Anna University 1st Semester FOC

                        DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Sub Code   :185102

Sub Name  : Fundamentals of Computer Programming

                                                Question Bank - CAT - I

PART A

1. Define Computer.
2. Write short notes on ENIAC and UNIVAC.
3. Difference between digital computer and analog computer.
4. Write the main technology used in all computer generations.
5. Define: VLSI.
6. Write short notes on parallel processing & Artificial Intelligence.
7. Write short notes on Mainframe.
8. Write short notes on Super Computer.
9. Write the importance of Central Processing Unit.
10. What are the main functions of Input/Output devices?
11. What do you mean by Registers? What is the purpose registers in computer?
12. Convert decimal number 0.4375 into binary system.
13. Convert Hexa-decimal 45FA into Octal number.
14. Obtain the 1’s and 2’s complement of decimal number 542.
15. Define: Computer Program.
16. Define Algorithm.
17. Write briefly about properties of algorithm.
18. List the advantages of flowchart than other design tools.
19. State guidelines for preparing flowcharts.
20. Define: Pseudo code.
21. State the benefits and limitations of pseudo code.
22. Explain neatly about Repetition Control Structure.
23. Explain neatly about Selection Control Structure.
24. Features of MS-Excel.

PART B

1. Write the characteristics of computer.                                                                     

2. Discuss in detail about various generations of computer.

3. Write the major classification of computers

4. Explain the different components of computer with block diagram.                 

  5.  Convert the below numbers into other number systems with detailed steps.     

Decimal	Binary	Octal	Hexa-Decimal
1222.378	?	?	?
?	1111.011101	?	?
?	?	734	?
?	?	?	444FE

6.      Draw and explain the various symbols of flowchart

7.      Draw a flowchart to find factorial for a given number.                                                                                          

  8.  Write the algorithm and pseudocode to find the sum of below series.                 

                       a) 1+3+5+7+9+……….+21                                                                                                                               

                       b) 1+3+5+9+13+21+….. upto 10 terms.                                                     

 9.  Write the algorithm and pseudocode to find the sum digit for a given number.

10. Write the guidelines, benefits and limitations on writing Pseudo code.

11. Explain the features and applications of MS-WORD package.                          

12. Explain the features and applications of MS-Excel package.                          

                       

                        DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Sub Code   : GE2112

Sub Name  : Fundamentals of Computing and Programming

                                                Question Bank - CAT - II

PART A

1. Define Algorithm.
2. Write briefly about properties of algorithm.
3. List the advantages of flowchart than other design tools.
4. State guidelines for preparing flowcharts.
5. Define: Pseudo code.
6. State the benefits and limitations of pseudo code.
7. Explain neatly about Repetition Control Structure.
8. Explain neatly about Selection Control Structure.
9. Features of MS-Excel.

PART B

1.Draw and explain the various symbols of flowchart

2.Draw a flowchart to find factorial for a given number.                                                                                          

3.Write the algorithm and pseudocode to find the sum of below series.                 

                       a) 1+3+5+7+9+……….+21                                                                                                                               

                       b) 1+3+5+9+13+21+….. upto 10 terms.                                                     

 4.Write the algorithm and pseudocode to find the sum digit for a given number.

5.Write the guidelines, benefits and limitations on writing Pseudo code.

6.Explain the features and applications of MS-WORD package.                           

7.Explain the features and applications of MS-Excel package.                          

                       

GE2112-FOCP

CAT-5 QBANK

PART-A.

1. What is meant by operating system?
2. What is a need for operating system?
3. What is software?
4. Define Application software?
5. Define System software?
6. Difference between Software & hardware?
7. Write the functions of operating system?
8. What are the Language Translators?
9. What is compiler?
10. What is interpreter?
11. What is assembler?
12. Give the software development steps?
13. Define internet?
14. What are the internet services?
15. Write short notes on ARPANET?

PART-B.

1. Describe the software?
2. Describe the software development steps?
3. Write the components of a computer system?
4. Explain in detail about Internet Evolution and Internet terminologies.                
5. Explain system software
6. Explain application software
7. Explain utility software