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Total Marks:60

Duration: 120 min

FINAL TERM EXAMINATION


SEMESTER FALL 2005
CS101-INTRODCUTION TO COMPUTING [Session-4]

Maximum Time Allowed: (2 Hour)

Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting any question:

1. This examination is closed book, closed notes, closed neighbors.


2. Answer all questions.
a. There is no choice.
b. You will have to answer correctly all questions in this examination to get the maximum
possible marks.
3. Do not ask any questions about the contents of this examination from anyone.
a. If you think that there is something wrong with any of the questions, attempt it to the best of
your understanding.
b. If you believe that some essential piece of information is missing, make an appropriate
assumption and use it to solve the problem.
4. All Web development questions should be answered using the HTML/JavaScript syntax.

**WARNING: Please note that Virtual University takes serious notice of using unfair means.
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Anyone found involved in cheating will get `F` grade in this course.

For Teachers Use Only


Questions Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q9 Total
Marks

Marks:10

Question No: 1
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Write down the code, to take two input numbers from user (As shown in Fig 5.1 and 5.2), compare them
and show results, whether they are same or not (As shown in fig 5.3). View the given below Image very
carefully and try to fulfill all requirements given in image.

(Hint: Make web page using Use JavaScript to Compare two numbers)

Fig 5.1

Fig 5.2
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Fig 5.3

Question No: 2 Marks:9


Describe the following terms?
 FTP.
 Telnet Protocol.
 IP Address.

Question No: 3 Marks:6


What are local variables? Compare them with global variables?

Question No: 4 Marks:10


Examine the logic of following pseudo code:

initialize x to 10
initialize y to 0
initialize sum to 0
Repeat while (y <= 6)
{
Add x and y and put results into sum
decrement x by 2
increment y by 3
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print sum
Stop
What will be the value of the variables “sum, x and y”, each time after the loop
is executed?

Question No: 5 Marks: 10


Write down a JavaScript function with the name “BinConvert( )” that
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takes a
decimal number and converts it into its equivalent binary number and
displays
Marks: 2
the result in browser. Call that function in the body of the web page.

Question No: 6
What is database? Describe Data Integrity?

Question No: 7
Web server:

A. Is a software to deliver e-mail


B. Is a computer that store and deliver web pages
C. Does not allow electronic chatting
D. Does not have a Domain name

Question No: 8 Marks: 2


Ports are:

A. Input devices
B. Output devices
C. Used to allow I/O devices to communicate with the CPU
D. Able to process incoming data

Question No: 9 Marks: 2


A Hyperlink is a:
C.
A. D.
B.
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Connection between two countries on the net


Connection between Gateway to the next web page
two computers Gateway between five continents

Question No: 10 Marks: 2


Vacuum Tubes are:

A. Smaller then transistors


B. Made up of two or more electrodes in a glass metal tube
C. Used in IBM PC
D. Invented by Tim Berners lee

Question No: 11 Marks: 2


Memory inside a microprocessor is called

A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Cache
D. Pre-fetch buffer
FINALTERM EXAMINATION
FALL 2007 Marks: 45
CS101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING (Session - 7 Time: 150min
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Student Name: ______________________________

Center Name/Code: ______________________________

Exam Date: Monday, March 03, 2008

Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting any of the
questions:
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1. Attempt all questions. Marks are written adjacent to each question.
2. Do not ask any questions about the contents of this examination from anyone.
a. If you think that there is something wrong with any of the questions, attempt it to the best
of your understanding.
b. If you believe that some essential piece of information is missing, make an appropriate
assumption and use it to solve the problem.
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3. Write all steps, missing steps may lead to deduction of marks.
4. Choose the most appropriate choice (among the given) while answering the MCQs.
5. Use of cell phone during the examination is strictly prohibited; otherwise strict disciplinary
action will be taken as per university rules.

**WARNING: Please note that Virtual University takes serious note of unfair means. Anyone

found involved in cheating will get an `F` grade in this course.


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


For Teacher's one only
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total
FTP stands for
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► File transmission protocol

► File transmission path

► File transfer protocol

► Fine Transfer path

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

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What will be the result of a?
a = Math. abs(-23)

► 23

► -23

► 23.0

► 2.3

Question No: 3
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( Marks: 1 )

A function is also called

Sub-program

Procedure
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- Please choose one
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► Sub-routine

► All of the these

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

URL is a/an __________________.


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► Device

► Component

► Address
► Tool

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

Command that allows you to remove mistakes

► Copy

► Delete

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► Cut

► Undo

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 9 )

What is the impact of web on our Society and Business?(4.5 + 4.5)

Question No: 7 ( Marks: 10 )

Question No: 8 ( Marks: 8 )


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What are the Key Characteristics of Internet? Write any five of them.(2+2+2+2+2)

Can a human doctor be replaced by an Expert System? Give reasons to support your answer. (2+6)
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Question No: 9 ( Marks: 6 )

What is function of Goal Seek command in Excel? How to use it?(3+3)

Question No: 10 ( Marks: 7 )


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What is function ? Explain it with an example. (2+5)
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Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

It represents the _____________ flow chart element.

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► Flow Line

► Connector

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► Off-page connector
► Start or Stop

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


What is NOT a key factor while designing a website?
► Usability

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► User-friendly
► Consistency
► Complexity

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


__________% of the users have left websites in frustration due to poor navigation.
► 40
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► 62
► 83
► 91
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Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
In JavaScript, a variable declaration is

► Optional
► Mandatory
► Not allowed
► None of the given
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Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


A protocol used for receiving email messages is called ____________.
► URL
► Telnet
► POP3
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► SMTP

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


Which is correct?

► onUnload
► onUnLoad

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► onUNLOAD

► All of the above

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

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► Condition
► Array

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


Variables allow us to manipulate data through the ___________.
► Actual Value
► Reference
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► Length
► Name

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


Fuzzy logic is based on ____________.
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► Ground facts
► Experience
► Practice
► Approximation

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


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Word Processor is a _________________

► System Software

► Application Software
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► Device

► Utility
Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
In the old days, databases did NOT support ____________.
► Number
► Boolean

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► Video
► Text

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


In tabular storage, fields placed in a particular row are strongly ___________.

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► Independent
► Dependent
► Interrelated
► Inconsistent

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

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Due to working at home, lack of interaction may result in ___________ professional
growth.
► Slower
► Faster
► Higher
► Improved
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Question No: 14 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Distance learning has got a boost due to the ___________.
► Easy communication
► Online interactive contents
► Flexibility
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► All of the given options

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


_____________ technique can be used to create smooth animations or to display one of
several images based on the requirement.
► Image downloading
► Image preloading
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► Image uploading
► Image postloading

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


The ____________ is becoming the preferred organizational structure for more and more
organizations with the passage of time.
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► Tree structured organizational model


► Network paradigm
► Hierarchical structure
► None of the given options

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


The group of technologies concerned with the capturing, processing and transmission of
information in the digital electronic form is called _____________.
► Telecom Engineering
► Computer Engineering

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► Computer Science
► Information Technology

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


A large number of networks interconnected physically is called ______

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► LAN
► MAN
► Internet
► Network collection

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

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TCP stands for ________.

► Transfer Center protocol


► Transmission Control Protocol
► Transmission Center Protocol
► Telephone Center Protocol
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Question No: 20 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
A collection of data organized in such a way that the computer can quickly search for a
desired data item is known as :
► Retrieving
► Database
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► Information
► DBMS

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


______ is simply a fast port that lets you connect computer peripherals and consumer
electronics to your computer without restart.
► Freeware
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► Shareware
► Firewire
► Firmware

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


Structures, in which another list starts before the first list is finished, are called:
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► Multiple Lists
► Nested Lists
► Ordered Lists
► Un-ordered Lists

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


The key property of the ‘Array’ object in JavaScript is
► Value
► Length
► Name

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► All of the given choices

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


Which one is the example of spreadsheet software ?
► MS Word

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► MS PowerPoint
► MS Excel
► MS Access

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


The Encryption of data is related to

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► Data updates
► Data security
► Data integrity
► Data accessibility 78
Question No: 26 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
_____ is the process of analyzing large databases to identify patterns.
► Data normalization
► Data management
► Data Mining
► None of the given options
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Which is the user-friendly way of presenting data ?
► Query
► Form
► Report
► All of the given options
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Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


JavaScript function fixed() has equivalent HTML tag-set ____
► <.FIX>……………</FIX>
► <F>………………..</F>
► <PRE>………….</PRE>
► <H>………………..</H>
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Question No: 29 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


<form> Tags always placed between the <BODY> and </BODY> tags of a Web page
► True
► False
Question No: 30 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Java script has ----------------- ability to create and draw graphics.

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► Limited
► Versatile
► Medium

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► Not at all

Question No: 31 ( Marks: 1 )


What does TCP/IP stand for?

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Question No: 32 ( Marks: 1 )
Why there is a need to use primary key in database ?

Question No: 33 ( Marks: 2 )


What is image processing ?

Question No: 34 ( Marks: 2 )


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Define testing with respect to programming..

Question No: 35 ( Marks: 3 )


How can we define a computer screen?
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What is difference between Design and System Architecture?

Question No: 37 ( Marks: 3 )


Write JavaScript code to convert the number 236.2363611111556 into currency format
and JavaScript statement to show output.
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Question No: 38 ( Marks: 5 )


Show output of the following code:

for (i=0; i<=10; i++)


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{
document.write("The number is " + i);
document.write("<br />");
}

Question No: 39 ( Marks: 5 )


What is a Relational Database? Give the names of any three RDBMS software. (2+3)

Question No: 40 ( Marks: 10 )


Define the following terms.

