Institute of Information Technology and Management, New Delhi
Programme:BCA Semester: I Paper Code:107 Academic Year: 2019-20
QUESTION BANK FOR UNIT-1
Q1. Define what is Computer. Describe different characteristics of computer system.
Q2. Draw a block diagram of computer system to illustrate the basic organization of a
computer system and explain the functions of its various units in detail.
Q3. Compare and contrast the features of all the 5 Generations of computers in a
table or chart format.
Q4. What are peripheral devices? Explain ant three input and output peripheral
devices with their detailed features.
Q5. Discuss the evolution of computers with the technologies used from first to fifth
generation.
Q6.Define Memory. Explain different types of memory used in computers.
Q7.Explain ROM, PROM,EPROM and UVEPROM.
Q8.Classifiy the computers according to size.
Q9. Write short notes on the following:
(i) Workstations
(ii) Cache memory
Q10. Differnce the following
(i) Static RAM and Dynamic RAM
(ii) Distributed Computers and Parallel Computing systems
(iii) Magnetic tape and Magnetic disk
(iv) Impact and Non Impact Printer.