MATH-105

Set 1:
1.(a) How would you define computer? Why is it also known as a data
processor?
(b) What do you mean by generation of computer? Write the basic
characteristics of fourth generation computer.
(c) Draw a block diagram to illustrate the basic organization of a computer
system & explain the functions of the various units?
(d) Differentiate between the characteristic of primary & secondary storage
of a computer system.
(e) What is an input interface? How does it differ from an output interface?

Set 2:
2.(a) What is meant by the base of a number system? What is the value of
the base for decimal, hexadecimal, binary & octal systems?
(b) What is a bit or byte in computer terminology?
(c) What is the difference between positional & non-positional number
systems? Give Examples of both types of number systems.

Set 3:
Only Math
3. (a) Subtract in complementary method.
(b) Carry out the following conversions:
(i) (ii) (iii)
(c) Explain Number System.

Set 4:
4. (a) What is memory? Write short notes on PROM, EPROM, RAM &
ROM.
(b) What is Cache memory? Difference between Cache memory & virtual
memory?
(c) Write the differences between static & dynamic RAM?
(d) Differentiate between microprocessor & Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

Set 5:
5.(a) What is high level & Low level language? Difference between high
level & low level language.
(b) Rules Of Variable.
(c) Valid Test.
(d) Define Variable, constant. List out the following names are valid or
invalid, if invalid then why?
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

Set 6:
6.(a) What is c operator? What is Firmware? Why is firmware gaining
popularity?
(b) Describe the basic data types.
(c) Define flowchart.
(d) What are the advantages of flowchart in writing a program?
(e) Describe the basic structure of C program.

Set 7:
7.(a) Write a short note on printf() & scanf() statements with example.
(b) Statement ( If , Else, For, Do, While, Do While).
(c) What is an array variable in c language?
(d) What do you mean by subfunction in c language?
(e) What is a prototype in C subfunction?
(f) Define Global and local variable.
Set 8:
8.(a) Write a simple c program.
(b) Write a C program.
prepared by
M. S. RUPOK