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 Object
 Event Handler
 Local Variable
 Scope of Variable

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 Array

Question No: 41 ( Marks: 10 )


What is the problem with Relational Database and what solution you can suggest for it?

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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Fall 2008
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 2)

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Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
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procedure that usually, but not always, works or that gives nearly the right answer is called
► Algorithm

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► Logarithm
► Heuristic
► Methodology

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

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Which of the following is NOT an Application Software.

► Word Processor

► Web Browser

► Windows XP
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► MS Excel
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Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Operating System talks to and manages devices through


► Loader
► File Manager
► Memory Manager
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► Device Driver

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


You
can ________ from/to a website containing interactive forms.
► Only read
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► Only write
► Read and write
► Not read and write

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


When the user needs something to be done by the computer, he/she gives instructions in the form
of _____ to computer ____
► Software, Hardware
► Hardware, Software

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► System Software, Application Software
► Graph, Monitor

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

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There is a battery on the motherboard to:
► Give power to the processor
► Save information when computer is off
► Save information when computer is on
► Give power to the motherboard

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

______ is simply a fast port that lets you connect computer peripherals and consumer electronics
to your computer without restart.
► Freeware
► Shareware
► Firewire
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► Firmware

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


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Which one is correct?

► <BODY></BODY>
► <body></body>
► Both <BODY></BODY> and <body></body>
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► <BODY/>

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


The
weaknesses of the computer are:
► Pattern recognition & Storage
► Speed & Innovative ideas
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► Pattern recognition & Innovative ideas


► Speed & Storage

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


The
key strengths of computers are
► Speed
► Storage
► Do not get bored

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► All of the given choices

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

Which one is correct?

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► <HEAD> </HEAD>
► <HEAD> <END>
► <HEAD> </END>
► <HEAD> <\HEAD>

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

Everything that JavaScript manipulates is treated as:


► Object

► Window
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► Text

► Script
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Question No: 13 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
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process in which user’s browser check the form’s data is called

► Server-Side Scripting
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► Client-Side Scripting

► Bowser Scripting

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


-----
------- is volatile memory
► RAM
► ROM
► Hard Disk

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► CD ROM

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

WYSIWYG stands for

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► What you say is what you get
What you say is what you get
► Where you see is where you go

► What you see is what you get

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► When you see is when you get

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


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What is/are the use/uses of Word processor?
► To write a letter

► To write Research paper or report

► To create address labels


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► All of the given

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


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__________ is the example of Shrink-wrapped software

► PIA information system


► WinZip trial pack
► Linux
► MS Word
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Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

____________ interacts directly with the computer Hardware

► Compiler
► Operating system

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► Application software

► Assembler

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

Which of the following symbol is used for multiple line comments in JavaScript?

►/
► //
► /*

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► //*

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


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Consider the following statement written in JavaScript:
str = ”Hello” + ” World”

What will be the value of str ?


► HelloWorld
► Hello World
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► Hello + World
► It will result in error

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

__________ give us the ability to manipulate data through reference instead of actual value.
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► Constants
► Variables
► Data Types
► Operators
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Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Bringing subsystems together to form the system is called

► Integration
► Merging
► Splitting
► Operation & Maintenance

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

Preliminary exploration of possible solutions, technologies, suppliers is called

► Viability

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► Feasibility
► Specification
► Integration

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

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Algorithm gives us:

► Definition of a problem
► Sequence of steps to solve a problem
► Proper understanding of a problem

► Solution to a problem
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Question No: 25 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Web site is collection of related ______


► Web pages
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► Information
► Search Engines
► None of the given choices

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


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Information on World Wide Web is _______________ unified.


► Physically
► Logically
► Really
► None of the given choices
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Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 )

What is coding?

WYSIWYG
Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 )
Define URL

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 2 )

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What is Deterministic Algorithm?

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )

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How can we calculate total number of rows in the truth table?

Question No: 31 ( Marks: 5 )

What are JavaScript literal and what are its types?

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Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )

What is the impact of web on our Society and Business?


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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Fall 2008
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 2)

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

_______ consists of cells arranged in rows & columns


► Spreadsheets Software
► Word processor

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► Presentation Software
► Microsoft Paint Software

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

_________ manages the HW and SW resources ( memory, disk drives etc) of the computer

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system, often invisibly.
► Explorer.exe
► System Files
► Operating System
► Application Software

Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 )


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- Please choose one

Forms can be submitted through _______ & _______ methods


► INCLUDE, POST
► INCLUDE, GET
► GET, POST
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► SEND, POST

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


To
display a checkbox on the web page, we use ___ tag
► CHECKBOX
► CHECK
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► INPUT
► INPUTBOX

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


You
can ________ from/to a website containing interactive forms.
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► Only read
► Only write
► Read and write
► Not read and write

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


There is a battery on the motherboard to:
► Give power to the processor
► Save information when computer is off

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► Save information when computer is on
► Give power to the motherboard

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


We

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can change the background color in HTML, using ___ attribute of <body>

► background

► bgcolor

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► backcolor

► backgroundcolor

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- Please choose one
___
contains the name of the protocol required to access the resource, a domain name that identifies a
specific computer on the internet and a pathname on the computer
► HTML
► HTTP
► URL
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► WWW

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

______ is a client program that uses HTTP to make requests to Web servers throughout the
internet on behalf of the user.
► Web Application
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► Web Browser
► Internet Application
► HTML

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


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WWW stands for:


► Wide World Web
► World Wide Web
► World White Web
► World Web Wide
Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The
weaknesses of the computer are:
► Pattern recognition & Storage

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► Speed & Innovative ideas
► Pattern recognition & Innovative ideas
► Speed & Storage

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

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Floating point unit is also known as _________ unit

► Real
► Integer
► Numeric

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► Fractional

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

Programs that reside on Web servers and receive info that a user enters in a form, are known as:

► Server-Side Scripts
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► Client-Side Scripts

► Super Scripts
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► Form Scripts

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


-----
------- is volatile memory
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► RAM
► ROM
► Hard Disk
► CD ROM

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


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What will be the result of the following formula in Spreadsheet application ?


SUM(A2:A3) =_________(Assume that A2 = 25 A3 = 75)

► 25
► 50
► 75
► 100

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

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VisiCalc was the first popular _______application on PC’s.

► Spreadsheet
► Word processor

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► Presentation
► Database

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

____________ is a system software that converts the source code written in high level language

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into machine language code.
► Utilities
► Drivers
► Language Translator
► None of the these

Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 )


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- Please choose one

What happens if I start a new list without closing the original one?
► An error will be generated
► A nested list will be created
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► Previous list will end and a new will start.

► Nothing will happen

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


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__________ is a program that executes instructions line by line written in a high-level language.

► Interpreter
► Compiler
► Predictor
► Executor
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Question No: 20 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

There are_________________ rules to write the Pseudo Code.


► Standard
► No standard
► Strict
► Pre-defined

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

Which one is not the building block of an algorithm?


► Statements

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► Sequences
► Repetitions
► Conditionals

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


In

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flow charts, there is only one entry point in conditions while there is/are__________ exit points.

►1
►2
►3
►4
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Question No: 23 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
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procedure that usually but not always works or that gives nearly the right answer is
called_____________
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► Deterministic Algorithm

► Heuristic Algorithm
► Greedy Algorithm
► Randomized Algorithm
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Question No: 24 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


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Modem is a kind of ___
► Input device
► Output device
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► Storage device
► Input and Output device

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


The
memory size of the Altair 8800 was
► 128 bytes
► 128 Kilo bytes
► 256 Kilo bytes
► 256 bytes

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Question No: 26 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
-----
----- was known as “mill” in Analytical engine.
► Memory

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► Processor
► Monitor
► Mouse

Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 )

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What is the key feature of object-oriented design?

ANSWER: The key feature of object-oriented design is that it treats every thing as object
having properties and methods. These objects are separately treated and designed and once
designed it can be used in any other system. So once designed can be used many times.

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Write one purpose of using spreadsheets ?
ANSWERS: Purpose of spreadsheets is that it can do calculations on data accurately.

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List
down two advantages of writing Pseudo Code
Answers: The advantages of pseudo code are:
 It is quite similar to human language so easy to understand.
 It is close to real code so easy to write real code from it.

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )


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How can we calculate total number of rows in the truth table?

ANSWER: The formula for calculating number of rows in truth table is 2n


Where n = number of inputs
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Question No: 31 ( Marks: 5 )

Differentiate between Vector graphics and Bit-mapped graphics.

ANSWER:
VECTOR GRAPHICS BIT MAPPED IMAGES

1. Treat everything as an object 1. Treats everything as a bit map.

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2. Is resolution independent 2. Resolution dependent

3. Relatively small size 3. Large files

4. Example: Corel Draw 4. Example: Microsoft Paint

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Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )

Write differences between Shareware and trail ware software.

