FINALTERM EXAMINATION

CS101- Introduction to Computing

Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The memory size of the Altair 8800 was

► 128 bytes
► 128 Kilo bytes
► 256 Kilo bytes
► 256 bytes

Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

A named collection of properties (data, state) and methods (instruction, behavior) is

called ____________.
► Array
► Function
► Variable
► Object

Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

JavaScript Variables are ____________.

► Dynamically Typed
► Statically Typed
► Strong Typed
► None of the given options

Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Serial arrangement in which things follow logical order or a recurrent pattern, such as
statements executing one by one, is called __________.
► Loop
► Sequence
► Condition
► Array

Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Rule of thumb learned through trial and error is called ___________.

► Design
► Heuristic
► Plan
► Aim
Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

According to heuristic, if you can’t explain it in ____________ minutes, either you don’t
understand it or it does not work.
► 10
►2
►5
►4

Question No: 7 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

To store rounded number of 8.6 in a variable called "r_number", we write

_____________.
► r_numbers=Maths.rounds(8.6)
► r_number=Math.rounds(8.6)
► r_number=Math.round(8.6)
► r_number=Maths.round(8.6)

Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Using only HTML we can create

► Dynamic web pages

► Static web pages

► Both Static and Dynamic pages

► None of these

Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

__________ function returns the largest integer that is less than or equal to x.
► round(x)
► floor
► ceil
► abs(x)

Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Due to working at home, contact with the colleagues is __________, which may result in
__________ quality of work
► Reduced, Poorer
► Reduced, Better
► Increased, Poorer
 ► Increased, Better

Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The distance among families is ___________ because of spending more time on internet.
► Increased
► Expanded
► Contracted
► Decreased

Question No: 12 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

When web server is busy it gives the following message to the user :
► Time out
► Waiting
► Server busy
► None of the given options

Question No: 13 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

____________ is designed for detecting viruses and inoculating.

► Antivirus
► Utility
► Trojan
► None of the given choices

Question No: 14 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The ____________ is becoming the preferred organizational structure for more and more
organizations with the passage of time.
► Tree structured organizational model
► Network paradigm
► Hierarchical structure
► None of the given options

Question No: 15 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Planning and tracking of the project is the responsibility of the___________.

► Project Manager
► Architect
► Developer
► Chief Executive Officer

Question No: 16 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The responsibilities of the Team Lead includes_____________.

 ► Planning and tracking of the project
► Detailed design
► Professional development of team members
► All of the given options

Question No: 17 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

_____________ team is responsible for a project after the specification’s stage till the
very end.
► Executive
► Architect
► Development
► HR

Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

There are _________ types of errors.

►2
►3
►4
►5

Question No: 19 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

________ are the computers that perform at or near the currently highest operational rate
for computers.
► Minicomputers
► Microcomputers
► Supercomputers
► Personal Computers

Question No: 20 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which one of these is NOT an example of storage devices?

► Tape
► RAM
► Floppy
► DVD

Question No: 21 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Forms can be submitted by using __________ different methods

►2
►3
►4
►5
Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which is NOT true for JavaScript variable name ?

► Student
► Roll_no_1111
► For
► _schedule

Question No: 23 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

One can browse documents residing on a remote computer using ________ protocol.
► HTTP
► SMTP
► FTP
► TELNET

Question No: 24 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which one is the example of spreadsheet software ?

► MS Word
► MS PowerPoint
► MS Excel
► MS Access

Question No: 25 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

User can remotely log on to a computer and can have a control over it like a local user
using
► TelNet Protocol
► TelNet Protocol and connected to the user through TCP/IP network
► TelNet protocol and FTP
► TCP/IP and FTP

Question No: 26 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Hardware malfunctions is related to

► Data updates
► Data integrity
► Data security
► Data accessibility

Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

PowerBuilder falls in the category of ______________.

 ► Assembly Languages
► 4-th Generation Languages
► Machine Languages
► High-Level Languages

Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Backbone is also called as ________.

► vBNS
► BNS
► vHBNS
► HBNS

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Global variables can make the logic of a web page.

