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Paper Code: BCA-107
Time: 3 Hours Subject: Introduction to Computers & IT
Note: Attempt Maximum Marks: 75
any five questions including Q.no.1 uwhich is compulsory.
Select one question from each unit.
Q1 Write short notes of the
(a) What is the following: (Any Five) (5x5-25)
ifference between magnetic tape drives and
drives? magnetic disk
(b) Draw the block diagram of
their functing in computer with various components and discuss
detail
(c) Describe the various network
(d) What is an instruction set? topologies
with examples.
Explain the various types of addressing modes.
(e) Discuss the various data transmission modes.
(1) Explain ROM, PROM, EPROM and
UVEPROM.
UNIT-I
Q2 a) Discuss the evolution of
fifth generation. computers with the technologies used from first to
(b) What are the various classification of (6.5)
computers. Explain with examples (6)
OR
Q3 (a Define memory. Explain different of memory used in
(b) Differentiate between static and types computers (6.5)
dynamic RAM. (6)
UNIT-JI
Q4 (a) What are functionalities of
(b) "An Algorithm is a step byoperating system? Explain in detail. (6.5)
step procedure to solve a problem". Write
algorithm for decimal to binary conversion. an

OR (6)
Q5 (a) What is a computer software. Discuss
the role of
interpreter and linker. assemblers, compilers,
(b) What is the difference between low level (6)
Explain with examples languages and high level
languages?
UNIT-III (6.5)
Q6 Evaluate the following:
(a) Convert 39C8 from base 16 to base 2. (12.5)
(b) Convert 11101100 from gray to
(c) Convert 23 from base 10 to basebinary
8.
(d) Multiply 101101 by 110.
(e) Divide 11010 by 101.
OR
Q7 fa) Differentiate between l's
Given A-123 and B-55. complement and 2's complement in binary system.
(b) Write short notes on grey and ASCII
codes. (6.5)
UNIT-IV (6)
Q8 (al Discuss the various
types of networks with
between intranet and extranet. examples? What is the difference
(b) Discuss client server architecture in
detail (6.5)
Q9 OR (6)
Write Short notes on (any three):
(a World wide web
(b) FTP (12.5)
(c) Telnet
(d) HTTP
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Paper Code: BCA-107
Subject: Introductlon to
Computer and
TNme: 3 Hours Information Technology
Note: Attempt Maximum Marks: 75
any flve questions including Q no.1 which is
Select one question from each unlt. compulsory.
Q1 Answer the
following questions:
a List out and
explain some of the (2.5x10-25)
used classify computers.
to parameters that were
traditionally
by What is an instruction set?
e) What is difference between data and
d List out and information?
explain some of the
important characteristics
computer. of a
e What is meant
by
What inputgarbage-in-garbage-out?
is an
interface? How does it differ
interface? from an output
g)What is the value of the base for
octal number system? decimal, hexadecimal, binary and
a Define the term 'byte'. What is
byte? the difference between a bit and a
Differentiate
GY What is
between static and
dynamic RAMs.
storage?
a
secondary storage? How does it differ
from a
primary
UNIT-I
2 Explain the following:
Ja World Wide Web
d Protocols (bOptical disk
Modem (cflowchart(2.5x5 12.5)
Q3 Describe the following:-
(a) Network Topologies
(d) Data transmission mode (b) Ethernet (c) Web(2.5x5-12.5)
server
(e) The OSI model
UNIT-II
Convert the following:-
(a Convert 23
from base 10 to base
Convert 101010101 from base 8.
6 2 to base 16.
(2.5x5-12.5)
e Convert 234 from base 8 to
(dYConvert E16 from base 16 tobase
base
10.
ef Perform binary addition of 10.
+ (+12) (+15)
Q5 Differentiate between the
(a) 1's
complement following:-
and 2's
(b) Positional and complement of binary
(c) Octal number non-positional number system system (3)
system and hexadecimal
(d) ASCII coding scheme and EBCDIC number system (3)
coding scheme (3)
(3.5)
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Q6 Answer the following:
(a) Define and distinguish between
software. Explain thedifferences among
application
software and system
interpreters. assemblers, compilers and
(b) Classify the
operating system into different types based on (6)
processing capability.
and describe in
List the main
function of the
their
details. operating systemn
(6.5)
Differentiate between the following:
Jet Pseudo code and Flowchart (2.5x5-12.5)
Selection and Iteration
et Procedure-oriented and
Jdy Low-level and High-levelObject-oriented languages
fe language
Multiprocessing and multitasking
UNIT-IV
Q8 Write short notes the
(a) Component of
on
following:
computer
(b) Fifth generation
(2.5x5-12.5)
(c) Storage unit computer
(d) Applications of
computer
e) Central Processing Unit

