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    This document is a past exam paper for the Bachelor of Computer Applications degree. It contains 9 questions testing knowledge of various computer science topics. Question 1 has 8 subparts testing topics like binary conversion, storage capacity calculations, computer architecture, algorithms, and networking. The other questions test additional topics such as hardware, software, programming, networking, security, and more. In total, there are over 50 sub-questions testing a wide range of foundational computer science knowledge.

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    This document is a past exam paper for the Bachelor of Computer Applications degree. It contains 9 questions testing knowledge of various computer science topics. Question 1 has 8 subparts testing topics like binary conversion, storage capacity calculations, computer architecture, algorithms, and networking. The other questions test additional topics such as hardware, software, programming, networking, security, and more. In total, there are over 50 sub-questions testing a wide range of foundational computer science knowledge.

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    BCS 11

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    of 5

    No.

    of Printed Pages : 5 BCS-011

    BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS


    (BCA) (Revised)
    Term-End Examination
    June, 2022

    BCS-011 : COMPUTER BASICS AND PC SOFTWARE

    Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100


    (Weightage : 75%)

    Note : Question number 1 is compulsory and carries


    40 marks. Attempt any three questions from the
    rest.

    1. (a) Perform the following operations : 5


    (i) Convert (235)10 to binary
    (ii) Convert (10·3750)10 to binary
    (iii) Convert (1011101)2 to decimal
    (iv) Convert (FABC)16 to binary
    (v) Convert (A5)16 to decimal

    (b) What will be the storage capacity of a


    2·5 inch diameter disk pack having 4 plates
    with each surface of the plate having
    2048 tracks and each track having
    512 sectors ? A sector can store 1024 bytes
    of data. 3
    BCS-011 1 P.T.O.
    (c) Explain the von Neumann Architecture
    with the help of a diagram. 4
    (d) Explain two features of the software that
    will be needed for each of the following
    operations : 6
    (i) Keeping track of files and directories.
    (ii) Translating high level language
    program to machine language.
    (iii) Identify and remove computer virus.

    (e) Write an algorithm and draw the


    flowchart for finding the sum of the first
    10 odd numbers. 7

    (f) Given the following IP addresses and


    Subnet mask, find the Net-ID : 3
    (i) IP address 10.1.5.7 with subnet mask
    255.0.0.0
    (ii) IP address 192.168.1.05 with subnet mask
    255.255.255.0

    (g) Explain the purpose of the following


    Networking devices. : 6
    (i) Network Interface Card
    (ii) Modem
    (iii) Repeater

    (h) List any six advantages of e-learning. 3

    (i) List two advantages and one disadvantage


    of using Inkjet Printer. 3

    BCS-011 2
    2. (a) Define the term Instruction in the context
    of a computer processor. Explain the role of
    control unit for execution of an instruction. 5
    (b) Differentiate between the following : 10
    (i) Static RAM and Dynamic RAM
    (ii) RAM and ROM
    (iii) Hard disk and Magnetic tapes
    (iv) DVD and CD
    (c) What is the role of a port in a computer ?
    Explain the use of (i) Parallel port, and
    (ii) Serial port in a computer. 5

    3. (a) Explain the terms client and server in


    the context of client/server architecture.
    Explain the three-tier client/server
    architecture with the help of a diagram. 5
    (b) What is an Open-source Software ? List
    any two objectives of an Open-source
    movement. List the name and purpose of
    any four Open-source Software. 5
    (c) Define the following in the context of an
    Operating System : 6
    (i) Batch Processing
    (ii) Graphical User Interface
    (iii) Multiprogramming
    (iv) Time-Sharing System
    BCS-011 3 P.T.O.
    (d) Given the values of three variables as
    x = 5, y = 8 and z = 13, what would be
    the output of the following expressions in
    C programming language ? 4

    (i) x==y
    (ii) (x + y) = = z
    (iii) y < z
    (iv) x ! = z

    4. (a) Explain the terms in the context of


    Computer Network : 6
    (i) Half Duplex
    (ii) Channel
    (iii) Packet Switching
    (iv) Bandwidth

    (b) Explain the characteristics of Local Area


    Networks. How are LANs different from
    WANs ? 5

    (c) What is a URL in the context of Internet ?


    Explain with the help of an example. Also
    explain the role of DNS with the help of an
    example. 4

    (d) Explain the characteristics of the following : 5


    (i) WIKI
    (ii) Social Networking

    BCS-011 4
    5. Explain any five of the following with the help of
    an example or a diagram, wherever required : 54=20

    (a) Security Threats on Internet

    (b) TCP/IP Model

    (c) Object-Oriented Programming Language

    (d) Perverse Software

    (e) Subroutine and Functions

    (f) Memory Hierarchy

    (g) Classification of Printers

    (h) Features of Spreadsheet Software

    BCS-011 5 P.T.O.

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