What do you understand by computer architecture? Is it same as computer organization? If no, explain the difference between the two.

What is a microprocessor? Draw a block diagram of a microcomputer.

What is a register? How do registers play an important role in the computer system?

Briefly explain the types of computers based on the size and capabilities.

What is BCD system and why is it called BCD?

What is computer? Briefly explain the types of computers. (i.e. Analog computer and digital computer)

What do you understand by computer architecture? Is it same as computer organization? If no, explain the difference between the two.

Given below is a Venn diagram for three variables A,B,C. Indicate the regions depicted by the following expressions (AB' +C).

What is the canonical form? Why do we need it?

How can we do conversion between canonical forms (Sum-of-Products and Product-of-Sums)

Convert the hexadecimal number AC21.44 into its equivalent in the decimal system.

What is cache memory? Why it is needed?

What is the function of a control bus in a computer system?

Convert the octal number 6352 into its equivalent hexadecimal number

Expand: BCD, ASCII, CPU, RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM

What is the difference between memory read and memory write operations? List the different steps involved in memory read and memory write operations.

What is the difference between memory read and memory write operations? List the different steps involved in memory read and memory write operations.

Subtract 8 from -6 using the one's complement method.

Define the terms: Compiler, Interpreter, Assembler

Explain the concept of processor to I/O devices communication. What is the role of interface unit in implementing such type of communication in a computer system?

Explain the concept of processor to I/O devices communication. What is the role of interface unit in implementing such type of communication in a computer system?

Perform the binary multiplication of 11 and 9 using signed- magnitude system.

Define Algorithm and flowchart

Simplify the following expressions.

What do you understand by floating-point representation? Which notation is best suited for representing real numbers?

What is Number System?

How can two half adder circuits be combined to design a full adder circuit?

What is Boolean algebra?

Explain the working of a 4-bit adder circuit.

Divide 44₁₀ by 5₁₀ using the method of addition.

Divide 33₁₀ by 6₁₀ using the method of addition.

Give Boolean expressions and truth tables for the following logic circuits:

What is canonical SOP form of the boolean function, A'B'C + AC' + AB?

What and why is Unicode?

What is a register? How do registers play an important role in the computer system?

Define Computer. Why Computer is called a Data processor? Differentiate between Data and information.

What do you understand by computer architecture? Is it same as computer organization? If no, explain the difference between the two.

What is the difference between memory read and memory write operations? List the different steps involved in memory read and memory write operations.

What is the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory? Is RAM a volatile or non-volatile memory?

Perform the following conversions:

i. (727.33)₁₀ = (?)₈

ii. (1A2F.5E) ₁₆ = (?)₂

iii. (375)₈ = (?)₄

State the De Morgan's Theorem. Prove that NAND and NOR gates are universal gate.

Write the difference between system software and application software.

What is meant by HTTP and HTML? Explain with examples.

What is data processing? Differentiate between data and information. Which one is more useful to people and why?

What do you understand by CPU cycle? What are the main operations accomplished using the CPU cycle?

What is the importance of Boolean algebra in the designing of switching circuits? What is the dual of the Boolean Expression:

How Data is organized on a Magnetic Disk? Briefly explain.

What is a Programming Language? Describe the evolution of different Programming Languages.

Explain the major functions of an operating system.

What is a Network? Name different types of computer networks and briefly explain their characteristics.

Briefly describe the basic functions performed by a computer with the help of a simple diagram.

Write short note on the following terms:

i) RAM   ii) ROM   iii) Cache memory   iv) Register memory

What do you understand by computer architecture? Is it same as computer organization? If no, explain the difference between the two.

What is positional number systems? Explain why does computer system do its arithmetic and logical calculation in binary number system?

Explain the Boolean logic and logic gates.

What is spreadsheet? Write down some features and applications of spreadsheet.

What is software? Write the difference between application and system software.

What do understand by programming languages? Write some features and applications of C language.

What is GIGO? "Computer have no IQ", describe the terminology.

What do you understand by CPU cycle? What are the main operations accomplished using the CPU cycle?

Draw the block diagram of a computer system and explain its main components.

What are solid-state devices? State the advantages and disadvantages of solid-state devices.

Perform the binary subtraction of the following using 2's complement method.

