Computer Fundamentals 2023 – BSc Computer Science Part 1

Paper code: 13504
1504
B.Sc. (Computer Science) (Part 1)
Examination, 2023
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. All questions carry equal marks. Section A is compulsory.

Section-A Marks : 5

1. (a) What is algorithm? Explain advantages and disadvantages of algorithm.

    (b)Explain different types of number systems with example.

2. (a) Explain ASCII-7 and ASCII-8 with example.

    (b) Convert the following :

            (i) (101011.101011)₂ into Hexadecimal

            (ii) (25.625)₁₀ into Binary

            (iii) (ABC)₁₆ into octal

            (iv) (1011.1011)₂ into Decimal

Section-BMarks : 7

3. (a) Explain different types of ROM and RAM.

    (b) Explain with proper diagram the function of HDD.

4. (a) Differentiate Primary Memory with Secondary Memory.

    (b) Explain semiconductor memory and magnetic memory with example.

Section-CMarks : 7

5. (a) What are registers ? Explain various major registers.

    (b) Explain the functionality of CPU.

6. (a) Explain the following :

            (i) Stack organization

            (ii) Instruction formats

    (b) Explain types of Addressing Modes.

Section-DMarks :  7

7. (a) Explain multi-programming with proper diagram.

    (b) Explain the function of operating system.

8. (a) Explain Time sharing and Real Time operating system.

    (b) Explain the generation of computer.

Section-EMarks : 7

9. (a) Explain the use of computer in Education and training.

    (b) Explain the use of computer in Defense and in Research area.

10. Explain any two of the following :

      (a) BCD and EBCDIC

      (b) CDROM & Floppy disk

      (c) Reverse Polish Notation

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