Computer and Peripheral Devices 2022 – BSc Computer Science Part 1

Note: Attempt five questions in all, selecting one question from each Section. Question No. 9 is compulsory.

Section-A(Marks: 5)

1. What are the characteristics of a Computer? How to solve a problem using Computer? Explain with an example.

2. What are the functions of CPU? Describe its sub-components.

Section-B7 each

3. (a) What is memory hierarchy? Describe it with the help of a diagram.

(b) Why cache memory is used in a computer.

4. (a) Differentiate between Auxiliary and Associative memory.

(b) What are the functions performed by ROM BIOS.

Section-C7 each

5. What are the necessary files required in DOS to boot a computer?

6. Distinguish between Multi-programming and Multi-tasking:

Section-D7 each

7. What are design issues of a super scalar processor?

8. (a) What do you mean by Instruction level parallelism?

(b) Describe Multiprocessor organization with its architectural diagram.

Section-E7 each

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

(i) Intel 845 Motherboard

(ii) Slots available on a motherboard

(iii) USB.

(iv) Various types of Ports

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