Computer Fundamentals 2014 – BSc Computer Science Part 1

Paper code: 13504
1504
B.sc. (Computer Science) (Part 1)
Examination, 2014
Paper No. 2.1
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Time: Three Hours] [Maximum Marks: 33

Note: Attempt five questions in all section. Attempt any one question from each Section.

Section-A

1. (a) What is Computer Organization? Explain all the components of Computer System.

(b) With examples illustrate the conversion of Decimal to Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal numbers.

2. (a) What is an algorithm? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of algorithm.

(b) What are the advantages of Grey Codes? Discuss their areas of application.

Section-B

3. (a) Explain static dynamic RAMs. Discuss their merits, demerits and area of applications.

(b) What is memory controller? For what type of semiconductor memory is it used? What are its functions?

4. (a) Discuss the construction and working of hard disks. What do you understand by head crash?

(b) What is optical disk? What are the difference types of optical disks? Discuss their areas of applications.

Section-C

5. (a) Discuss the various types of addressing mode which are usually provide in a microprocessor. Give suitable examples.

(b) What are RISC and CISC machines? Discuss their main features.

6. (a) Describe various registers which are usually provide in a microprocessor.

(b) Explain the following:

1. Stack organization
2. Instruction formats

Section-D

7. (a) Explain the function of operating system.

(b) Differentiate multiprogramming with multiprocessing operating system.

8. Explain the following:

1. Swapping
2. Response time
3. File manager, loader and linker
4. Time sharing operating system
5. Generation of computer system

Section-E

9. (a) What is Booting? Explain utility programmes.

(b) Discuss the role of satellite in communication.

10. Explain any two the following:

• 1. e-Commerce
  2. e-Banking
  3. e-Learning
  4. e-Payment

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