Model question paper for Computer Fundamental

      

1.     What are the basic characteristics of Computer? Describe a simple model of computer and explain how it executes instructions.

2.     What are the various input and output device of a computer? Explain any two input and output devices of a modern computer system.

3.     Convert the following

(i)               (1101010)2 = (?)10

(ii)             (562)8= (?)2

(iii)           (11101.111)2 = (?)10

(iv)            (CD113)16 = (?)10

(v)             (211)10 = (?)8 

4.     Explain with diagram Fetch and Execute cycle in a computer.

5.     What is an operating system? Explain the role of an operating system as a resource manager of a computer system.

6.     Define programming language. What are the different types of programming language? Illustrate it.

7.     Define stack. Write an algorithm of different possible operation on stack.

8.     Write an algorithm of Quick Sort. Also explain with example.