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ANSWER:
SHAREWARE TRIALWARE
1. These are shared freely. 1. Software is offered for a trial
2. It is given without payment ahead period.
of time. 2. When the period is expired it is no
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Fall 2008
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 2)

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

_______ consists of cells arranged in rows & columns


► Spreadsheets Software
► Word processor

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► Presentation Software
► Microsoft Paint Software

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

_________ manages the HW and SW resources ( memory, disk drives etc) of the computer

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system, often invisibly.
► Explorer.exe
► System Files
► Operating System
► Application Software

Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 )


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Forms can be submitted through _______ & _______ methods


► INCLUDE, POST
► INCLUDE, GET
► GET, POST
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► SEND, POST

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


To
display a checkbox on the web page, we use ___ tag
► CHECKBOX
► CHECK
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► INPUT
► INPUTBOX

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


You
can ________ from/to a website containing interactive forms.
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► Only read
► Only write
► Read and write
► Not read and write

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


There is a battery on the motherboard to:
► Give power to the processor
► Save information when computer is off

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► Save information when computer is on
► Give power to the motherboard

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


We

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can change the background color in HTML, using ___ attribute of <body>

► background

► bgcolor

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► backcolor

► backgroundcolor

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___
contains the name of the protocol required to access the resource, a domain name that identifies a
specific computer on the internet and a pathname on the computer
► HTML
► HTTP
► URL
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► WWW

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

______ is a client program that uses HTTP to make requests to Web servers throughout the
internet on behalf of the user.
► Web Application
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► Web Browser
► Internet Application
► HTML

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


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WWW stands for:


► Wide World Web
► World Wide Web
► World White Web
► World Web Wide
Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The
weaknesses of the computer are:
► Pattern recognition & Storage

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► Speed & Innovative ideas
► Pattern recognition & Innovative ideas
► Speed & Storage

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

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Floating point unit is also known as _________ unit

► Real
► Integer
► Numeric

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► Fractional

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

Programs that reside on Web servers and receive info that a user enters in a form, are known as:

► Server-Side Scripts
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► Client-Side Scripts

► Super Scripts
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► Form Scripts

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


-----
------- is volatile memory
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► RAM
► ROM
► Hard Disk
► CD ROM

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


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What will be the result of the following formula in Spreadsheet application ?


SUM(A2:A3) =_________(Assume that A2 = 25 A3 = 75)

► 25
► 50
► 75
► 100

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

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VisiCalc was the first popular _______application on PC’s.

► Spreadsheet
► Word processor

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► Presentation
► Database

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

____________ is a system software that converts the source code written in high level language

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into machine language code.
► Utilities
► Drivers
► Language Translator
► None of the these

Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 )


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- Please choose one

What happens if I start a new list without closing the original one?
► An error will be generated
► A nested list will be created
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► Previous list will end and a new will start.

► Nothing will happen

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


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__________ is a program that executes instructions line by line written in a high-level language.

► Interpreter
► Compiler
► Predictor
► Executor
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Question No: 20 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

There are_________________ rules to write the Pseudo Code.


► Standard
► No standard
► Strict
► Pre-defined

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

Which one is not the building block of an algorithm?


► Statements

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► Sequences
► Repetitions
► Conditionals

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


In

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flow charts, there is only one entry point in conditions while there is/are__________ exit points.

►1
►2
►3
►4
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procedure that usually but not always works or that gives nearly the right answer is
called_____________
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► Deterministic Algorithm

► Heuristic Algorithm
► Greedy Algorithm
► Randomized Algorithm
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Question No: 24 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


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Modem is a kind of ___
► Input device
► Output device
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► Storage device
► Input and Output device

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


The
memory size of the Altair 8800 was
► 128 bytes
► 128 Kilo bytes
► 256 Kilo bytes
► 256 bytes

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Question No: 26 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
-----
----- was known as “mill” in Analytical engine.
► Memory

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► Processor
► Monitor
► Mouse

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What is the key feature of object-oriented design?

ANSWER: The key feature of object-oriented design is that it treats every thing as object
having properties and methods. These objects are separately treated and designed and once
designed it can be used in any other system. So once designed can be used many times.

Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 )


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ANSWERS: Purpose of spreadsheets is that it can do calculations on data accurately.

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 2 )


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down two advantages of writing Pseudo Code
Answers: The advantages of pseudo code are:
 It is quite similar to human language so easy to understand.
 It is close to real code so easy to write real code from it.

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )


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How can we calculate total number of rows in the truth table?

ANSWER: The formula for calculating number of rows in truth table is 2n


Where n = number of inputs
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Question No: 31 ( Marks: 5 )

Differentiate between Vector graphics and Bit-mapped graphics.

ANSWER:
VECTOR GRAPHICS BIT MAPPED IMAGES

1. Treat everything as an object 1. Treats everything as a bit map.

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2. Is resolution independent 2. Resolution dependent

3. Relatively small size 3. Large files

4. Example: Corel Draw 4. Example: Microsoft Paint

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Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )

Write differences between Shareware and trail ware software.

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ANSWER:
SHAREWARE TRIALWARE
1. These are shared freely. 1. Software is offered for a trial
2. It is given without payment ahead period.
of time. 2. When the period is expired it is no
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Spring 2009
CS101- Introduction to Computing

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Time: 60 min
Marks: 43
Student Info
StudentID:

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Center:

ExamDate:

For Teacher's Use Only


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No.
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Q No. 9 10 11 78 12 13 14 15 16

Marks

Q No. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Marks

Q No. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
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Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
A diode functions as the electronic version of a __________-way valve.
► one

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► two
► three
► four

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

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What is name of book from which word algorithm is taken ?

► Algebra and trigonometry

► Introduction to algorithms

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► Research for new horizons

► Algoritmi de numero Indorum

Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 )


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<form> Tags always placed between the <BODY> and </BODY> tags of a Web page
► True
► False

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


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_______ consists of cells arranged in rows & columns
► Spreadsheets Software
► Word processor
► Presentation Software
► Microsoft Paint Software

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


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_____ was designed as a replacement for typewriter


► Spreadsheet Software
► Word Processor Software
► Presentation Software
► Database Software
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Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


_________ manages the HW and SW resources ( memory, disk drives etc) of the
computer system, often invisibly.
► Explorer.exe
► System Files
► Operating System
► Application Software

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


To display a radio button on the web page, we use ___ tag

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► INPUTBUTTON
► INPUT
► RADIOBUTTON
► RADIO

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Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Machine language is also called
► Assembly Language
► Binary Language
► High Level Language
► HTML Language

6.
Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
When the user needs something to be done by the computer, he/she gives instructions in
the form of _____ to computer ____
► Software, Hardware
► Hardware, Software
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► System Software, Application Software
► Graph, Monitor

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


A truth table defines the _________of a logic function for all possible _________
► Input -- Outputs
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► Output -- Inputs
► Process -- Inputs
► Input -- Processes

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


Which one is correct?
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► <BODY></BODY>
► <body></body>
► Both <BODY></BODY> and <body></body>
► <BODY/>
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Question No: 12 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


WWW stands for:
► Wide World Web
► World Wide Web
► World White Web
► World Web Wide
Question No: 13 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
A _________translates a high-level language (that is easy to understand for humans)
into a language that the computer can understand

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► Computer
► Transistor
► Compiler
► Device

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Question No: 14 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Deep Blue was the name of
► computer
► human
► city
► game

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Question No: 15 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Data travels through bus in the form of ---------------------------

► Packets
► Bits
► Bytes
► Word
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Question No: 16 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Command which saves the selected text before deleting is
► Copy
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► Delete

► Cut

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


AutoCAD falls in the category of _________________

► Engineering Applications
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► Graphics Applications

► Scientific Applications

► Business Applications
Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
In Spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells by using _____.

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► Numbers
► Text
► Formulas
► None of the given choices

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Question No: 19 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following symbol is used for multiple line comments in JavaScript?

►/
► //
► /*

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► //*

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


____________ is a system software that converts the source code written in high level
language into machine language code.
► Utilities
► Drivers
► Language Translator
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► None of the these

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


__________ is a particularly good language for processing numerical data, but it does
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not lend itself very well to large business programs

► BASIC
► PASCAL
► JAVA
► FORTRAN
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Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


Which of the following number system is used by microprocessor?

► Binary
► Decimal
► Octal
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► Hexadecimal

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


The __________Processor is specially designed for PDA?
► PowerPC
► StrongARM
► Crusoe
► SPARC

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

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Mainframe Computers are also called _____
► Enterprise Servers
► Personal Servers
► Enterprise Managers
► Window Servers

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Question No: 25 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
URL is a/an ________
► Device
► Component
► Address

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► Tool

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


Ada, Countess of Lovelace developed first:
► Computer
► Website
► Computer Program
► Analytical engine
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Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 )
What is the problem with Brute Force Strategy approach?
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Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 )
What was the name of first computer in which binary numbers were used instead of
decimal numbers ?

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 2 )


How can we say that JavaScript is Not Object-Oriented language?
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Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )


List down the names of any three parameters on which we analyze an algorithm.

Question No: 31 ( Marks: 5 )


Write differences between Shareware and Trialware software.
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Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )


What is function of Goal Seek command in Excel?
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2009
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 6)
Time: 60 min

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Marks: 43

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

Cray-1 was first commercial _________ computer

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► Super
► Mini
► Micro
► Personal

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

6.
Browser is a __________________ used for browsing.
► Tool
► Component
► Device
► None of the given choices

Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 )


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It represents the _____________ flow chart element.


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► Flow Line

► Connector
► Off-page connector
► Start or Stop
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Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

JavaScript is an example of _____________ language.

► Object-based
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► Object-oriented
► Machine
► Assembly

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


The
set of rules and guidelines a team of developers follow to construct reasonably complex SW
systems is called

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► Object Oriented Design
► Object Oriented Software
► Design Methodology
► Programming language

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Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Waterfall is a _________ life-cycle model.

► Spiral
► Sequential

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► Circular
► Spherical

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

What happens if I start a new list without closing the original one?
► An error will be generated
► A nested list will be created
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► Previous list will end and a new will start.

► Nothing will happen


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Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
In
Spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells by using _____.

► Numbers
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► Text
► Formulas
► None of the given choices

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


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VisiCalc was the first popular _______application on PC’s.

