GC University, Lahore

Introduction to Information and Communication Technology (CS-1104)

BSCS (Hons) Semester I Session 2020-2024

Time Allowed: 2 hrs 30 Min Max. Marks: 60

1.. The assessment policy for the online examinations of Semester-I is "Open Book" and "Open
Internet" Exam.
2. Students shall attempt online exam on Plain Pages (Hand Written Format) and submit Single
PDF File of attempted Paper/Pages over MS Teams in given time.
3. Total time to attempt every exam is 2:30 hours (i.e, 150 Minutes) while there will be extra 30
minutes to submit the exam through MS Teams.
4. In case any student remains unable to submit exam in given time due to power/internet failure,
he/she should intimate concerned teacher and/or departmental controller of examination through
respective CR through SMS/CALL/Teams within due time with proper evidence of completing
the exam in given time.
Note: Attempt any FIVE Questions

Q # 1 a) What are the five basic functions performed by the computer system? 4
b) Define Computer. Draw a block diagram to illustrate basic organization of a computer
system and explain the functions of various units. 8

Q # 2 a) Define register. Discuss different types of register? 6

b) What is the difference between sequential access devices and direct access devices? 3
c) Define magnetic disk. Discuss the basic principles of operation of magnetic disk. 3

Q # 3 a) Define Input devices. Discuss any three types of input devices. 6

b) Define output devices. Differentiate impact and non-impact printers. 6

Q # 4 a) Solve the following(Not using direct method) 6

i) (87956)10 = ( ________ )8
ii) (11111111)2 = ( ___________ )10
iii) (A2B3E)16 = ( ____________ )8
b) Solve the following by using direct method. 6
1) (11110010010)2 = ( ________)8
2) (7777)8 = ( ________ )16
3) (8EB76)16 = ( ________ )2

Q # 5 Write notes on the following 3x4=12

i) Firmware
ii) Midleware
iii) Logical System Architecture
iv) Ordering and developing customized Software

Q # 6 a) Define Software. How many types of software? Write two examples of each. 6
b) Write in detail the various phases of software development life cycle (SDLC). 6

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