RGPV First Year Engineering (Set B) (Semester 1)
Basic Computer Engg.
May 2013
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Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


Answer any one question from Q1 & Q2
1 (a) Discuss classification of computers.
7 M
1 (b) Distinguish between :
i) Input unit and output unit ii) CPU and ALU iii) Data and information
7 M

2 (a) What is a register? How are registers used in the arithmetic logic and supervisory-control units of a CPU?
7 M
2 (b) Discuss the major ethical issues in the field of computing?
7 M

Answer any one question from Q3 & Q4
3 (a) Define operating system. Explain briefly the functions performed by an operating system.
7 M
3 (b) Explain the following terms:
i) Process ii) Process state iii) Process control block.
7 M

4 (a) Compare procedure oriented programming and object oriented programming.
7 M
4 (b) Write and explain the features of object oriented programming language.
7 M

Answer any one question from Q5 & Q6
5 (a) What do you understand by precedence and associativity of operators. Give hierarchy and precedence of operators available in C++ in tabular form.
7 M
5 (b) Compare the following :
i) Structures and unions ii) Objects and classes iii) Base class and derived class
7 M

6 (a) What are constructors? How many types of constructors are there in C++? Give examples of each type.
7 M
6 (b) Explain function over loading with the help of a program.
7 M

Answer any one question from Q7 & Q8
7 (a) Compare file oriented approach and data base approach.
7 M
7 (b) Define the following terms:
i) Data Independence ii) Network data model
7 M

8 (a) Compare the following :
i) Structures and unions ii) Objects and classes iii) Base class and derived class
7 M
8 (b) What is meant by Data definition language? Give any four DDL commands.
7 M

Answer any one question from Q9 & Q10
9 (a) Discuss OSI model of Networking.
7 M
9 (b) Briefly discuss about the following devices:-
i) Router ii) Repeater iii) Bridge
7 M

10 (a) Give the TCP/IP protocol architecture structure. Also give the functions of each layer.
7 M
10 (b) Write short notes on the following :-
i) World wide web ii) Network security
7 M



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