Government Degree College Aliabad Hunza

Computer Science HSSC-I

(Curriculum 2009 – NBF)

Version Number 2 3 5 7
SECTION – A
Time allowed: 15 minutes Marks: 10

Note: Section-A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on the separately provided
OMR Answer Sheet which should be completed in the first 20 minutes and handed over to the
Centre Superintendent. Do not use lead pencil.

Q.1 Choose the correct answer i.e. A / B / C / D by filling the relevant bubble for each question
on the OMR Answer Sheet according to the instructions given there. Each part carries one
mark.
1. Which type of computer is used for nuclear research?
A. Mainframe B. Mini Computers
C. Micro computers D. Super computers
2. Which of the following is most suitable to print salary slips of 2000 employees on very
cheap cost?
A. Dot matrix printer B. Laser printer
B. Ink jet printer D. Thermal printer
3. Which of the following language translators converts an entire program into
machine language before execution:
A. RAM and Processor B. RAM and ROM
C. Processor and Hard Disk D. ROM and Hard Disk
4. 1 MB (Mega Byte) = _____________ Bytes:
A. 220 B. 230
40
C. 2 D. 210
5. Which of the following is NOT system software?
A. Avast Antivirus B. Winrar
C. MS DOS D. MS Access
6. These computers can process upto Trillions of Instructions per Second (TIPS)
A. Supercomputers B. Mainframe computers
C. Micro computers D. Mini computers
7. Distance between two adjacent pixels is called:
A. Resolution B. Refresh rate
C. Dot pitch D. None of the above
8. Which of the following is used for printing long panaflexes?
A. Flatbed plotter B. Drum plotter
C. Chain printer D. Laser printer
9. The software that is free to use for some period of time:
A. Trialware B. Freeware
C. Firmware D. All of the above
10. The smallest unit of information processed by CPU in computer is:
A. Byte B. Bit
C. Word D. None of the above
 Government Degree College Aliabad Hunza
Computer Science HSSC-I
(Curriculum 2009 – NBF)

Time allowed: 2.15 hours Total Marks: 40 Version 2 3 5 7

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Note: Sections ‘B’ ‘C’ and ‘D’ comprise pages 1-3 and questions therein are to be answered on the
separately provided answer book. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e., sheet B if required. Write
your answers neatly and legibly.
SECTION – B (Marks 12)
Note: Section-B consists of following topics of the syllabus:
1. Overview of Computer System
Q.2 Attempt any FOUR parts from the following. All parts carry equal marks. (4  3 = 12)
i. Answer the following question using the grid box given below:
# Questions (Select the right grid box number(s) for your answer) Box No.
a Identify type of computer built by Cray Incorporation.
b Which type of computer use VLSI technology?
c How many user(s) can a Mini computer support?
GRID BOX
1. Super Computer 4. Industrial process control 7 IBM System/36
2 Hundreds of Users 5. Atomic Energy Research Centre 8. Mini computer
3. Micro Computer 6. Thousands of Users 9. Mainframe
ii. Differentiate between hand-held scanner and barcode reader.
iii. State three differences between flatbed and drum plotters.
iv. Define the terms a) Pixel b) Resolution c) Dot pitch.
v. What are the advantages of LCD monitors over CRT monitirs.
vi. Differentiate between barcode reader and a magnetic stripe card reader.

SECTION – C (Marks 12)

Note: Section-C consists of following topics of the syllabus:
2. Computer Memory
Q.3 Attempt any FOUR parts from the following. All parts carry equal marks. (4  3 = 12)
i. Define bit. How and where is a bit stored in computer memory?
ii. What is data transfer rate? Write its unit as well.
iii. Convert 2GB into Bytes.
iv. What is a memory word? How is it different from a byte?
v. Define computer memory; write names of some memory devices.
vi. Define memory capacity and memory cost, what is the relationship between them?

SECTION – D (Marks 16)

Note: Attempt any THREE questions. All questions carry equal marks. (2  8 = 16)
Q.4 Describe the following modern uses of computer in today’s life with examples: (8)
i. Mobile Computing ii. Internet of things iii. Cloud Computing
Q.5 What is system software? Write about types of system software. (8)
Q.6 Write in detail about any two of the following:
i) Supercomputers ii) Mainframe computers
iii) Minicomputers iv) Microcomputers

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