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BTF - BC/BSIT - BC
B.Sc., (IT) Examinations, May/June 2008
(Scheme: CBCS)
BRIDGE COURSE
Time: 3 hrs.] [Max.Marks: 100
Instructions: Answer all questions from Part - A and
answer any five full questions from Part - B.
PART - A
1. Define algorithm. 2
2. List three system software which are used to program the computer. 3
3. Define data type. 1
4. What are the characters of C ? 3
5. What is the equivalence of for and while loops? 3
6. Define the syntax of function. 3
7. What is the need of sorting ? 2
8. List out the type of recursion. 2
9. How dynamically memory is allocated to array ? 2
10. Name different notations used to measure time complexity of algorithm. 3
11. Define stack. 1
PART - B
1. a) What is flow chart? Explain different notational symbols used and their
purpose in writing on flow chart. 8
b) Explain the steps for executing the C program. Why we need compilers,
assembler, editors? 7
2. a) What do you mean by control? Compare and contrast IF and SWITCH
statements. ? 7
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b) Write a C program to compute LCM of two numbers using recursion. 8
3. a). Discuss different methods of parameter passing to the function. Which is
the best method and why? 7
b) Given the infix expression: (A + B) * C/D - F convert it into prefix and
postfix expression. 8
4. a) Differentiate between single, double and circular linked list with their
advantage and disadvantage. 8
b) Write a C program to implement singly linked list operations, insert
and display. 7
5. a) How pointers are initialized and declared? Explain with an example. 8
b) Define file. What are the modes to open a file? Explain different operations
done on file. 7
6. a) Explain different variations of scan f ( ) function what is disadvantage of
scan f ( ) function. 8
b) Write C program to concatenate two siring without using library function. 7
7. a) With a neat sketch explain data communication model. 7
b) Define protocol. Discuss briefly protocol Architecture. 8
8. a) Explain any two modulation technique. 8
b) What is Bandwidth? Discuss co-axial cable as a transmission media. 7
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BTF - ET/BSIT - ET
First Semester B.Sc. (IT)/M.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(Scheme: CBCS)
ENTRANCE TEST
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks:100
Instructions: 1) Part A is compulsory.
2) Answer any 5 questions from Part.B.
PART - A
I. Read the following passage and answer the questions given at the end.
Durga Pooja is the most popular festival of West Bengal. It is a ten-day festival. It falls
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in the month of September or October. Beautiful idols of goddess Durga are made.
People worship the goddess for nine days. On the tenth day, the idols are taken out in big
processions. They are then immersed in water. That marks the end of the festival.
Questions:
1) Which is the most popular festival of West Bengal ? 1
2) In which month Durga festival falls ? 1
3) How is the Durga festival celebrated? 2
4) What marks the end of Durga festival ? 1
II. Give the antonym for each of the following words. 5
1) Absence 2) Famous
3) Junior 4) Victory
5) Optimism.
III. Match the following. 5
Group of Words Single Word
1) That which is no longer in use A) Verbose
2) Govt. by representatives of the people B) Orphan
3) A style full of words C) Obsolete
4) A child whose parents are dead D) Democracy
5) One who knows everything E) Omniscient
IV. Fill in the blanks with articles a, an or the. 5
1) She is _______________ actress.
2) This is _______________ humble beginning.
3) _______________triangle has got three sides.
4) _______________stone hit him on the shoulder.
5) I am going to ____________town now.
V. Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions. 5
1) A lot of books are lying __________on the floor.
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2) Soma has to stop formal education _________ the need to support his family.
3) He is _____________ the cinema.
4) She is swimming __________ the current.
5) He amuses himself ___________ drawing cartoons.
VI. In the following sentences identify the mistake and rewrite the sentences after
making the correction. 5
1) He is a honest man
2) There is a restaurant over this floor.
3) He tried to swim opposite the stream.
4) The plane will soon arrive to Mumbai airport.
5) The doctor says you will benefit from a change of weather.