► Spreadsheet
► Word processor
► Presentation
► Database
Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Fins
are used to --------------

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► Communicate with microprocessor
► Increase surface area of Fan
► Decrease surface area of Fan
► Speed up the Fan.

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

Using only HTML we can create

► Dynamic web pages

6.
► Static web pages

► Both Static and Dynamic pages

► None of these

Question No: 12 ( Marks: 1 )


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- Please choose one

Everything that JavaScript manipulates is treated as:


► Object
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► Window

► Text

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


The
______ is connected to all other modules of the microprocessor.

► Control unit
► Memory unit
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► Floating Point unit


► Arithmetic and Logic unit

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

Communication protocol is a __________that governs the flow of information over a network


► Set of protocols
► Set of rules
► Device
► Set of methods

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

_________ is the interface in computer that supports transmission of multiple bits at the
same time.

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► Serial Port
► Parallel Port
► Universal Serial Bus
► None of the given choices

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

6.
_____ was designed as a replacement for typewriter
► Spreadsheet Software
► Word Processor Software
► Presentation Software
► Database Software

Question No: 17 ( Marks: 1 )


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- Please choose one

Which one of these translates the program once at a time ?


► Interpreter
► Compiler
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► Operating system
► Translator

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

Randomized algorithms are often ________ than deterministic algorithms for the same
problem.
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► Simpler and more slow


► Simpler and more efficient
► Complex and more efficient
► Complex and more slow

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


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Ada written a computer programme for ?

► Analytical Engine

► Difference Engine
► Harvard Mark 1

► Mechanical engine

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Question No: 20 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
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test proposed to determine if a computer has the ability to think. It is called?

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► Turing test

► Turning test

► Intelligence test

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► None

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

most used form tag is the <input> tag.


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► True
► False

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


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When the user clicks on the "Submit" button, the content of the form is sent to the
server.

► True
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► False

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

Extension for saving web page is / are;


► *.html
► *.htm
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► *.html and *.htm both are in use


► None of These

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


In
spread sheet a cell may contain
► Numbers
► Text
► Formulas

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► All of the given

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

Programs where no user interaction found during program execution are called

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__________.

► Batch programs
► Event-driven programs
► Graphics based programs
► None of the given

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Question No: 26 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
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software is all about _____________. 78
► Behaviors
► Methods
► Properties
► Objects
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Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 )

What is the key feature of batch programs?

Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 )


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Name two languages which are used for client side scripting?

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 2 )

What is the purpose of MODEM ?


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Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )

What is Home Page of a web site?

Question No: 31 ( Marks: 5 )


Why microprocessor uses the binary number system and not the decimal or any other
number system?

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Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )

What is the difference between Interactive-mode and Batch-mode Application


Software?

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FALL 2007 Marks: 35

CS101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING (Session - 1 ) Time: 120min

StudentID/LoginID: ______________________________

Student Name: ______________________________

Center Name/Code: ______________________________

Exam Date: Monday, November 19, 2007

Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting any of the questions:

1.Attempt all questions. Marks are written adjacent to each question.


2.Do not ask any questions about the contents of this examination from anyone.
a.If you think that there is something wrong with any of the questions, attempt it to the best of your
understanding.
b. If you believe that some essential piece of information is missing, make an appropriate
assumption and use it to solve the problem.
3.Write all steps, missing steps may lead to deduction of marks.
4.Choose the most appropriate choice (among the given) while answering the MCQs.
5.Use of cell phone during the examination is strictly prohibited; otherwise strict disciplinary action will be
taken as per university rules.

**WARNING: Please note that Virtual University takes serious note of unfair means. Anyone found
involved in cheating will get an `F` grade in this course.

For Teacher's use only

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total
Marks

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

<UL> tag is used to

underline text

end the line


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create ordered list

create unordered list

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

Browser is a __________________ used for browsing.

Component

Tool

None of these

Device

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

------------ is volatile memory

RAM

ROM

Hard Disk

CD ROM

Question No: 4 ( 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: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Command that allows you to recover form mistakes is


Clear
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Edit

Undo

Break

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 8 )

What makes System Software different from Application software? Explain the attributes of
good application software. Please write down the concise and to the point answer.(4+4)

Question No: 7 ( Marks: 7 )

Draw the OS components diagram? What are the main responsibilities that Kernel plays in
Operating system? Please write down in 6-7 lines max.(3 + 4)

Question No: 8 ( Marks: 6 )

How you can enhance the capability of a micro processor? Write down the answer in
maximum 5-6 lines

Question No: 9 ( Marks: 9 )

Create the following page using html and javascript as shown in the image below. If someone
press “Ok” (submit) button without entering “age”, it should show a message “Please enter
your age”.

Options in drop down menu are


1) Chocolate
2) Vanilla
3) Cherry Garcia
4) Pizza Pancake
5) None of the above!
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Session -1

Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting any of the questions:
1. The duration of this examination is 1.5 hours.
2. This examination is closed book, closed notes, closed neighbors; any one found cheating
will get zero grade in the course CS101 Introduction to Computing.
3. Answer all questions.
a. There is no choice .
b. You will have to correctly answer all questions in this examination to receive the
maximum possible marks.
4. Unless stated otherwise, all questions carry two marks. Each MCQ has 5 choices.
5. Do not ask any questions about the contents of this examination from anyone.
a. If you think that there is something wrong with any of the questions, attempt it to
the best of your understanding.
b. If you believe that some essential piece of information is missing, make an
appropriate assumption and use it to solve the problem.
6. Most, but not all, of the examination consists of multiple-choice questions. Choose only
one choice as your answer.
a. If you believe that two (or more) of the choices are the correct ones for a
particular question, choose the best one.
b. On the other hand, if you believe that all of the choices provided for a particular
question are the wrong ones, select the one that appears to you as being the least
wrong.
7. All Web development questions should be answered using the HTMLsyntax.
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Q.No 1
An object can be defined as
o Collection of integers and floats
o Collection o of integers and properties
o Collection of While loops and variables
o Collection of properties and methods
o Combination of sequential and conditional structures

Q.No 2
During the integration and testing phase of software development life cycle
o User documents the work that he thinks the system does
o Developer analyzes user's requirements, and perform further
investigation to write the specifications for the system
o Bring the subsystem together to form the systems and test them
o Detailed plan specifying the required resources and expected
deliverables
o Providing the feasibility of the system

Q.No 3
The advantage of client side scripting is
o All browsers support it
o Decreases the complexity of web page
o Reduces network traffic
o Increases server load
o User cannot see your code

Q.No 4
Spreadsheet software
o Is the replacement of ledgers
o Is a replacement of encyclopedia
o Are not used for business calculations and charts
o Is a sub category of science, engineering and graphics software
o Is a sub category of entertainment software.

Q.No 5
Decision support systems are sometimes called
o ERP
o Document-centered computing
o E-commerce software
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o Electronic Encyclopedia
o Expert Systems

Q.No 6
ASP script is
o A data base management system
o Not a server side script
o Linux based server script
o Window based server script
o Unix based server script

Q.No 7
Software that directly interact with the user is called
o System software
o Application software
o Low level languages
o Machine language
o Compilers

Q.No 8
In the AND operation output is true if
o All input variables have true state
o Some of the input variables have true state
o None of the input variables have true state
o All the input variables have false state
o Only one of the input has false state

Q.No 9
Semantic web pages
o Are also called static web pages
o Are not understood by computers
o Are understood by computers
o Are not the extension of today's web pages
o Correct the semantics of the web page

Q.No 10
Two major types of software are
o Application Software, System Software
o Application Software , Database Software
o System Software , Database Software
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o Database Software , Embedded Software
o Database Software , Embedded Software

Q.No 11
Language that is understood by computer hardware is called
o High level language
o Firmware
o Machine language
o Assembly language
o System software

Q.No 12
Microprocessor are made up of semiconductor material called
o Aluminum
o Copper
o Ferrous oxide
o Silicon
o Silicon dioxide

Q.No 13
The following code will

<Html><HEAD>
<TITLE>
My new Web Page
</TITLE>
</HEAD></Html>

o Display "My new Web Page " As a heading on my Web page


o Display "My new Web Page " On the title bar of the browser
o Display "My new Web Page " as a hyper link
o Make "My new Web Page " appear in bold letters
o Not display "My new Web Page

Q.No 14
In an HTML file, it is essential to have
o <Head> tag
o </Body> tag
o <Body> tag
o <B> tag
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o None of above

Q.No 15
A unique identifier for the location of a specific Web page is called a
o FTP
o FAQ
o URL
o http://
o IRC

Q.No 16
Search engines
o Cannot search the entire web
o Are built to facilitate the scientists
o Make the list of images that are available on the net
o Search the news groups for the required information
o Scan the entire web for the desired information

Q.No 17
A web site
o Does not have a unique identifier
o Is accessible to limited user
o Is a collection of related documents on the internet
o Is a place where we can only read information on the internet
o Is a place on the net where we can only write inform ation

Q.No 18
Vacuum Tubes are
o Smaller then transistors
o Developed for military applications
o Made up of two or more electrodes in a glass metal tube
o Used in IBM PC
o Invented by Tim Burners lee

Q.No 19
BASIC stands for
o Basic American Standard Information Code
o Beginners All purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
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Q.No 20
JavaScript

o is an Object based Language


o is an interpreted language
o Both first and second
o is an Object-Oriented Language
o Both second and fourth

Q.No 21
World's first program was written by
o Charles Babbage
o Alfred Tennyson
o Ada Lovelace
o Bernouli
o Newton

Q.No 22
What would be the output of the following Pseudo Code? (3 Marks)

Start
Initialize x to 4
Initialize y to 1
Initialize Result to 0
While (y<=x)

Result=x+y
Y=y+1
Loop
Print Result
End

o4
o8
o 10
o1
o None of the above
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Q.No 23
Convert binary number 100100 into equivalent Decimal number. (5 Marks)

Q.No 24
Write the truth table for Boolean Expression. ( 5 Marks)

Z= x + (x. y)'

Q.No 25
Take a look at the image of the browser screen shown below. Write down the
HTML code that will produce this screen. (15 Marks)
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION

FALL 2007 Marks: 35

CS101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING (Session - 1 ) Time: 120min

StudentID/LoginID: ______________________________

Student Name: ______________________________

Center Name/Code: ______________________________

Exam Date: Monday, November 19, 2007

Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting any of the questions:

1.Attempt all questions. Marks are written adjacent to each question.


