Name of the Organization : Tamil Nadu Open University
Degree : M.C.A. Degree Examination
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year : 2015
Subject : Computer Fundamentals

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M.C.A. Degree Examination Sample Question Paper :
Computer Fundamentals :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum marks : 75
PART A — (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions :
1. Convert the following:
(a) (237)8 = 10
(b) (3A)16 = 2
2. Discuss about D-Flip-Flop.
3. Discuss about RAM with block diagram.
4. Explain the functions of control unit.
5. Describe the Arithmetic micro operations.
6. Explain in detail about addressing modes.
7. Write the characteristics of RISC.

PART B : (5 * 10 = 50 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions :
8. Explain the different types of logic gates with truth tables.
9. Draw the truth table and circuit diagram of full subtractor and explain it.
10. Explain the basic structure of CPU.
11. Describe in detail micro instruction format.
12. With a neat diagram discuss the architecture of microprocessor.
13. Explain pipeline processing with an example.
14. Explain SIMD array processor organization with diagram.

Introduction To Software :
PART A : (5 * 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions :
1. What is meant by Assembler Directives? Explain briefly.
2. Name the functions of a loader with an example.
3. Name the three basic components of UNIX operating system.
4. Explain the qualities of software briefly with examples.
5. What are non terminal symbol? Explain.
6. Write short notes on device management.
7. Draw the UNIX architecture and explain briefly.

PART B : (5 * 10 = 50 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions :
8. Write short notes requirements of memory management scheme.
9. Explain the file protection in UNIX in detail.
10. Write short notes on editors and its importance.
11. Write an algorithm to find the factorial of a given number using recursion.
12. Explain the functions of memory management scheme.
13. What is meant by text manipulation? Explain briefly.
14. Discuss in detail about trends in software development.

Data Structures Through ‘C’ :
PART A : (5 × 5 = 25 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions :
1. Bring out the structure of C program. Give example.
2. Explain pointer with example.
3. Distinguish between structure and union.
4. Write a program for C language to find factorial
for the given number.
5. Write short notes on circular linked list.
6. Explain the operations on stack.
7. Discuss about linear search.

PART B : (5 × 10 = 50 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions :
8. Write a program in C to find sum and average of given n values.
9. Explain while and do-loop in C with example.
10. Discuss about arrays and its types.
11. Explain about function and passing function to function with example.
12. Explain the concept of queue and its operations.
13. Briefly discuss about depth first search. Explain with example.
14. Explain various types of tree traversals with example.