MVN CAL101 Fundamental of Computer & Prog Using C BCA Previous Year Question Paper

Name of the College : MVN University
Subject Code/Name : CAL-101-Fundamental of Computer & Prog. Using C
Year : Jan.2014
Degree : BCA
Sem : I
Website : mvn.edu.in
Document Type : Previous Year Question Paper

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MVN Computer & Prog. Using C Previous Question Paper

Time Allowed: 03 hours.
Maximum Marks: 100

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January 2014

Note: Question No. 1 is Compulsory and attempts any two questions from each section. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write a short note on the following: [5 x 4 = 20]
a) Different types of computers
b) High level and low level languages
c) Variable vs. Constant
d) While vs. Do-While loop

SECTION-A :
2. Define computer. Draw a block diagram of a computer system. Explain the various components of computer system. [20]
3. a). Discuss the various symbols used in flow chart. Draw a flow chart to find the whether the number entered is prime or not. [10]
b) Explain the following terms: [10]
(i) Assembler
(ii) Compiler
(iii) Interpreter
(iv) Linker
4. a). Explain the different generations of computer in details. [10]
b). Define operating system. What are the various features of operating system? Discuss the various roles performed by operating system. [10]

SECTION-B :
5. a). Define array and structure. How both are different from each other? Write statements for declaration of both in C. [10]
(b)What are the different conditional statements in C? Write the syntax for each of these statements. [10]
6. a) Explain in details the different types of operators used in C with their precedence. [10]
b) Write a program in C to check whether the given number is palindrome or not. [10]
7. a). Define recursion. Write a program in C to find factorial of a given number using recursion. [10
b). Discuss the various decision control statements used in C in details [10]

January 2013

Computer Fundamentals & Programming in C
Subject Code: CAL-101
Time Allowed: 03 hours.
Maximum Marks: 100
Note :
** Before answering the question paper the candidate should ensure that they have been supplied the correct question paper.
** Complaints in this regard, if any, shall not be entertained after the examination.
** Attempt any five questions and all questions carry equal marks.

Section – A
1 (a) Define a computer system. What are the basic characteristics of a digital computer? (5)
(b) Draw the block diagram of functional components of a computer system and give brief discussion on each component. (10)
(c) Differentiate between primary memory and secondary memory (5)

2 (a) Define: bit, byte, and nibble, compiler, and interpreter (5)
(b) Convert the following decimal numbers into their equivalent binary numbers
(i) 75 (ii) 56.5 (iii) -76 (iv) 222 (4*2.5)
(c) Draw the flow chart that determines largest among three given numbers. (5)

3 (a) what is an operation system? Explain the concept of time sharing of the processor. (5)
(b) What are the various generations of computers? Give a brief discussion on each generation (10)

Section – B :
4 (a) Define the terms: token, keyword, identifier, variable, and constant (5)
(b) Write program that finds the smallest in a given list of N numbers. (10)
(c) What are the characteristics of C which makes it suitable for system programming (5)

5 (a) Explain the difference between logical and relational operators with the help of a suitable example? (6)
(b) What is a conditional operator? Explain with the help of an example. (6)
(c) Write program in C that converts a given Celsius temperature into its equivalent temperature into Fahrenheit using the following formula F = 9/5 Celsius + 32 (8)

6 (a) What do you mean by switch statement? Explain with the example? (5)
(b) Write a given program in C that checks whether a given number is palindrome or not? (10)
(c) Write a program that prints the following pattern on the screen (5)
1
1 2
1 2 3
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4 5