2.Do not ask any questions about the contents of this examination from anyone.
a.If you think that there is something wrong with any of the questions, attempt it to the best of your
understanding.
b. If you believe that some essential piece of information is missing, make an appropriate
assumption and use it to solve the problem.
3.Write all steps, missing steps may lead to deduction of marks.
4.Choose the most appropriate choice (among the given) while answering the MCQs.
5.Use of cell phone during the examination is strictly prohibited; otherwise strict disciplinary action will be
taken as per university rules.

**WARNING: Please note that Virtual University takes serious note of unfair means. Anyone found
involved in cheating will get an `F` grade in this course.

For Teacher's use only

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total
Marks

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

<UL> tag is used to

underline text

end the line

create ordered list


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

Browser is a __________________ used for browsing.

Component

Tool

None of these

Device

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

------------ is volatile memory

RAM

ROM

Hard Disk

CD ROM

Question No: 4 ( 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: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Command that allows you to recover form mistakes is

Clear

Edit
Undo

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Question No: 6 ( Marks: 8 )

What makes System Software different from Application software? Explain the attributes of
good application software. Please write down the concise and to the point answer.(4+4)

Question No: 7 ( Marks: 7 )

Draw the OS components diagram? What are the main responsibilities that Kernel plays in
Operating system? Please write down in 6-7 lines max.(3 + 4)

Question No: 8 ( Marks: 6 )

How you can enhance the capability of a micro processor? Write down the answer in
maximum 5-6 lines

Question No: 9 ( Marks: 9 )

Create the following page using html and javascript as shown in the image below. If someone
press “Ok” (submit) button without entering “age”, it should show a message “Please enter
your age”.

Options in drop down menu are


1) Chocolate
2) Vanilla
3) Cherry Garcia
4) Pizza Pancake
5) None of the above!
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Fall 2008
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 2)

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


A
procedure that usually, but not always, works or that gives nearly the right answer is called
► Algorithm
► Logarithm
► Heuristic
► Methodology

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

Which of the following is NOT an Application Software.

► Word Processor

► Web Browser

► Windows XP

► MS Excel

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

Operating System talks to and manages devices through


► Loader
► File Manager
► Memory Manager
► Device Driver

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


You
can ________ from/to a website containing interactive forms.
► Only read
► Only write
► Read and write
► Not read and write

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


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When the user needs something to be done by the computer, he/she gives instructions in the form
of _____ to computer ____
► Software, Hardware
► Hardware, Software
► System Software, Application Software
► Graph, Monitor

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

There is a battery on the motherboard to:


► Give power to the processor
► Save information when computer is off
► Save information when computer is on
► Give power to the motherboard

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

______ is simply a fast port that lets you connect computer peripherals and consumer electronics
to your computer without restart.
► Freeware
► Shareware
► Firewire
► Firmware

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

Which one is correct?

► <BODY></BODY>
► <body></body>
► Both <BODY></BODY> and <body></body>
► <BODY/>

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


The
weaknesses of the computer are:
► Pattern recognition & Storage
► Speed & Innovative ideas
► Pattern recognition & Innovative ideas
► Speed & Storage

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


The
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key strengths of computers are
► Speed
► Storage
► Do not get bored
► All of the given choices

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

Which one is correct?

► <HEAD> </HEAD>
► <HEAD> <END>
► <HEAD> </END>
► <HEAD> <\HEAD>

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

Everything that JavaScript manipulates is treated as:


► Object

► Window

► Text

► Script

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


A
process in which user’s browser check the form’s data is called

► Server-Side Scripting

► Client-Side Scripting

► Bowser Scripting

► Form Scripting

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


-----
------- is volatile memory
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► RAM
► ROM
► Hard Disk
► CD ROM

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

WYSIWYG stands for

► What you say is what you get


What you say is what you get
► Where you see is where you go

► What you see is what you get

► When you see is when you get

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

What is/are the use/uses of Word processor?


► To write a letter

► To write Research paper or report

► To create address labels

► All of the given

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

__________ is the example of Shrink-wrapped software

► PIA information system


► WinZip trial pack
► Linux
► MS Word

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

____________ interacts directly with the computer Hardware


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► Compiler

► Operating system

► Application software

► Assembler

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

Which of the following symbol is used for multiple line comments in JavaScript?

►/
► //
► /*
► //*

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

Consider the following statement written in JavaScript:


str = ”Hello” + ” World”

What will be the value of str ?


► HelloWorld
► Hello World

► Hello + World
► It will result in error

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

__________ give us the ability to manipulate data through reference instead of actual value.

► Constants
► Variables
► Data Types
► Operators

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Bringing subsystems together to form the system is called

► Integration
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► Merging
► Splitting
► Operation & Maintenance

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

Preliminary exploration of possible solutions, technologies, suppliers is called

► Viability
► Feasibility
► Specification
► Integration

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

Algorithm gives us:

► Definition of a problem
► Sequence of steps to solve a problem
► Proper understanding of a problem

► Solution to a problem

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

Web site is collection of related ______


► Web pages
► Information
► Search Engines
► None of the given choices

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

Information on World Wide Web is _______________ unified.


► Physically
► Logically
► Really
► None of the given choices

Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 )

What is coding?

WYSIWYG
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Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 )

Define URL

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 2 )

What is Deterministic Algorithm?

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )

How can we calculate total number of rows in the truth table?

Question No: 31 ( Marks: 5 )

What are JavaScript literal and what are its types?

Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )

What is the impact of web on our Society and Business?


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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Fall 2008
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 2)

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

_______ consists of cells arranged in rows & columns


► Spreadsheets Software
► Word processor
► Presentation Software
► Microsoft Paint Software

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

_________ manages the HW and SW resources ( memory, disk drives etc) of the computer
system, often invisibly.
► Explorer.exe
► System Files
► Operating System
► Application Software

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

Forms can be submitted through _______ & _______ methods


► INCLUDE, POST
► INCLUDE, GET
► GET, POST
► SEND, POST

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


To
display a checkbox on the web page, we use ___ tag
► CHECKBOX
► CHECK
► INPUT
► INPUTBOX

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


You
can ________ from/to a website containing interactive forms.
► Only read
► Only write
► Read and write
► Not read and write

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


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There is a battery on the motherboard to:
► Give power to the processor
► Save information when computer is off
► Save information when computer is on
► Give power to the motherboard

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


We
can change the background color in HTML, using ___ attribute of <body>

► background

► bgcolor

► backcolor

► backgroundcolor

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


___
contains the name of the protocol required to access the resource, a domain name that identifies a
specific computer on the internet and a pathname on the computer
► HTML
► HTTP
► URL
► WWW

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

______ is a client program that uses HTTP to make requests to Web servers throughout the
internet on behalf of the user.
► Web Application
► Web Browser
► Internet Application
► HTML

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

WWW stands for:


► Wide World Web
► World Wide Web
► World White Web
► World Web Wide
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Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The
weaknesses of the computer are:
► Pattern recognition & Storage
► Speed & Innovative ideas
► Pattern recognition & Innovative ideas
► Speed & Storage

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

Floating point unit is also known as _________ unit

► Real
► Integer
► Numeric
► Fractional

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

Programs that reside on Web servers and receive info that a user enters in a form, are known as:

► Server-Side Scripts

► Client-Side Scripts

► Super Scripts

► Form Scripts

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


-----
------- is volatile memory

► RAM
► ROM
► Hard Disk
► CD ROM

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

What will be the result of the following formula in Spreadsheet application ?


SUM(A2:A3) =_________(Assume that A2 = 25 A3 = 75)

► 25
► 50
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► 75
► 100

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

VisiCalc was the first popular _______application on PC’s.

► Spreadsheet
► Word processor
► Presentation
► Database

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

____________ is a system software that converts the source code written in high level language
into machine language code.
► Utilities
► Drivers
► Language Translator
► None of the these

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

What happens if I start a new list without closing the original one?
► An error will be generated
► A nested list will be created

► Previous list will end and a new will start.

► Nothing will happen

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

__________ is a program that executes instructions line by line written in a high-level language.

► Interpreter
► Compiler
► Predictor
► Executor

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

There are_________________ rules to write the Pseudo Code.


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► Standard
► No standard
► Strict
► Pre-defined

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

Which one is not the building block of an algorithm?


► Statements
► Sequences
► Repetitions
► Conditionals

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


In
flow charts, there is only one entry point in conditions while there is/are__________ exit points.

►1
►2
►3
►4

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


A
procedure that usually but not always works or that gives nearly the right answer is
called_____________

► Deterministic Algorithm

► Heuristic Algorithm
► Greedy Algorithm
► Randomized Algorithm

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


A
Modem is a kind of ___
► Input device
► Output device
► Storage device
► Input and Output device

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


The
memory size of the Altair 8800 was
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► 128 bytes
► 128 Kilo bytes
► 256 Kilo bytes
► 256 bytes

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


-----
----- was known as “mill” in Analytical engine.
► Memory
► Processor
► Monitor
► Mouse

Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 )

What is the key feature of object-oriented design?