(-64)₁₀ - (128) ₁₀ = (?)₂

A logic circuit has three inputs A, B and C. It generates an output 1 only when A=0, B=1, C=0 or A=1, B=1, C=0. Design a combinational circuit for this system.

Define algorithm. Write an algorithm and draw a flowchart to find the maximum number among three numbers such as a, b, c.

What are the basic examples of a communication system? Briefly describe the Data transfer modes.

What is garbage-in-garbage-out? Explain the unique features and advantages of fifth generation computers.

Draw the block diagram of a computer system and explain its main components.

Carry out the following conversions:

i. (2694.33) ₁₀ = (?)₂ 

ii.  (ABC2)₁₆ = (?)₈

iii. (1254)₈ =(?)₄

A logic circuit has three inputs A, B and C. It generates an output of 1 only under following conditions:

A=0, B=0, C=0

A=0, B=1, C=1

A=1, B=0, C=1

A-1, B-1, C=1

Design a combinational circuit for this system.

Distinguish between DRAM and SRAM.

What is a Flow Chart? Draw a Flowchart to calculate the sum of the following series:

    1+2+3+... ... ... ... ... ... ..... + 100

What is a PCB and what information is contained in it?

What is the difference between Intranet and Extranet?

What are the classifications of computers on the basis of size and capability? Differentiate among them.

Describe the way of storing information in the memory of a computer system, with the help of a diagram.

What is machine cycle? Describe it briefly?

Do the following conversions:

i) (420.13)₁₀ = (?)₈      ii) (420.13)₈ = (?)₁₆

Reduce the following expressions using K-map:

Given below is a Venn diagram for three variables A, B and C. Indicate the regions depicted by the following expressions:

i) A+BC

ii) (A+B)(A+C)

iii) A'BC

Write short note on any four of the followings:

i. Operating system

ii. Utility programs

iii. Computer virus

iv. Network topologies

V. Internet and intranet.

Differentiate between compiler and interpreter.

What is a microprocessor? Draw a block diagram of a microcomputer.

Define Cache Memory? How does it help computer to enhance its performance? Explain with necessary diagram.

Explain briefly the basic function of an MICR device.

Explain the meaning of the term memory dump. What happens when a computer divides a number by zero?

Define Software Engineering. Describe the major steps of software development life cycle.

What are the advantages and limitations of Assembly language over Machine Language?

What are the advantages and limitations of Optical fiber communication media?

Explain the concept of cache memory with diagram. What are the different types of cache memory found in a computer system?

Perform the binary subtraction of -64 and -128 in 2's complement method.

Construct a logical diagram for the following Boolean Expression:

Calculate the capacity (in GB) of a hard disk having 1024 cylinders, 18 tracks, 36 sectors per tracks. 

What is meant by Information Technology? Discuss the cycle of information processing.

Explain the terms: source code, syntax, semantics and IDE.

Write short note on:

    i) WWW

    ii) E-mail

How do general purpose computers differ from special purpose computers?

Suppose you are doing addition of two numbers 'a' and 'b' in a computer system. The result of them is 'c'. It means c = a+b. Now, name the register memories used to store that 'a', 'b' and 'c'.

Explain the importance of bus in the computer system. What are the different types of buses usually found in the computer system?

Perform the following operation:

(97AB)₁₆ ÷ (7A)₁₆ = (?)₁₆ = (?)₁₀

Simplify the following Boolean expression and also draw its diagram:

How does a Modem work for the purpose of data communication?

Differentiate between low-level and high-level languages. C is in what kind?

Explain the principal of duality in Boolean algebra.

Define systems. Why do you refer to a computer as a computer system?

Define Computer Network. Classify Computer Network.

Explain the meaning of the term memory dump. What happens when a computer divides a number by zero?

Construct logic circuit diagram for a half-adder by using NAND gates only.

Explain the process of data communication with the help of a diagram.

List different categories of input and output devices.

What is the difference between memory read and memory write operations? Explain the internal communication of processor to memory in the computer system.

Perform the binary subtraction of the following using two's complement method.

(-63)₁₀ - (127) ₁₀ = (?)₂ = (?)₁₀

Write a basic C program to check whether a number is odd or even using a user-defined function to perform the calculation. Draw a flow chart of the coding as well.

Simplify the following Boolean expression using K-map and draw its logic diagram: