Computer and Peripheral Devices 2018 – BSc Computer Science Part 1

Paper Code: 13508
1508
B.Sc. (Computer Science) (Part 1)
Examination, 2018
Paper No. 3.2
COMPUTER AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES

Time: Three Hours] [Maximum Marks: 33

Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each Section.

Section-A

1. (a) What do you mean by Computer ? Draw and explain computer with a neat block diagram. 4

    (b) Explain various components of CPU in detail.3

2. What do you mean by Peripheral Devices ? Explain various input-output devices used in computer system.7

Section-B7 each

3. Differentiate between :

    (i) RAM and ROM.

    (ii) Primary memory and Secondary memory

    (iii) Main memory and cache memory

4. Draw and explain memory hierarchy with a neat diagram.

Section-C7 each

5. What is Operating System ? Explain its various characteristics. Also enumerate and explain various types of operating systems.

6. (a) What is Formatting ? How it differs from data deletion from a disk?

    (b) Write and explain any three DOS commands.

Section-D7 each

7. (a) What is Parallelism ? How can one achieve it ? Explain.

    (b) Discuss various issues in processor design.

8. (a) Explain multi-processor design organization with neat diagram.

    (b) What are symmetric processor ? Explain with appropriate example.

Section-E5 each

9. Write short notes on any two of the following :

    (i) SCSI Hard disks

    (ii) Ports

    (iii) Intel 810 processor

    (iv) USB

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Thank You!