ANSWER: The key feature of object-oriented design is that it treats every thing as object
having properties and methods. These objects are separately treated and designed and once
designed it can be used in any other system. So once designed can be used many times.

Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 )

Write one purpose of using spreadsheets ?


ANSWERS: Purpose of spreadsheets is that it can do calculations on data accurately.

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 2 )


List
down two advantages of writing Pseudo Code
Answers: The advantages of pseudo code are:
 It is quite similar to human language so easy to understand.
 It is close to real code so easy to write real code from it.

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )

How can we calculate total number of rows in the truth table?

ANSWER: The formula for calculating number of rows in truth table is 2n


Where n = number of inputs

Question No: 31 ( Marks: 5 )

Differentiate between Vector graphics and Bit-mapped graphics.

ANSWER:
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VECTOR GRAPHICS BIT MAPPED IMAGES

1. Treat everything as an object 1. Treats everything as a bit map.

2. Is resolution independent 2. Resolution dependent

3. Relatively small size 3. Large files

4. Example: Corel Draw 4. Example: Microsoft Paint

Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )

Write differences between Shareware and trail ware software.


ANSWER:
SHAREWARE TRIALWARE
1. These are shared freely. 1. Software is offered for a trial
2. It is given without payment ahead period.
of time. 2. When the period is expired it is no
more in use.
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2009
CS101- Introduction to Computing

Time: 60 min
Marks: 43
Student Info
StudentID:

Center:

ExamDate:

For Teacher's Use Only


Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total
No.
Marks

Q No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Marks

Q No. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Marks

Q No. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Marks
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A diode functions as the electronic version of a __________-way valve.
► one
► two
► three
► four

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


What is name of book from which word algorithm is taken ?

► Algebra and trigonometry

► Introduction to algorithms

► Research for new horizons

► Algoritmi de numero Indorum

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


<form> Tags always placed between the <BODY> and </BODY> tags of a Web page
► True
► False

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


_______ consists of cells arranged in rows & columns
► Spreadsheets Software
► Word processor
► Presentation Software
► Microsoft Paint Software

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


_____ was designed as a replacement for typewriter
► Spreadsheet Software
► Word Processor Software
► Presentation Software
► Database Software

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


_________ manages the HW and SW resources ( memory, disk drives etc) of the
computer system, often invisibly.
► Explorer.exe
► System Files
► Operating System
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► Application Software

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


To display a radio button on the web page, we use ___ tag
► INPUTBUTTON
► INPUT
► RADIOBUTTON
► RADIO

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


Machine language is also called
► Assembly Language
► Binary Language
► High Level Language
► HTML Language

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


When the user needs something to be done by the computer, he/she gives instructions in
the form of _____ to computer ____
► Software, Hardware
► Hardware, Software
► System Software, Application Software
► Graph, Monitor

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


A truth table defines the _________of a logic function for all possible _________
► Input -- Outputs
► Output -- Inputs
► Process -- Inputs
► Input -- Processes

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


Which one is correct?

► <BODY></BODY>
► <body></body>
► Both <BODY></BODY> and <body></body>
► <BODY/>

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


WWW stands for:
► Wide World Web
► World Wide Web
► World White Web
► World Web Wide
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Question No: 13 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
A _________translates a high-level language (that is easy to understand for humans)
into a language that the computer can understand
► Computer
► Transistor
► Compiler
► Device

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


Deep Blue was the name of
► computer
► human
► city
► game

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


Data travels through bus in the form of ---------------------------

► Packets
► Bits
► Bytes
► Word

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


Command which saves the selected text before deleting is
► Copy

► Delete

► Cut

► Undo

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


AutoCAD falls in the category of _________________

► Engineering Applications

► Graphics Applications

► Scientific Applications

► Business Applications
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In Spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells by using _____.

► Numbers
► Text
► Formulas
► None of the given choices

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


Which of the following symbol is used for multiple line comments in JavaScript?

►/
► //
► /*
► //*

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


____________ is a system software that converts the source code written in high level
language into machine language code.
► Utilities
► Drivers
► Language Translator
► None of the these

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


__________ is a particularly good language for processing numerical data, but it does
not lend itself very well to large business programs

► BASIC
► PASCAL
► JAVA
► FORTRAN

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


Which of the following number system is used by microprocessor?

► Binary
► Decimal
► Octal
► Hexadecimal

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


The __________Processor is specially designed for PDA?
► PowerPC
► StrongARM
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► Crusoe
► SPARC

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


Mainframe Computers are also called _____
► Enterprise Servers
► Personal Servers
► Enterprise Managers
► Window Servers

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


URL is a/an ________
► Device
► Component
► Address
► Tool

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


Ada, Countess of Lovelace developed first:
► Computer
► Website
► Computer Program
► Analytical engine

Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 )


What is the problem with Brute Force Strategy approach?

Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 )


What was the name of first computer in which binary numbers were used instead of
decimal numbers ?

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 2 )


How can we say that JavaScript is Not Object-Oriented language?

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )


List down the names of any three parameters on which we analyze an algorithm.

Question No: 31 ( Marks: 5 )


Write differences between Shareware and Trialware software.

Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )


What is function of Goal Seek command in Excel?
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2009
CS101- Introduction to Computing

Time: 60 min
Marks: 43
Student Info
StudentID:

Center:

ExamDate:

For Teacher's Use Only


Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total
No.
Marks

Q No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Marks

Q No. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Marks

Q No. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Marks
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Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
A diode functions as the electronic version of a __________-way valve.
► one
► two
► three
► four

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


What is name of book from which word algorithm is taken ?

► Algebra and trigonometry

► Introduction to algorithms

► Research for new horizons

► Algoritmi de numero Indorum

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


<form> Tags always placed between the <BODY> and </BODY> tags of a Web page
► True
► False

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


_______ consists of cells arranged in rows & columns
► Spreadsheets Software
► Word processor
► Presentation Software
► Microsoft Paint Software

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


_____ was designed as a replacement for typewriter
► Spreadsheet Software
► Word Processor Software
► Presentation Software
► Database Software

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


_________ manages the HW and SW resources ( memory, disk drives etc) of the
computer system, often invisibly.
► Explorer.exe
► System Files
► Operating System
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► Application Software

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


To display a radio button on the web page, we use ___ tag
► INPUTBUTTON
► INPUT
► RADIOBUTTON
► RADIO

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


Machine language is also called
► Assembly Language
► Binary Language
► High Level Language
► HTML Language

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


When the user needs something to be done by the computer, he/she gives instructions in
the form of _____ to computer ____
► Software, Hardware
► Hardware, Software
► System Software, Application Software
► Graph, Monitor

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


A truth table defines the _________of a logic function for all possible _________
► Input -- Outputs
► Output -- Inputs
► Process -- Inputs
► Input -- Processes

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


Which one is correct?

► <BODY></BODY>
► <body></body>
► Both <BODY></BODY> and <body></body>
► <BODY/>

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


WWW stands for:
► Wide World Web
► World Wide Web
► World White Web
► World Web Wide
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A _________translates a high-level language (that is easy to understand for humans)
into a language that the computer can understand
► Computer
► Transistor
► Compiler
► Device

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


Deep Blue was the name of
► computer
► human
► city
► game

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


Data travels through bus in the form of ---------------------------

► Packets
► Bits
► Bytes
► Word

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


Command which saves the selected text before deleting is
► Copy

► Delete

► Cut

► Undo

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


AutoCAD falls in the category of _________________

► Engineering Applications

► Graphics Applications

► Scientific Applications

► Business Applications
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Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
In Spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells by using _____.

► Numbers
► Text
► Formulas
► None of the given choices

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


Which of the following symbol is used for multiple line comments in JavaScript?

►/
► //
► /*
► //*

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


____________ is a system software that converts the source code written in high level
language into machine language code.
► Utilities
► Drivers
► Language Translator
► None of the these

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


__________ is a particularly good language for processing numerical data, but it does
not lend itself very well to large business programs

► BASIC
► PASCAL
► JAVA
► FORTRAN

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


Which of the following number system is used by microprocessor?

► Binary
► Decimal
► Octal
► Hexadecimal

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


The __________Processor is specially designed for PDA?
► PowerPC
► StrongARM
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► Crusoe
► SPARC

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


Mainframe Computers are also called _____
► Enterprise Servers
► Personal Servers
► Enterprise Managers
► Window Servers

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


URL is a/an ________
► Device
► Component
► Address
► Tool

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


Ada, Countess of Lovelace developed first:
► Computer
► Website
► Computer Program
► Analytical engine

Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 )


What is the problem with Brute Force Strategy approach?

Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 )


What was the name of first computer in which binary numbers were used instead of
decimal numbers ?

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 2 )


How can we say that JavaScript is Not Object-Oriented language?

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )


List down the names of any three parameters on which we analyze an algorithm.

Question No: 31 ( Marks: 5 )


Write differences between Shareware and Trialware software.

Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )


What is function of Goal Seek command in Excel?
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2009
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 6)
Time: 60 min
Marks: 43

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

Cray-1 was first commercial _________ computer


► Super
► Mini
► Micro
► Personal

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

Browser is a __________________ used for browsing.


► Tool
► Component
► Device
► None of the given choices

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

It represents the _____________ flow chart element.