► Difficult to understand
► Easier to understand and maintain
► Difficult to reuse and maintain
► Difficult to understand, reuse and maintain

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

In JavaScript: In order to display the text on browser Grade A, which of following

statement is True.

► documentwrite( "Grade A")

► document.write( "Grade A");
► document.write( "Grade” && A");
► document.write( "Grade” && “A");

Question No: 31 ( Marks: 1 )

What is bandwidth?
Bandwidth is a capacity of communication channel of carrying data.

Question No: 32 ( Marks: 1 )

What is “My Personal Agent”?

A computer programe that work automatically and have voice interface

Question No: 33 ( Marks: 2 )

For what purposes FTP is used in networks ?

To download or upload files / data to a remote computer

Question No: 34 ( Marks: 2 )

How can you define a readable program?

A program that is easy to read & understand also easy to maintain and enhance.

Question No: 35 ( Marks: 3 )

What is the preferred organizational structure for the organization?

The Network Organization: It is becoming the preferred organizational structure.

Question No: 36 ( Marks: 3 )

How can you define a consistent web design? Why is it needed?

A consistent web design is Easy understandable, not with heavy graphics, easy
navigation. It is needed because most of the website views leave the site because of poor
navigation and not easy to understand, text and design is not clear etc.

Question No: 37 ( Marks: 3 )

Elaborate Vector or Object oriented graphics with atleast one example.

Vector treats everything that is drawn as object, they are resolution in dependent and
relatively small file size. For example swg, svg, wmf.

Question No: 38 ( Marks: 5 )

What are the advantages of multimedia presentations? Write any five.

Multimedia presentation is a great tool for effective communication:

Advantages:

1. Easy to make last minute change

2. More attractive

3. Can include animation, videos etc.

4. Better presentation easy to understandable for participants comparing to manual

presentation.

5. Undo feature

Question No: 39 ( Marks: 5 )

Can a human doctor be replaced by an Expert System? Give reasons to support your
answer.

Expert System is a computer system which simulates the knowledge and expertise of a
human expert. Yes, a human doctor can be replaced by an Expert System. Following are
the reasons to support my answer:
1. A large database of knowledge can be added to and kept up to date, it can store
more knowledge than a person.
2. The Expert System cannot FORGET or get facts wrong.
3. It survives forever. There is no loss of knowledge as there is when a doctor
retires.
4. The Expert System can access specialist knowledge that a doctor may not have.

Question No: 40 ( Marks: 10 )

Explain the following issues of Data Management? (3+4+3)

1. Data entry
2. Data updates
3. Data security

DATA ENTRY:
There is new data entered every day.
New customers are added every day.
Some of the data entry requires the manual entry into computer system
New data entry needs to be entered correctly

DATA UPDATES:
Old titles must be removed regularly
Data changes every time
Prices change
Transportation / shipping cost changes
Customer personal data changes
Schemes changing, new offers
Every new entry needs to be entered correctly

DATA SECURITY:
All data in the system is very critical to its operation, the security of the customer’s
personal data is most important. Most of the hackers are always trying for that type of
information specially Credit Card Numbers.
This problem can be managed by using proper security arrangements and mechanisms
that provides access to only authorized entities. System Security can be improved
through, encryption, firewalls and updated Antivirus Softwares
Question No: 41 ( Marks: 10 )

Write a note on the followings

a. Image Preloading process

b. Animated Gifs

IMAGE PRELOADING PROCESS:

The primary use of image preloading process is to download the image into the cache
before it is actually needed to display.

PROCESS:
1. An example of the image object is shaped using the NEW keyword
2. The src property of this instance is set equal to the filename of the image to be
pre-loaded
3. This step starts the down-loading of the image into the cache without actually
displaying
4. When a pre-loaded image is required to be displayed, the src property of the
displayed image is set to the src property of pre fetched image

ANIMATE GIFS:

We can save 16 gif images of the previous example in a single file in the form of an
animated gif, and then used it in a regular <IMG> tag to display a moving image.
However, JavaScript provide better control over the sequencing and the gap between the
individual images.