Centre of Computer Education

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Guideline for the Entrance Test
a) b) c) d) e) MCA Admissions will be done on the basis of Entrance Test and subsequent interview. The entrance examination for admission to the MCA Course consists of a written test of 200 Marks. The interview shall carry 100 marks. The final result shall be prepared out of total 300 marks. There shall be one paper of three hours, comprising of 150 objective/short answer type questions. The paper shall have 70 questions from Mathematics, 40 questions from Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Science, 20 questions from Computer Awareness and 20 questions from General English.

Syllabus for the Entrance Test

The questions in this paper will cover: Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Intermediate level Mathematics, Vocabulary, Computer Awareness, English Comprehension and Verbal Ability

Mathematics:
Algebra: Fundamental Operations in Algebra, Expansion, Factorization, Quadratic Equations, Indices, Logarithms, Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Permutations and Combinations; Probability and Statistics : Basic concepts of Probability Theory, Averages, Frequency Distributions, and Measures of Dispersions and Skewness Binomial, Poisson, Normal Distributions, Curve Fitting, and Principle of Least Squares, Correlation and Regression. Arithmetic: Ratios and Proportions, Problems on Time-Work, Distance-Speed, Percentage. Basic Set Theory and Functions: Set, Relations and Mappings. Mensuration: Areas, Triangles and Quadrilaterals, Area and Circumference of Circles, Volumes and Surface Areas of Simple Solids such as Cubes, Spheres, Cylinders and Cones. Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Indefinite and Definite Integration, Differential Equations, Co-ordinates and Straight Lines, Circles, Conic Sections, Complex Numbers, Sequences and Series, Exponential and Log Series, Determinants and Matrices.

Analytical Ability, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Science:

General Aptitude: The main objective of this section is to assess the general aptitude of the candidate to pursue computer application and software profession.

Computer Awareness:
Computer Basics: Organization of a Computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Structure of Instructions in CPU, Input / Output Devices, Computer Memory, Memory Organization, Back-up Devices. Operating System. Data Representation: Representation of Characters, Integers, and Fractions, Binary and Hexadecimal Representations, Binary Arithmetic: Addition, Subtraction, Division, and Multiplication. Logic Algebra: Boolean Algebra, Theorems, Switching Functions, Disjunctive and Conjunctive, Canonical forms of Switching Functions, Combinational and Sequential Circuits. Computer Architecture: Block Structure of Computers, Communication Between Processor and I/O Devices, Interrupts. Computer Language: Algorithms, Flow Chart, Control Structures, Design of Algorithm, Concepts of Low Level, Intermediate Level and High Level Language Programming in C.

General English:
Questions in this section will be designed to test the candidates' general understanding of the English language. There will be questions on the following topics: Comprehension, Vocabulary, Basic English Grammar (like usage of correct forms of verbs, prepositions and articles), Word power, Synonyms and Antonyms, Meanings of words and phrases, Technical writing.

Sample Questions

MCA Sample Question Paper

1. TYRANNY means a) Misrule b) Power c) Madness c) Disparage c) Bully d) Cruelty d) Scott d) Bad man d) None of these

2. The synonym of BELITTLE is a) Diminish b) Mock 3. One who uses fear as a weapon of power is called a a) Anarchist b) Terrorist

4. For any complex number z, the minimum value of |z| + |z-2i| is: a) 0 b) 2 c) 1 5. The sum of the series a)

n 2n + 1

1 1 1 + 2 + 2 + upto 2n terms is: 2 1 4 1 6 1 1 1 b) c) 2n + 1 n +1

2

d)

4 2n 1

6. Find the value of x which satisfies log x+1 (x2-3x+1) =1 a) 3 b)7 c) 4 7. If A= a) 4B

2 3

d) 0

i i & B= i i

1 1 8 1 1 then A equals:
b) 128B
6 4 2

c) -128B d) 8

d) -64B

8. If sinx+sin x+sin x=1 then cos x-4cos x+8cos x is equal to: a) 0 b) 2 c) 4 9. The value of expression (1/cos290) + (1/ a)

3 /4
2 2

b) 4/ 3
2

3 sin250) is equal to: c) 2/ 3

2

d)

3 /2

10. If the two circles x +y +2gx+2fy=0 and x +y +2g1x+2f1y=0 touch each other, then: a) f1g=fg1 b) ff1=gg1 c) f2+g2=f12+g12 d) None of these 11. Given f (2)=6 and f (1)=4, a) 3/2

lim
h >0

f ( 2 h + 2 + h 2 ) f ( 2) is equal to: f (h h 2 + 1) f (1)

c) 5/2 d) -3

b) 3

12. If the sum of four integers in arithmetic progress is 24 and their product is 945, then the numbers are: a) 3,5,7,9 b) 5,8,11,14 c) 4,8,12,16 d) None of these 13. Choose the pair/group of words having the same relationship as Wind : Hurricane a) Clouds: Rain b) Sky: Universe c) Thunder: Lightning d) Water: Life 14. The orbit of Geo-stationary satellite is called a) Stationary Orbit b) Parking Orbit these c) Radial Orbit d)None of

15. How many address lines are needed to address each memory location in a 2048X4 memory chip a) 10 b) 11 c) 8 d) 12