► Flow Line

► Connector
► Off-page connector
► Start or Stop

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

JavaScript is an example of _____________ language.

► Object-based
► Object-oriented
► Machine
► Assembly

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


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The
set of rules and guidelines a team of developers follow to construct reasonably complex SW
systems is called

► Object Oriented Design


► Object Oriented Software
► Design Methodology
► Programming language

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Waterfall is a _________ life-cycle model.

► Spiral
► Sequential
► Circular
► Spherical

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

What happens if I start a new list without closing the original one?
► An error will be generated
► A nested list will be created

► Previous list will end and a new will start.

► Nothing will happen

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


In
Spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells by using _____.

► Numbers
► Text
► Formulas
► None of the given choices

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

VisiCalc was the first popular _______application on PC’s.

► Spreadsheet
► Word processor
► Presentation
► Database
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Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Fins
are used to --------------

► Communicate with microprocessor


► Increase surface area of Fan
► Decrease surface area of Fan
► Speed up the Fan.

Question No: 11 ( 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: 12 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Everything that JavaScript manipulates is treated as:


► Object

► Window

► Text

► Script

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


The
______ is connected to all other modules of the microprocessor.

► Control unit
► Memory unit
► Floating Point unit
► Arithmetic and Logic unit

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


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Communication protocol is a __________that governs the flow of information over a network
► Set of protocols
► Set of rules
► Device
► Set of methods

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

_________ is the interface in computer that supports transmission of multiple bits at the
same time.
► Serial Port
► Parallel Port
► Universal Serial Bus
► None of the given choices

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

_____ was designed as a replacement for typewriter


► Spreadsheet Software
► Word Processor Software
► Presentation Software
► Database Software

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

Which one of these translates the program once at a time ?


► Interpreter
► Compiler
► Operating system
► Translator

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

Randomized algorithms are often ________ than deterministic algorithms for the same
problem.
► Simpler and more slow
► Simpler and more efficient
► Complex and more efficient
► Complex and more slow

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

Ada written a computer programme for ?

► Analytical Engine
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► Difference Engine

► Harvard Mark 1

► Mechanical engine

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


A
test proposed to determine if a computer has the ability to think. It is called?

► Turing test

► Turning test

► Intelligence test

► None

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


The
most used form tag is the <input> tag.

► True
► False

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

When the user clicks on the "Submit" button, the content of the form is sent to the
server.

► True
► False

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

Extension for saving web page is / are;


► *.html
► *.htm
► *.html and *.htm both are in use
► None of These

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


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In
spread sheet a cell may contain

► Numbers
► Text
► Formulas
► All of the given

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

Programs where no user interaction found during program execution are called
__________.

► Batch programs
► Event-driven programs
► Graphics based programs
► None of the given

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


OO
software is all about _____________.

► Behaviors
► Methods
► Properties
► Objects

Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 )

What is the key feature of batch programs?

Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 )

Name two languages which are used for client side scripting?

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 2 )

What is the purpose of MODEM ?

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )

What is Home Page of a web site?


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Question No: 31 ( Marks: 5 )

Why microprocessor uses the binary number system and not the decimal or any other
number system?

Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )

What is the difference between Interactive-mode and Batch-mode Application


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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Fall 2008
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 2)

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Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
A
procedure that usually, but not always, works or that gives nearly the right answer is called
► Algorithm

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► Logarithm
► Heuristic
► Methodology

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

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Which of the following is NOT an Application Software.

► Word Processor

► Web Browser

► Windows XP
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► MS Excel
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Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Operating System talks to and manages devices through


► Loader
► File Manager
► Memory Manager
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► Device Driver

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


You
can ________ from/to a website containing interactive forms.
► Only read
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► Only write
► Read and write
► Not read and write

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


When the user needs something to be done by the computer, he/she gives instructions in the form
of _____ to computer ____
► Software, Hardware
► Hardware, Software

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► System Software, Application Software
► Graph, Monitor

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

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There is a battery on the motherboard to:
► Give power to the processor
► Save information when computer is off
► Save information when computer is on
► Give power to the motherboard

6.
Question No: 7 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

______ is simply a fast port that lets you connect computer peripherals and consumer electronics
to your computer without restart.
► Freeware
► Shareware
► Firewire
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► Firmware

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


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Which one is correct?

► <BODY></BODY>
► <body></body>
► Both <BODY></BODY> and <body></body>
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► <BODY/>

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


The
weaknesses of the computer are:
► Pattern recognition & Storage
► Speed & Innovative ideas
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► Pattern recognition & Innovative ideas


► Speed & Storage

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


The
key strengths of computers are
► Speed
► Storage
► Do not get bored

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► All of the given choices

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

Which one is correct?

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► <HEAD> </HEAD>
► <HEAD> <END>
► <HEAD> </END>
► <HEAD> <\HEAD>

6.
Question No: 12 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Everything that JavaScript manipulates is treated as:


► Object

► Window
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► Text

► Script
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Question No: 13 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
A
process in which user’s browser check the form’s data is called

► Server-Side Scripting
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► Client-Side Scripting

► Bowser Scripting

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


-----
------- is volatile memory
► RAM
► ROM
► Hard Disk

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► CD ROM

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

WYSIWYG stands for

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► What you say is what you get
What you say is what you get
► Where you see is where you go

► What you see is what you get

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► When you see is when you get

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


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What is/are the use/uses of Word processor?
► To write a letter

► To write Research paper or report

► To create address labels


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► All of the given

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


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__________ is the example of Shrink-wrapped software

► PIA information system


► WinZip trial pack
► Linux
► MS Word
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Question No: 18 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

____________ interacts directly with the computer Hardware

► Compiler
► Operating system

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► Application software

► Assembler

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

Which of the following symbol is used for multiple line comments in JavaScript?

►/
► //
► /*

6.
► //*

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


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Consider the following statement written in JavaScript:
str = ”Hello” + ” World”

What will be the value of str ?


► HelloWorld
► Hello World
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► Hello + World
► It will result in error

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

__________ give us the ability to manipulate data through reference instead of actual value.
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► Constants
► Variables
► Data Types
► Operators
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Question No: 22 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Bringing subsystems together to form the system is called

► Integration
► Merging
► Splitting
► Operation & Maintenance

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

Preliminary exploration of possible solutions, technologies, suppliers is called

► Viability

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► Feasibility
► Specification
► Integration

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

6.
Algorithm gives us:

► Definition of a problem
► Sequence of steps to solve a problem
► Proper understanding of a problem

► Solution to a problem
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Question No: 25 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Web site is collection of related ______


► Web pages
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► Information
► Search Engines
► None of the given choices

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


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Information on World Wide Web is _______________ unified.


► Physically
► Logically
► Really
► None of the given choices
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Question No: 27 ( Marks: 1 )

What is coding?

WYSIWYG
Question No: 28 ( Marks: 1 )
Define URL

Question No: 29 ( Marks: 2 )

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What is Deterministic Algorithm?

Question No: 30 ( Marks: 3 )

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How can we calculate total number of rows in the truth table?

Question No: 31 ( Marks: 5 )

What are JavaScript literal and what are its types?

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Question No: 32 ( Marks: 5 )

What is the impact of web on our Society and Business?


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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2010
CS101- Introduction to Computing
Ref No: 1340580
Time: 60 min
Marks: 38

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Student Info
Student ID:

Center:

Exam Date:

For Teacher's Use Only


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Vacuum tubes were replaced by ___

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► Punch cards

► Transistors

► Micro Processors

► Resistors

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

►8
6
► 12

► 16
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Hexadecimal number system is based on -------------------- digits

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

Java script interact with user through______________


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► Special control

► Internet explorer

► Event handlers

► Java script does not interact with user


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

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Which one is correct for JavaScript?

► onMouseOver

► OnMouseOver

► onmouseover

► All of the given

Question No: 5

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( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Programs that reside on Web servers and receive info that a user enters in a form, are
known as:
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► Server-Side Scripts
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► Client-Side Scripts

► Super Scripts

► Form Scripts
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Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The ______ is connected to all other modules of the microprocessor.


► Control unit

► Memory unit

► Floating Point unit

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► Arithmetic and Logic unit

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

WWW stands for:

► Wide World Web

► World Wide Web

► World White Web

► World Web Wide


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

Supercomputers are used in:


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► Weather forecasting

► Aeroplane mnufacturing

► Atomic bomb experiments

► All of the given choices


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

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


► Tape

► RAM

► Floppy

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► DVD

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

To display a checkbox on the web page, we use ___ tag

► CHECKBOX

► CHECK

► INPUT

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

Users communicate with the computer using a consistent user interface provided by the OS.
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► True

► False

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


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OO software is all about _____________.

► Behaviors
► Methods

► Properties

► Objects

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

Web standards are being developed by

► Mozilla

► Microsoft

► IBM

► World Wide Web Consortium

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

_________ are great for showing parts of a whole that are generally expressed in
percentages.
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► Line Charts

► Pie Charts

► Bar Charts
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► None of the options described

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


A diode is a __________terminal device

► Three

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► Two

► One

► None of above

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

Select the attribute of the <form> tag

► Method
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► Action

► Value
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► All of above

Question No: 17 ( Marks: 2 )

Explain briefly the different techniques that are used to embed JavaScript code in a
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web page?

Question No: 18 ( Marks: 2 )

What is an interpreter? Write its one benifit over compiler.


Question No: 19 ( Marks: 2 )

Whether response time of a microprocessor is greater or less than that of RAM?

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Question No: 20 ( Marks: 3 )

Write formula for the following expression.


