PGDCA 2007 - Fundermentals of Computers

Paper I - Fundamentals of computers.
For those who joined in July 1999 and after.

Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 100 Marks

PART A - (20 x 2 = 40 Marks)
Answer All the questions

1. What are Mini Computers?
2. Write a note on: Super Computers.
   
3. Define: Computer Program
4. What is structured programming?
5. Write a note on : EBCDIC
6. Determine the binary equivalent of (36)10
7. Determine the Octal Equivalent of (4.3C)16
8. What are registers?
9. What is the function of input unit?
10. Write a note on: Control Unit
11. What is the function of primary memory?
12. Distinguish between Kilobyte and Megabyte
13. List down common mouse actions
14. What is CRT?
15. What are the advantages of machine language?
16. Define: Application Software
17. What is meant by Simplex Transmission?
18. Define: Guided Transmission Media?
19. Write a note on: Hub
20. Define LAN

PART B - (5x12 = 60 marks)

1. (a) Explain the classification of the computers according to functionality
   
   or
   
   (b) Explain about any four application areas of computers
2. (a) (i) Determine the hexadecimal equivalent of (584666)10
   (ii) Determine the decimal equivalent of (45C.8BE3)16
   
   or
   
   (b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of high level languages and assembly level languages? explain with examples.
   
3. (a) Explain the working of a digital computer system with block diagram.
   
   or
   
   (b) Explain the classification of secondary storage devices
   
4. (a)Explain the different functions of an operating system
   
   or
   
   (b) write short notes on
   (i) Multi-tasking OS
   (ii) Real-time OS.