Exam Details

Subject Principles of Computer Architecture
Paper
Exam / Course Diploma -VIEP-Electrical Engineering (DELVI)/Advanced Level Certificate Course In Electrical Engineering (ACELVI)
Department School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Choose the correct option.

(a) SD RAM stands for Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory

(ii) Static Dynamic Random Access Memory

(iii) Single Dynamic Random Access Memory

(iv) Synchronous Dual Random Access Memory BIOS is stored in RAM

(ii) Floppy Disk

(iii) Hard Disk
ROM Which one of the following is not a recording technique? MFM

(ii) RLL

(iii) FM

(iv) EFM The combination of 16 bits is known as Bit

(ii) Byte

(iii) Nibble

(iv) Word What primary precaution should you take when replacing a keyboard? Completely power down the system

(ii) Turn off the keyboard

(iii) Wear an ESD strap

(iv) Use a screw-driver Which memory chip is programmed during the manufacturing process? ROM

(ii) RAM

(iii) PROM

(iv) EEPROM Where is IDE hard disk configuration information kept? Hard disk controller

(ii) CMOS

(iii) Config.sys

(iv) Autoexec.bat.

2. Discuss the construction and working of a magnetic disk. Also discuss various components of disk access time with the help of a suitable diagram.

3.(a) What are the characteristics of a CRT monitor? Draw a block diagram of video accelerator card.

4. Compare Inkjet printers with Laser printers. Describe the functions of various parts of a Laser printer.

5.(a) What is the preventive maintenance for a PC? What are the protections offered for RFI and Electrostatic discharge?

6.(a) List out the power problem found in power supplies. What do you mean by MODEM Differentiate between internal and external modem.

7. Explain the working of a CD-ROM drive with diagram.

8. Write short notes on any two of the following: RLL Encoding Technique Video Accelerator Card Surge Suppressor


Departments

  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
  • National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS)
  • School of Agriculture (SOA)
  • School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)
  • School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
  • School of Education (SOE)
  • School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
  • School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)
  • School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)
  • School of Gender Development Studies(SOGDS)
  • School of Health Science (SOHS)
  • School of Humanities (SOH)
  • School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies (SOITDS)
  • School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)
  • School of Law (SOL)
  • School of Management Studies (SOMS)
  • School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts (SOPVA)
  • School of Performing Arts and Visual Arts(SOPVA)
  • School of Sciences (SOS)
  • School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
  • School of Social Work (SOSW)
  • School of Tourism & Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSM)
  • School of Tourism &Hospitality Service Sectoral SOMS (SOTHSSM)
  • School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)
  • School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)
  • Staff Training & Research in Distance Education (STRIDE)

Subjects

  • Basics of Electrical Engineering
  • C - Programming
  • Computer Applications In P.S.
  • Control Systems
  • Digital Control System
  • Digital Control System Design
  • Dynamics System Simulation
  • Electrical Circuit Theory
  • Electrical Engineering Material
  • Electrical Installation and System
  • Electrical Machine Theory  II
  • Electrical Machines-I
  • Electrical Measurements And Instruments
  • Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution
  • Energy Audit
  • Flexible Ac Transmission System
  • Industrial Drives and Controls
  • Mechatronics
  • Power Generation System
  • Power Plant Economics And Centering
  • Power System Reliability
  • Principles of Computer Architecture
  • Special Electrical Machines
  • Switchgear And Protection
  • Utilization Of Electrical Engineering