Punjabi University 2008 M.C.A COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS - Question Paper

Post Graduate Diploma Computer Application M.C.A./P.G.D.C.A. exam

M.C.A./P.G.D.C.A. exam DECEMBER, 2008.
First Semester

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Time: three hours
Maximum marks: 75

PART-A (5 x five = 25 marks)

ans any 5 ques..

1. Compare 1's and 2's complements.

2. discuss the method of converting numbers in
(a) Decimal form to binary form
(b) Octal form to decimal form.

3. Draw structure of control unit.

4. describe firmware? How is it various from software?

5. discuss the following:
(a) SISD
(b) SIMD.

6. What is a register? explain.

7. explain Parallel Algorithms.

PART B - (5 x 10 = 50 marks)

ans any 5 ques..

8. discuss the different kinds of random access memones.

9. Write short notes on :
(a) J-K flip flop
(b) R-S flip flop.

10. discuss assembly language program development tools.

11. With diagram discuss CPU components in detail.

12. define different kinds of instructions.

13. discuss any 2 CPU registers in detail.

14. explain the Risc pipe lining.

Earning:   Approval pending.