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VTU I/II Semester B.E. Degree Examination

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May / June 10 COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND C PROGRAMMING

Time: 3 Hours (COMMON FOR ALL BRANCHES) Max. Marks: 100

l.a. i) Some notebook systems can be plugged into one of these devices which give the computer additional features A) Port station C) Workstation B) Network Station D) Docking station

ii) Which of the following units represent the largest amount of data A) Kilobyte B) Terabyte C) Gigabyte D) Megabyte iii) The common keyboard arrangement is called_______________________ layout. A) QWERTY B) QEWTYR C) QYWERT D) QWERYT

iv) This type of connection lets a computer communicate with control and record electronic musical instruments A) MDII B) DIMI C) MIDI D) DIIM ii) B iii) A iv) C (4m)

Ans. i) D

lb. With a diagram, explain the information processing cycle in a digital computer (8m) Ans. A computer converts data into information by performing various operations on the data by using various parts of the system such as hardware, software, data and users, . The information cycle is a set of four steps the computer follows:

Receive the data Process the data Display the result Stores the result.

Input: In this part of the cycle, the computer can accept the data from various sources such as keyboard or mouse. The data obtained from these units is processed in the processing unit

STOP

Processing: In this part of the cycle, the data received from various sources are processed or manipulated by processing units. It is in this cycle, that the data is converted into useful information. The processing is done based on the instructions (i.e ., program) given by the user. Output: In this part of the cycle, the computer sends the information or results to the output unit such as printer or display device. The output may be in the form of text, sound or printed material. The information may be stored for future reference. Storage: The user can store the results or information permanently in storage media such as floppy, CD or hard disk. The information stored can be accessed any number of times in future. Download free study material at www.aimhigh.in

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1c. Explain the different specifications on which monitors can be compared

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Ans. A wide range of monitors are available in the market. It is purely an individualchoice to select a particular monitor for the computer. The most important specifications to be remembered while buying a monitor are: Resolution: This refers to the sharpness and clarity of the image displayed on the screen. It is determined by the number of pixels on the entire screen that are arranged in a matrix form. For example, a 640-by480 resolution screen is capable of displaying 640 distinct dots on each of 480 lines. Refresh Rate : The refresh rate of a monitor is defined as the number of times per second the electron gun scans every pixel on the screen. The more refresh rate a monitor can have, the more flicker free images it displays. The refresh rate for a monitor is measured in Hertz (Hz). If the refresh rate of a monitor is 60Hz, it refreshes its pixels 60 times per second. The earlier standard for monitor refresh rate was 60Hz. But now, monitors come with 75Hz and above standard refresh rates. Size: The size of a monitor is very important to consider while purchasing a monitor. Though we tend to look for bigger screens, but tend to forget that the viewing area of the monitor. The difference between the "monitor size" and the "view area" is due to the large bulky frame of a CRT. If you purchase a 15 inch LCD monitor, you actually get a full 15 inch viewable area, or very close to a 15 inch. Dot pitch: The dot pitch is defined as the distance between the same colored phosphor dots of adjacent pixels on a screen. The dot pitch is measured in millimeters. The lesser the dot pitch, the better the quality of the image displayed on the screen. The dot pitches can range between 0.15mm and 0.40mm. A 15 inch monitor has dot pitch of 0.28mm. 2.a. i) Memory that loses its data when power is turned off is considered _______________memory

A) Volatile B) Static C) Dynamic D) Refreshed

ii) This cache holds the most recently used data or instructions A)L1 C)L3 (4m) iii) A laptop most likely uses ______________ memory chips A) DIMM B) SO-DIMM C) SIPP D) PIPO B)L2 D)L4

iv) The telephone line is connected to the______________ on the computer A) PS2 B) USB

C) Modem D) Ethernet Ans. i) A ii) A iii) B iv) C

2b. Briefly explain the specifications on which CPU's performance can be compared,(4m) Ans. 1. Data bus width: 80486 processors have data bus 32 bits wide, whereas Pentiums are 64 bit processors, thus Pentiums can transfer twice as much data at a time compared to fourth generation CPUs. Download free study material at www.aimhigh.in

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2. Clock rate: Since any step of processing can happen only on the tick" of the clock, the faster the rate the quicker the CPU works. 3. Memory: The diagram illustrates a general memory hierarchy of PC:

