B.Sc. (General) 1st Semester
Computer Science
Paper: CS01 : Theory-A: Computer Fundamentals
Time Allowed: Three Hours) Maximum Marks: 30
Note:- Students are required to attempt one question from each section. Section E is compulsory.
SECTION—A
1. What is Computer? Explain the block diagram of the Computer system. Discuss the working principles and applications of Computer. 6
2. Write notes on the following:
(a) Hardware and software
(b) Processing unit of computer
(c) Output devices of the computer. 2x3=6
SECTION—B
3. What do you mean by computer memory? What are standard units of computer memory? Explain memory organization and types of memory. 6
4. Define computer memory. Explain types and features of
(i) primary memory and
(ii) secondary memory in detail. 6
SECTION—C
5. (a) What do you mean by software ? Discuss different categories of software. 3
(b) What do you mean by programming languages? Explain the generations of programming languages. 3
6. Computer is a very important machine and has a number of applications. Discuss the applications of computers in fields like education, remote sensing, and industries.6
SECTION-D
7. What is an operating system? Name a few most commonly used operating systems. Explain the functions of the operating system in detail.
8. (a) Justify the statement that "a computer is an important tool of communication”. 3
(b) What do you mean by computer networks and network protocol? How LAN is different from WAN?
3
SECTION—E
(Compulsory Question)
9. (a) What do you mean by an input device? Which is your favorite input device? How does it work and why is that device your favorite? 2
(b) Differentiate the sequential access memory and direct access memory. Also, give the examples of both types. 2
(c) What do you mean by the translator? What are the different types of translators used by programming languages?
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