Differentiate between (any two)-

Sequential access device and Direct access device (6.25x212.5)
b Primary memory and
Wayoptical disk and Hard Secondary
disk memory
d) OCR and OMR
KOImpact printer and impact less printer

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FIRST SEMESTER BCA] SEPTEMBER-2014
Paper Code: BCA1077 Subject: Introduction to Computers & 17T
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks :75
Note: Attempt any five questions including Q.no. 1 which is compulsory.
Select one question from each Unit.
Q1 Attempt the following (2.5x10-25)
(a) Distributed Comnputing
(b) RAM
(c) EBCDIC Codes
(d) Decision Transmission Modes
(e) Data Transmission Modes
() Telnet
(g Pseudo code
(h) CPU
(i) Client Server Architecture
) www

UNIT-I
Q2 List the key hardware and software technologies used in building
computer of each of the five generations. (12.5)
Q3 (a) Draw and explain the block diagram of computer. (5)
(b) Explain the Classification of Computer. Also provide example for each
classification of Computer. (7.5)
UNIT-II
Q4 Write the algorithm and draw a flowchart for finding the sum of first 100
integers. (12.5)
Q5 (a) What are High Level Languages? List the various types of Translators
required for conversion of these high level language. (5)
(6) What do we understand by the term Operating System? Explain the
various functions of an Operating System. (7.5)
UNIT-II
(a) Write short note on Gray Code.
(5)
(b) Perform the following:-
ololo (7.5)
i) Add 1011, 11000 and 111
i) Find 2's compliment of 100111100 ol oou1o o
(ii)Binary Subtraction on 1100, 1010

Q7 (a) Write short notes on ASCII and BCD Codes.

(b) Perform the following:-
(5)
(7.5)
(i) (1100011)2=(P)8 i) (45C)16=(P}2 (ii) (11000011111)2=(?)16.
UNIT-V
Q8 (a) Explain briely the various Services of Internet.
(b) Draw and explain the various Network Topologies that exist in(5)a
Communication Network.
(7.5)
Q9 (a) Discussthe basic elements of a Communication
System. (5)
(b) Draw and explain the various layers of an OSI Model.
(7.5)
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Paper Code: BCA107
Suhject: Introductlon to Computers & IT
(Batch: 2011 onwards)
Tlme: 3 Hours
Note:
Attempt flve questions including Q.no.1 Maximum Marks :75
which is compulsory. Select one question
from each unit

Q1 a
What is cache memory?
(b) What is a micro program?
fc) What factors determine the storage capacity of disks?
Aa) Why was BCD code extended to EBCDIC?
e Differentiate between positional and non-positional number systems.
( What do you understand
by the term "Collating Sequence"?
8 Distinguish between throughput and turnaround time.
AWhat is the main advantage of hypertext?
W h a t is an IP address? Why do we need it?
G What is an Internet? Explain.
(2.5x10-25)
UNIT-I
Draw a block diagram to illustrate the basic
organisation of
and explain the functions of the various units.
a computer system
(12.5)
OR
Q3 (a) Explain how are data read from and recorded on.. (8)
(4) An optical disk, and (i) a CDROM
(b) What is the drawback of an optical disk storage? (4.5)
UNIT-II
Q4 (a) Why is it advisable to plan the logic of a program before writing it?
(4)
(b) Write a pseudocode for finding the largest of the given 4 (four) integers.
(4)
(c) Draw a flowcart for the problem above in part(b). (4.5)
OR
Q5 ka Distinguish between an assembler, interpreter and a compiler. (3)
by What is a multiprocessing operating system?
(g Explain the Time Sharing Operating System. What are its advantages? (3)
(6.5)