1) If we want to add the value from cell C3 to C10 we can write
2) If we want to add the value of C2 to the value of C4 and than multiply by
C6 , the formula is written for

Question No: 21 ( Marks: 3 )

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How can we enter data in more than one line in an html form?
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Question No: 22 ( Marks: 5 )

What is software life cycle?


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Question No: 23 ( Marks: 5 )

Elaborate greedy algorithm definition with solid example in favour and one counter
example?
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2010
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 2)
Ref No:
Time: 60 min
Marks: 38

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Student Info
StudentID:

Center:

ExamDate: 5/27/2010 12:00:00 AM

For Teacher's Use Only


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9 10

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11

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Detailed plan, specifying the required resources and expected deliverables, is done in
________ phase.

► Planning

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► User Requirements
► Design
► Developer Specification

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


A combination of word processing and graphic design is

► Corel Draw

► Desktop Publishing

► Paint

► WordPad

transmitted.
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► Port
► Slots
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Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
------------- is an electronic path within a Computer System along which bits are

► Bus
► Modem
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Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
The key strengths of computers are
► Speed
► Storage
► Do not get bored
► All of the given choices

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


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We can change the background color in HTML, using ___ attribute of <body>

► background

► bgcolor

► backcolor
► backgroundcolor

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


ASCII WHITE is the fastest Super computer which can perform __________

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calculations in one second.
► 1.3 billion
► 1.3 trillion
► 1.3 miillion
► 1.3 thousand

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


_____ is the example of server-side scripts on Unix servers.
► ASP
► CGI
► VBScript
► JavaScript

► Operating System
► Application Software
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Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
We need _____________ for memory management in computer
► Software
► Hardware

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


Data was stored and counted mechanically using ----------- decimal storage wheels, ------
--------------- rotary dial switches.
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► 300,400

► 1300,1400

► 30100,14100

► 3000 , 1400
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Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


The first spread sheet program was invented by
► Charles Babbage
► Dan Bricklin
► Paul Graham
► John von Neumann
Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
In x = x + 20, x is called a __________.

► Constant
► String
► Variable

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► Number

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


The transistor is a solid state semiconductor device used for amplification and switching, and has
__________ terminals.
one
two
three
four

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


A diode functions as the electronic version of a __________-way valve.
► one
► two
► three
► four

Question No: 14
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- Please choose one

This element of Flow Chart is called_____________.


► Process
► Off page connector
► Decision
► Connector
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Question No: 15 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Choose the correct html format to create a checkbox.

► <checkbox>

► <input type=”checkbox”>
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► <check>
► <input type=”check”>

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


---------------is the process of starting or restarting a computer.
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 IOS

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 efreshing

►B ooting

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►N one of given

Question No: 17 ( Marks: 2 )


What is the Title of the web page for following code segment?
<Head>
<TITLE> VU Web <\TITLE>
<TITLE> Page </TITLE>
</Head>

Question No: 18 ( Marks: 2 )


What do you mean by Comments?

Question No: 19 ( Marks: 2 )

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How can an operating system be viewed as a resource allocator?

Question No: 20 ( Marks: 3 )


What is the role of application software in Education?
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Question No: 21 ( Marks: 3 )
Give four properties and two methods of window object ?

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 5 )


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What is the difference between High-level and Low-level programming languages?

Question No: 23 ( Marks: 5 )


Elaborate greedy algorithm definition with solid example in favour and one counter
example?
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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2010
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 4)
Ref No: 1341114
Time: 60 min
Marks: 38

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Student Info
StudentID: MC100200513

Center: OPKST

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Ada, Countess of Lovelace developed first:
► Computer
► Website
► Computer Program

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► Analytical engine

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


Charles Babbage was a/an
► Mathematician
► Computer Scientist
► Physician
► Analyst

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


Detailed plan, specifying the required resources and expected deliverables, is done in
________ phase.
6 ► Planning
► User Requirements
► Design
► Developer Specification

Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 )


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- Please choose one
A computer program that facilitates the communication between the computer and a
peripheral device is called___________________
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► Operating system
► Utilities
► Language Translator
► Device Drives

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


To start an ordered list from 20 instead of 1, we will write

► <OL begin = “20">


► <OL initiate = “20">
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► <OL start = “20">


► <OL from = “20">

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


_________ is the best known builder for supercomputers.
► Sun
► Cray Research
► Microsoft
► Apple

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

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Using COLSPAN, number of rows of the current cell should extend itself
► Upward
► Downward
► Both Upward and Downward
► None of the given choices

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


Interactive forms are always placed between ___ tag-set
► TITLE
► HEAD
► BODY
► HTML

Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 )

computer system, often invisibly.


6 ► Explorer.exe
► System Files
► Operating System
► Application Software
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- Please choose one
_________ manages the HW and SW resources ( memory, disk drives etc) of the

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


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Speakers fall into the hardware category.
► True
► False

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


______________ software directly interacts with the hardware.

► Application software
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► System software

► Dynamic software

► Distributed software
Question No: 12 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
In spreadsheet, which of the following function is used to solve the
3x 3  2 x  5  0
equation ?
► =COUNTIF
► =GoalSeek

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► None of the above
► =Sum

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


_______ is known as the best feature in word processing.
► Cut
► Copy
► Paste
► Undo

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


In java script objects may have___________ properties.
6 ► Single

► Several

► Multiple
► All of the given options

Question No: 15 ( Marks: 1 )


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- Please choose one
_________ are great for showing parts of a whole that are generally expressed in
percentages.
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► Line Charts

► Pie Charts

► Bar Charts

► None of the options described


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


Small Computer System Interface is
► Slower and harder to configure then serial and parallel ports

► Faster then USB


► Both first choices

► Slower then USB but Faster then serial and parallel

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Question No: 17 ( Marks: 2 )
Write the major types of softwares with examples?

Question No: 18 ( Marks: 2 )


What is the major difference between paragraph <p> and Line Break
<BR> tags?

Question No: 19 ( Marks: 2 )


Why PASCAL was designed and what is the problem with PASCAL?

Question No: 20 ( Marks: 3 )

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What are the key requirements of E-commerce Software?

Question No: 21
Write down the pseudo code for the following flow chart.
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Question No: 22 ( Marks: 5 )


(a) Write down two positive features of client-side scripting.

(b) Discuss two deficiencies of JavaScript.


Question No: 23 ( Marks: 5 )
What are the key features of a word processor?

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MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2010
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 4)
Ref No: 1341159
Time: 60 min
Marks: 38

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Student Info
StudentID: MC100201286

Center: OPKST

ExamDate: 5/28/2010 12:00:00 AM

For Teacher's Use Only


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

JavaScript does not support_______________

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► User interaction
► Graphics
► Network operations
► Both Graphics and Network operations

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

__________ language is very good for writing well-structured and readable programs, but it is
not as flexible as the C programming language

► BASIC
► PASCAL
► JAVA
► FORTRAN

Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 )


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- Please choose one

__________ is the example of Shrink-wrapped software


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► PIA information system
► WinZip trial pack
► Linux
► MS Word
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Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

___________ refers to the firmware code which is run by an IBM compatible PC when first
powered on.
► DOS
► BIOS
► Utility Program
► None of these
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Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

RTOS stands for____________________

► Real Task Operating System


► Random Time Operating System
► Rational Time Operating System
► Real Time Operating System

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one


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-------- is an electronic path within a Computer System along which bits are transmitted.

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► Port
► Slots
► Bus
► Modem

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


A
microprocessor can be made more powerful by increasing its ________

► Clock frequency
► Word length
► Clock frequency and Word length
► None of above

Question No: 8

► Compiler
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► Operating system
► Translator

Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 )


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- Please choose one

Which one of these translates the program once at a time ?


► Interpreter

- Please choose one


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------- is volatile memory

►R  AM
►R  OM
►H  ard Disk
►C  D ROM

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


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British scientist named John A. Fleming made a vacuum tube known today as a diode. Then the
diode was known as a "valve," Is it true?

►
►

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


<form> Tags always placed between the <BODY> and </BODY> tags of a Web page
►T rue
►F alse

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

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_____________ is generally measured in terms of the number of steps required to execute an
algorithm.

► Space
► Time
► Memory and time
► Bandwidth

Question No: 13

►G
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 vent-driven programs
 raphics based programs
► None of the given

Question No: 14 ( Marks: 1 )


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- Please choose one

Programs where no user interaction found during program execution are called __________.

►B
►E
 atch programs

- Please choose one


For
connector the following symbol is used:
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►S
 quare

►R
 ectangle

►D
 iamond

►C
 ircle

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


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After starting computer, which module of operating system activates first?


►L
 inker

►Kernel

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►L
 oader

►D
 evice manager
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Question No: 16 ( Marks: 1 )
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- Please choose one
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"Every minute dies a man, And one and a sixteenth is born" said by?

►Alfred, Lord Tennyson

►C
 harles Babbage

►Ada, Countess of Lovelace

►B
 abbage and Lord Tennyson
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Question No: 17 ( Marks: 2 )

Why JavaScript is called Object-based language, why not Object-Oriented ?

Question No: 18 ( Marks: 2 )


Draw flow chart symbols for "process" and "off page connector" ?

Question No: 19 ( Marks: 2 )

How can you open a link in a new browser window?

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Question No: 20 ( Marks: 3 )
List
down the names of any three parameters on which we analyze an algorithm.

Question No: 21 ( Marks: 3 )

What is the difference between user requirements and development specification.

Question No: 22 ( Marks: 5 )

Which two phases of the SW lifecycle do you think are the most important and effort consuming
steps? Explain with reasons.

Question No: 23 ( Marks: 5 )


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Write down the algorithm for converting decimal number to binary?
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