R-2015

Computer application

Time: 3 Hrs Maximum: 100

Marks

(10 x 2 =
20)

Part A

Answer All Questions

1. What are the characteristic of computer?

Speed,reliability,accuracy,storage capacity,diligence,versatility (2)

2. List types of computers.

Super computer (2)

Mainframe computer

Minicomputer

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 Microcomputer

3. Define ALU.

An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a digital circuit used to perform

arithmetic and logic operations. (2)

4. Define register.

A processor register (CPU register) is one of a small set of data

holding places that are part of the computer processor. (2)

5. Give the difference between ROM and RAM.

Rom stands for read only memory and Ram stands for random
access memory (2)

Rom is non-volatile and ram is volatile

6. What are input systems?

The devices which feeds data to the the computer. (2)

Example:keyboard,scanner,etc.

7. List the types of monitor.

LED,LCD,CRT (2)

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8. What is meant by assembler?

interprets software programs written in assembled Designed to run

(2)

computer’s hardware and application programs

9. Define system software.

To run computer’s hardware and application programs (2)

10. Give the difference between compiler and interpreter.

Compiler checks the entire program (2)

Interpreter checks line by line

Part B

(5 x 6 = 30)

Answer either (a) or (b) from each question

11. (a) Explain history and development of computer.

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 Charles babbage is the father of the computer(1)

They are 5 generation of computer. (1)

First generation:1940-56 vacuum tubes(1)

Second generation:1956-63 transistors(1)

Third generation:1964-71 integrated circuits(1)

Fifth generation:1971-present micro processor (1)

(OR)

(b) Explain primary and secondary storage memory in detail.

* Primary memory stores data for fast access and example with block
diagram of RAM (3)
* Secondary memory is the external memory of the computer which can
be used to store data and information on a long-term basis (3)

12. Explain control unit in detail.

* The control unit (CU) is component of a computer's central(2)

processingunit (CPU)

* It directs the operation of the processor. It tells the computer's

memory, arithmetic and logic unit and input and output devices how to
respond to the instructions that have been sent to the processor. (2)

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 * It directs the operation of the other units by providing timing and
control signals (2)

(OR)

(b)Give comparison between different types of PCs.

(4)

Desktop: a computer that could fit on a desk was remarkably small,leading

to the "desktop" nomenclature. . Desktop computers come in a variety of
styles ranging from large vertical tower cases to small models which can be
tucked behind an LCD monitor.

Portable :easy to handle (1)

Laptop,amartphones (1)

13. (a) Explain ALU in detail.

An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a digital circuit used to perform

arithmetic and logic operations. (2)
* It represents the fundamental building block of the central processing
unit (CPU) of a computer. (2)
* Modern CPUs contain very powerful and complex ALUs. In addition to
ALUs, modern CPUs contain a control unit (CU). Most of the operations of
a CPU are performed by one or more ALUs, which load data from input
registers. (2)

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 (OR)

(b Explain memory devices in detail.

Internal memory:cache and primary memory with structure (3)

External memory:magnetic disk with structure (3)

14. (a) Explain MICR in detail.

MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) is a technology used to

verify the legitimacy or originality of paper documents, especially
checks. (3)

* Special ink, which is sensitive to magnetic fields, is used in the

printing The use of MICR can enhance security and minimize the losses
caused by some types of crime. (3)

(OR)

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 (b) Explain VGA in detail.

(3)

(VGA) is a graphics standard for video display controller first

introduced with the IBM PS/2 line of computers
1987,[1][2] following CGA and EGA introduced in earlier IBM
personal computers.

(3)

Significance:

 256 KB Video RAM

 16-color and 256-color paletted display modes.
 262,144-color global palette
 Selectable 25.175 MHz[6] or 28.322 MHz master pixel clock
 Usual line rate fixed at 31.46875 kH

15. (a) Explain system software in detail.

Designed to run computer’s hardware and application programs

* Boot program(1)

* An assembler(1)
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* Device driver(2)

* BIOS(2)

(OR)

(b) Explain application software in detail.

Application software is a term which is used

for software created for a specific purpose. (2)

* It is generally a program or collection of programs used

by end users. It can be called an application or simply
an app. (2)

Examples:

 Word processing software (2)

 Database programs
 Entertainment software
 Business software
 Educational software
 Computer-aided design(CAD) software
 Spreadsheet software et

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 Part C
(5 x 10 = 50)

Answer Five questions out of Seven

16. Explain types of computer in detail.

 Supercomputer.(2)
 Mainframe Computer.(2)
 Minicomputer.(3)
 Microcomputer.(3)

17. Explain components of computer.

* Input and output devises (2)

* ALU (2)

* Registers (2)

* Control unit (2)

* CPU (2)

18. Explain input and output devices in detail.

Input deices: keyboard,bar code reader,mouse (5)

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 Output devices:monitor,speaker (5)

19. Explain types of printers in detail.

 Laser Printers. (1)

 Solid Ink Printers. (1)
 LED Printers. (1)
 Business Inkjet Printers. (1)
 Home Inkjet Printers. (1)
 Multifunction Printers. (1)
 Dot Matrix Printers. (2)
 3D Printers. (2)

20. Explain operating systems in detail.

An operating system (OS) is system software that

manages computer hardware and software resources and provides

common services for computer programs.

Types:

batch os (2)

Real time os (2)

Distributed os (2)

Time sharing (2)

Network os (2)

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 21. Explain storage devices in detail.

 Hard drive(1)
 CD-ROM(1)
 DVD-ROM(1)
 flash media(1)
 "thumb" drive(1)
 memory stick(1)
 iPOD(1)
 digital camera(1)
 removable hard drive(1)
 back-up tape(1)

22. Explain computer software in detail.

(4)

* Computer software, or simply software, is a collection

of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work.

* In computer science and software engineering, computer software

is all information processed by computer
systems, programs and data.

* Computer software includes computer programs, libraries and

related non-executable data, such as online documentation or digital
media.

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They are two types:

* System software (3)

* Application software. (3)

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