Exam Details
| Subject | The Technology | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Certificate in Computing | |
| Department | School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | December, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
1. Answer the following objective type questions by selecting one best choice from the given choices. Each question carries 2 marks.
Which of the following are the components of a Central Processing Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit and Mouse
Arithmetic Logic Unit and Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit and Monitor
Control Unit and Transistors
Which of the following belongs to the first generation of computers?
Magnetic tape and transistors
Integrated circuits
Vaccum tubes
All of the above
Full form of URL is
Uniform Registration Location
Uniform Resource Locator
Uniform Register Link
Uniform Remote Link
If a computer has more than one processor then it is known as
Hypernet
Multithreaded System
Multiprocessor
Multiprogramming
Pick the odd man out from the following list:
For statement
While-End while
If-then-else
Do-while
Which of the following protocols provides e-mail facility?
FTP
SMTP
SNMP
TELNET
Fifth generation computers are based on
Artificial Intelligence
VLSI
Nanotechnology
Programming Intelligence
Which of the following is non-volatile?
SRAM
ROM
DRAM
All of the above
Which of the following is a logical operator?
NOT
A computer virus can infect
Human eyes
Computer files
Keyboard
Monitor
2. What is a multiplexer? Explain the use of multiplexers with the help of a diagram.
Differentiate between Cache Memory and Main Memory (RAM).
Explain the working of RISC.
Explain the basic functions of an operating system.
Define Packet switching. Differentiate between Packet switching and Circuit switching. Also, write an advantage and a disadvantage of Packet switching.
What is LAN Compare and contrast Bus, Ring and Star topologies.
What are synchronous and asynchronous data communications How are they different from each other? Explain briefly.
Explain the uses of the following with the help of an example for each:
For loop
Array
What are computer viruses and how do they infect your computer system Explain the three categories of viruses on the basis of their mode of existence.
What are input and output devices in a computer system List any three input and output devices. How are these devices connected to a computer
Explain memory hierarchy in a computer system with the help of a diagram. Explain each component in the memory hierarchy.
Explain the working of a CRT display.
Which of the following are the components of a Central Processing Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit and Mouse
Arithmetic Logic Unit and Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit and Monitor
Control Unit and Transistors
Which of the following belongs to the first generation of computers?
Magnetic tape and transistors
Integrated circuits
Vaccum tubes
All of the above
Full form of URL is
Uniform Registration Location
Uniform Resource Locator
Uniform Register Link
Uniform Remote Link
If a computer has more than one processor then it is known as
Hypernet
Multithreaded System
Multiprocessor
Multiprogramming
Pick the odd man out from the following list:
For statement
While-End while
If-then-else
Do-while
Which of the following protocols provides e-mail facility?
FTP
SMTP
SNMP
TELNET
Fifth generation computers are based on
Artificial Intelligence
VLSI
Nanotechnology
Programming Intelligence
Which of the following is non-volatile?
SRAM
ROM
DRAM
All of the above
Which of the following is a logical operator?
NOT
A computer virus can infect
Human eyes
Computer files
Keyboard
Monitor
2. What is a multiplexer? Explain the use of multiplexers with the help of a diagram.
Differentiate between Cache Memory and Main Memory (RAM).
Explain the working of RISC.
Explain the basic functions of an operating system.
Define Packet switching. Differentiate between Packet switching and Circuit switching. Also, write an advantage and a disadvantage of Packet switching.
What is LAN Compare and contrast Bus, Ring and Star topologies.
What are synchronous and asynchronous data communications How are they different from each other? Explain briefly.
Explain the uses of the following with the help of an example for each:
For loop
Array
What are computer viruses and how do they infect your computer system Explain the three categories of viruses on the basis of their mode of existence.
What are input and output devices in a computer system List any three input and output devices. How are these devices connected to a computer
Explain memory hierarchy in a computer system with the help of a diagram. Explain each component in the memory hierarchy.
Explain the working of a CRT display.
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