The amount of RAM really depends on your applications. Reasonable performance today calls for 128 MB. Adding more RAM will speed up the performance if you run several applications at the same time or work with large files and documents. L1 cache resides on-chip. The bigger the on-chip cache size - the better, since more instructions and data can be stored on the chip, reducing the number of times the processor has to access slower off-chip memory areas to get data. Heat Dissipation When processors run too hot, they can start doing crazy things like cause errors, lock, freeze, or even burn up. Installing an inadequate cooling system can cause your homebuilt .computer project to go sour in a big way. So don't skimp on the cooling. 2c. Briefly explain the four specialized expansion ports that many PCs possess (4m) Ans. Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) is a set of standards for physically connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices. The SCSI standards define commands, protocols, and electrical and optical interfaces. SCSI is most commonly used for hard disks and tape drives, but it can connect a wide range of other devices, including scanners and CD drives. The SCSI standard defines command sets for specific peripheral device types; the presence of "unknown" as one of these types means that in theory it can be used as an interface to almost any device, but the standard is highly pragmatic and addressed toward commercial requirements. USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the cables, connectors and protocols used for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices. USB was designed to standardize the connection of computer peripherals, such as keyboards, pointing devices, digital cameras, printers, portable media players, disk drives and network adapters to personal computers, both to communicate and to supply electric power. It has become commonplace on other devices, such as smartphones, PDAs and video game consoles. USB has effectively replaced a variety of earlier interfaces, such as serial and parallel ports, as well as separate power chargers for portable devices. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an industry-standard protocol that enables electronic musical instruments (synthesizers, drum machines), computers and other electronic equipment (MIDI controllers, sound cards, samplers) to communicate and synchronize with each other. Unlike analog devices, MIDI does not transmit an audio signal: it sends event messages about musical notation, pitch and intensity, control signals for parameters such as volume, vibrato and panning, cues, and clock signals to set the tempo. Firewire: The IEEE 1394 interface is a serial bus interface standard for high-speed communications and isochronous real-time data transfer, frequently used by personal computers, as well as in digital audio, digital video, automotive, and aeronautics applications. The interface is also known by the brand names of FireWire (Apple), i.LINK (Sony), and Lynx (Texas Instruments). IEEE 1394 replaced parallel SCSI in many applications, because of lower implementation costs and a simplified, more adaptable cabling system. The 1394 standard also defines a backplane interface, though this is not as widely used. Download free study material at www.aimhigh.in

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2d.

Explain the following storage devices: (8m)

A) Hot swappable hard disk B) DVD Ans. A) Hot swappable hard disk Hot swapping and hot plugging are terms used to describe the functions of replacing computer system components without shutting down the system. More specifically, hot swapping describes replacing components without significant interruption to the system, while hot plugging describes the addition of components that would expand the system without significant interruption to the operation of the system. Once the appropriate software is installed on the computer, a user can plug and unplug the component without rebooting. A well-known example of this functionality is the Universal Serial Bus (USB) that allows users to add or remove peripheral components such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. B) DVD: A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips. Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVD originally stood for Digital Versatile Disk, or Digital Video Disk. The acronym was dropped after DVD proved to have more uses than just storing video content. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions. Pre-recorded DVDs are mass-produced using molding machines that physically stamp data onto the DVD. Such discs are known as DVD-ROM, because data can only be read and not written nor erased. Blank recordable DVDs (DVD-R and DVD+R) can be recorded once using optical disc recording technologies and supported by optical disc drives and DVD recorders and then function as a DVD-ROM. Rewritable DVDs (DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM) can be recorded and erased multiple times. 3a. i) To remove data from one document and place it in another one can use the ______ and______ commands A) Copy, paste C) Save, save as B) File, open d) Cut, Paste

ii) Which of the following is not a type of operating systems A) Multi user multitasking B) Multi user single tasking C) Single user single tasking D) Single user multitasking

iii) In a __________ network, all devices are connected to a device called a hub and communicate through it. A) Bus B) Star C) Ming D) Mesh

iv) Every webpage has a unique address called A) VRL C) RLI B) URL D) PLL

Ans. i) D ii) B iii) B iv) B 3b. Briefly explain the different functions performed by the O.S (4m) Ans. Operating system is a interface between user and computer. It manages computer system and its resources, such as memory, processor, input-output devices and files. Functions of OS: The computer cannot run without the assistance of the operating system. The following are some of the functions of an operating system. Download free study material at www.aimhigh.in

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