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Reg. No.

First Semester B.C.A.4 Degree Examination, Nov./Dec. 2017

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
(Regular)

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80

Instructions : 1) All the three Sections are compulsory.

2) Answer the questions of a Section together.
3) Draw diagram where necessary.

PART – A

1. Answer any ten of the following : (10×2=20)

a) What is data processing ?
b) State the functions of input unit.
c) Why binary numbers are used in computer system ?
d) Expand the term BCD and MIPS.
e) Define word length.
f) What is microprocessor ?
g) Hardware and software of computer system are like two sides of a coin.
Justify.
h) What are the two modes of editing text in MS word ? Explain briefly.
i) Define operating system.
j) What is the purpose of title bar in windows operating system ?
k) What is multiprogramming ?
l) What is the purpose of ‘tail’ and ‘cat’ command in Linux operating system ?

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PART – B

Answer any four questions of the following : (4×5=20)

2. Explain John Von Neuman’s ‘Stored program’ concept for computer.

3. Draw the block diagram to illustrate the basic organization of computer system
and state the functions of each unit.

4. Explain the code (any one) :

i) ASCII
ii) EBCDIC.

5. Explain the advantages and limitations of magnetic disk.

6. Distinguish between system software and application software. Explain briefly

any two commonly known application software.

7. State the purpose and syntax of following commonds (any five) :

i) ls
ii) cd
iii) mkdir
iv) mv
v) cp
vi) rm.

PART – C

Answer any four full questions : (4×10=40)

8. a) Explain any five characteristics of computer.

b) Explain five basic functions performed by computer system. (5+5)

9. a) i) Convert the given binary (110110)2 to its equivalent decimal, octal and
hexadecimal number.
ii) Convert the given decimal number (425)10 to its equivalent binary and
octal number.
b) Discuss various number system and state their base and symbols (digits)
in them. (5+5)
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10. a) What is primary memory and briefly explain any four types of ROM.
b) Write note on (any one) :
i) Printer
ii) Access time w.r.t. disk. (5+5)

11. a) Discuss formatting of document.

b) Explain the concept (any one ) :
i) Multi programming
ii) Time sharing. (5+5)

12. a) Explain (any one) :

i) Task bar
ii) File and folders.
b) Write note on (any one) :
i) Desktop
ii) Display properties. (5+5)

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Reg. No.

I Semester B.C.A 4 Degree Examination, Nov./Dec. - 2019

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTAL
(Regular and Repeater)
Paper : BCA 4
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 80
Instructions to Candidates:
1. All the three Parts are compulsory
2. Draw diagram where necessary.
PART- A
Answer the following questions: (10×2=20)
1. a) A computer is also referred to as a computer system. Justify.
b) State the function of output unit.
c) What do you understand by the term base of a number system? State the base of octal and
hexadecimal number system.
d) What is non - positional number system?
e) Name the units used to express:
i) Processor speed
ii) Memory capacity
f) Why I/O devices are called peripheral devices?
g) What are the two modes of editing text in Ms Word? Explain briefly.
h) Define the term software. Name the two basic types of software.
i) Define operating system. Give two examples.
j) What is the purpose of title bar in windows operating system?
PART - B
Answer any FOUR questions: (4×5=20)
2. Draw the neat block diagram and explain the basic organization of computer system.
3. What is binary arithmetic? Explain the four rules in respect of.
i) Binary multiplication
ii) Binary division
4. Discuss the evaluation criteria for storage unit of computer.
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5. Distinguish between system software and application software.

6. Write a note on (any one):
i) Desktop
ii) Display properties
PART - C
Answer any FOUR full questions: (4×10=40)
7. a) Why computer is often referred as data processor? Support your explanation with neat diagram.(5)
b) Discuss the characteristics of computer. (5)
8. a) i) Convert the given binary number (11011)2 to its equivalent octal, decimal and hexadecimal
number.
ii) Convert the given decimal number (245)10 to its equivalent binary and octal number.(5)
b) Explain the different number system and state their base and symbols (digits) in them. (5)
9. a) Draw a neat diagram of magnetic disk and explain how data is organized on disk. (5)
b) Draw a neat diagram illustrating the role of I/O devices in computer system and explain.(5)
10. a) Explain formatting of text. (5)
b) What is application software? Explain briefly any two application software. (5)
11. a) Draw neat diagram of logical architecture of computer system, showing operating system &
explain. (5)
b) Explain (any one):
i) Task bar
ii) Files and Folders (5)

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Reg. No.

First Semester B.C.A.4 Degree Examination, Nov./Dec. 2018

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
(Regular and Repeater)
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80

Instructions : 1) All the three Sections are compulsory.

2) Answer the questions of a Section together.
3) Draw diagrams where necessary.

PART – A
1. Answer the following questions : (10×2=20)
a) State the two categories of operations performed by ALU.
b) What are the two main types of storage ?
c) What is ‘bit’ and ‘byte’ ?
d) Why computers use binary numbers instead of decimal number ?
e) What is secondary storage ? How it differs from primary storage ?
f) Why input/output devices are necessary for computer system ?
g) State the units adopted for expressing :
i) Processor speed ii) Memory capacity
h) What is WYSIWYG facility wrt word processor ?
i) Define operating system. Give two examples.
j) What is icon wrt windows operating system ?

PART – B
Answer any four of the following : (4×5=20)
2. Discuss five basic functions performed by computer system.
3. What is positional number system ? Explain various number system.
4. Draw neat diagram of magnetic disk and explain. State how data is organized on disk.
5. Draw a diagram to depict logical architecture of computer system and relationship among
hardware, system software, application software and users. Explain briefly.
6. Explain (any one) :
i) Taskbar ii) Display properties.
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PART – C
Answer any four full questions : (4×10=40)
7. a) Draw a neat block diagram of digital computer and explain the function of each unit.
b) Briefly discuss any five characteristic of computer. (5+5)
8. a) What is binary arithmetic ? State the four rules in respect of
i) Binary addition ii) Binary multiplication.
b) What is non-positional number system ?
i) Convert the given decimal number (125.75)10 to its equivalent binary number.
ii) Convert the given binary number (1010101.101)2 to its equivalent decimal number. (5+5)
9. a) Draw a neat diagram illustrating role of input/output devices in computer system and explain.
b) Write note on access time w.r.t. magnetic disk. (5+5)
10. a) What is software ? Explain briefly types of software.
b) Write a note on (any one) :
i) Multiprogramming
ii) Time sharing system. (5+5)
11. a) Write the purpose and syntax of following commands (any five) :
i) cp
ii) cd
iii) mkdir
iv) rm
v) mv
vi) cat
b) Write note on (any one).
i) Control menu
ii) Managing folders and files. (5+5)

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