software can be defined as a collection of utility programs, therefore any software development if essentially program design. Thus, any person who can code a utility program of upto 100 lines of code is a good software programmer”. Comment. 5

part - B
Q. 5. (a) Distinguish ranging from LAN, WAN and MAN on the basis of architecture and geographical area coverage. 5
(b) explain the kernel based model of an operating system using the example of any modern OS. 5

Q. 6. (a) define the design principle of A/D and D/A converters and the usage in communication systems. 5
(b) Enumerate and define the various network topologies. 5

Q. 7. Write short notes on any 2 :- 10
(a) Multimedia applications
(b) The Internet and the services available on it
(c) Search Engines
(d) Architecture of a multimedia systems
(e) Distributed Computing

Earning:   Approval pending.