UNIT-III
e 6

aWhat is meant by the base of a number system? Explain its role in

positional number sytems.
(3)
(b Find the binary, octal and hexadecimal equivalents of the following decimal
numbers.....
(i) 94.7610 ii) 234.33410
(6)
Explain using an example, the additive approach ofsubstraction.
OR
(3.5)
Q7 (a) Explain briefly how multiplication and division operations are performed
using additive approach.
(6)
(G) Multiply 110111 by 111 (üDivide 110001 by 101
(b) What is the advantage of using the complimentary system, to perform
substraction in digital computers?
(i) Subtract 3231o from 13610 using the 2's compliment form. (6.5)

UNTT-IV
Q8 á What is a Computer Network? Explain.
b Discuss the various Network topologies alongwith their advantages (2.5)
and
disadvantages. (10)
OR
Q9 (a) What is a MODEM? Explain.
(3)
(b) Explain the different types of transmission media.
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Paper Code: BCA-107 DECEMBER 2013-
Subject: Fundamentals ofJANUARY 2014
Information technology
Time: 3 Hours (Batch 2009 to 2010)
Note: Attempt one question from Maximum Marks :75
each unit
including Q.No. 1 which is
compulsory. Atampt a l qmndin.
1(a) What are the main components
of CPU? List the main function of these conmponents and
explain it.
(b) Differentiate between the (5)
following:- (4x5-20)
1) Primáry and Secondary
memory
i) Multitasking and
Multiprocessing.
(11) Sequential access and random access devices
(iii)Digital and Analog transmission
(iv)Low level and High level language

UNIT-I
Q2. (a) Explain the different types of transmission modes.
(5)
(b) Explain briefly the different network topologies.
(7.5)
OR
Q3. (a) What do you mean by OSI and IS0? Explain the OSI reference model. (7.5)
(b) Write short notes on:-
5)
) FTP (ii) WWW browser

UNIT-IIL
Q4. (a) What are different functions of an operating system? Explain it. (6.5)
(b) What are the characteristics of computer?
(6)
OR
Q5. (a) What are the major components of a DBMS? Describe the roles of each of these

component.
(8)
(b) Differentiate between the sorting and merging of files.
(4.5)

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Q6. (a) What is the database model? Name all of the

UNIT- II
commonly used database models.
Describe any two.
(8.5)
(b) Explain any three input and
output devices. (4)
OR
Q7. (a) Explain the different
generations of computers and their basic characteristics?
(8.5)
(b) What are the basic
operations performed by any computer system. Explain. (4)

UNIT-IV
Q8. Write short notes on:
) Types of ROM
(i) Registers (4+4+4.5)
(iii) Pointing and draw devices
OR
Q9. What are the various basic
symbols used in flowcharting? Draw their
representation. Discuss the advantages and limitations of
pictorial
flowcharting. (12.5)

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Paper Code: BCA107 Subject: Fundamentals of Information Technology
Paper ID: 20107
Tlme: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 75
Note: Attempt five questions tncluding Q.1 whtch ts compulsory. Select one question
fromeach untt.
Q1 (a) What is paraliel computer? What is its application?
(b) Distinguish between compiler and interpreter.
c) Define database. Discuss different types of databases.
(d) Explain IP Addressing.
fe) Discuss different types of random access memories.
( How is Intranet different from Internet?
(g) Differentiate between Digital and Analog Transmission.
h) What are the different modes of data transmission?
Ai) Explain Flynn's classification of computers.
G) Write notes on serial and parallel access devices. (10x2.5-25)

UNIT-I
02 Describe Von-Neuman Architecture of computer. Explain function of
various units of a computer. (12.5)

03 (a) Classify computers according to principle and speed. .(6.5)

b ) Discuss any two input and output devices. (6)

UNIT-II
Q4Exptain generation.of.computers with their characteristics.
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Q5 (a) Drawa flowchart for finding the average of N' numbers. (7)
(b) Write a pseudocode for displaying the largest of three inputted
numbers. (5.5)
UNIT-III
Q6 a) Explain three-schema architecture for database. (7.5)

b) Discuss logical and physical data independence. (5)

What is an Operating System? Why is it required? What are it's
Q7 functions? What is difference between a program and a process? (12.5)

UNIT-IV
Q8 Explain Open System Interconnection (OSI) Model. (12.5)
Discuss Local Area, Wide Area and Metropolitan Area Networks. (12.5)
Q9

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