VII. Write a letter to your friend about the industrial visit that you made along with your
classmates. (Do not reveal your identity). 12
VIII. Write an essay on the topic. The impact of Internet on the society. 8
PART - B
1. a) In a class of 60 students every one should select either Mathematics or Science or
both. If 45 students select Mathematics, 30 students select Science how many students
did select both the subjects? 5
b) Find the first four terms of the sequence whose n
th
term is 5n + 3. 5
1 x - 2
2. a) If A = is a symmetric matrix. Find x. 5
2x -1 - 1
b) How many 3 digit numbers are formed using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3 without
repetitions? 5
3. a) The runs scored by a batsman in 8 innings are given as 35,42,23, 34, 39, 36, 32
and 31. Find
i) The average score and
ii) The standard deviation of scores. How do you interpret the results. 5
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b) Find the HCF of 2m
2
+ 32 + m
3
+ 1 and 2m + 1 + m
2
. 5
4. a) The HCF and LCM of two expressions are (x - 3) and (x
3
- 5x
2
- 2x + 24)
respectively. If one of the expressions is (x
2
- 7x + 12), find the other. 5
2 /3 + /2
b) Simplify 5
3 /2 + /5
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5. a) Sum of a number and its reciprocal is 5 . Find the number. 5
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b) Find the square root of 3025 by factor method. 5
6. a) Salim had to sell vegetables worth Rs. 5,750 for Rs. 4,500 due to heavy
rainfall. Find the loss percentage that he has incurred. 5
b) An employee purchased a bond for Rs. 300/-. After 5 years he obtained
Rs. 480/-. Find the rate of interest. 5
7. a) The weight of 15 students in kilograms is 35, 38,42,50,42,39,45,51,43,
42, 42, 38, 40, 42, 42. Find the mode. 5
b) Evaluate (103)
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using identity.
8. Prove that if two triangles are equiangular, than their corresponding
sides are proportional. 10
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BTA - 11/BSIT - 11
I Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
Distance Education
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - I
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Answer all questions from Part A.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part B. Each question
carries 15 marks.
PART - A
Answer to all questions:
1. State your special ability.
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2. Identity the short comings in your personality.
3. In what areas do you need to improve ?
4. What constructive criticism have you had from others ?
5. Give your own two reactions about your time management.
6. List out two important principles of human engineering.
7. Which is your short term goal this year ?
8. Give two important etiquette pertaining to email.
9. What are the most important things you do in a job?
10. Aside from money, what do you want most in a job?
11. List out any two good deeds that you have done during this week.
12. In what school and college activities have you participated?
13. List out five tips for time management.
14. Name any two persons who have impressed you recently. Why?
15. What is a topic sentence? Why is it important?
16. Give two qualities for a good personality.
17. What is your real aim in life?
18. What is the difference between man management and woman management?
19 Give two Important principles of human engineering.
20. What steps are needed to build a well-knit team ?
21. Mention any two traits to be successful as an IT-professional.
22. What are communication skills ?
23. What are the types of sentences ?
24. Give the importance vocabulary building.
25. What is the need of letter writing ?
PART - B
Answer any five questions: (5x15=75)
1. a) Prepare a cencise and comprehensive bio-data of yourself for a job. 7
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b) Prepare a brief self-portrait of yourself for a professional career. 8
2. a) List and explain your long term professional goals. 7
b) Prepare a time commitment plan for the semester (8+8=16 weeks) to achieve
your goal of acquiring knowledge and good success in your studies. 8
3. a) List and explain the qualities that are required for a good personality. 7
b) Explain the characteristics of successful people. 8
4. a) Explain the characteristics of creativity. 7
b) Explain the basic tips for organizational skill development. 8
5. a) List and explain the important qualities needed to be a good team player. 7
b) List out the important etiquette pertaining to telephone communication and cell
communication. 8
6. a) What are paragraphs? Explain the characteristics of a good paragraphs. 7
b) Write a dialogue between the student meeting the manager of a bank the
first time. 8
7. a) What is skimming? Explain the basic feature of skimming. 7
b) Briefly describe for what reasons letters are popular ? 8
8. a) Explain with an example, the parts and layout of letters. 7
b) Write a letter to the station complaining against the theft of your suitcase
during train Journey.
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BT A - 12/BSIT - 12
I Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
Distance Education
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Part - A : Answer all questions. Each carry 1 mark.
2) Part - B : Answer any five full questions.
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PART - A
Answer all questions:
1. A _____________is a fast and accurate electronic manipulating system that will
accept and store input data, Process them and produce output results.
2. The word data is the plural of datum which means ___________
3. ___________perform several tasks at once.
4. Multitasking is called _______________
5. A ___________network that does not have any dedicated servers.
6. ___________ use dual-ring topology.
7. In a ________, a special packet called token circulates around the ring
network one direction.
8. A__________is a device used to centralize network traffic through a single
connection point.
9. The time required to position a head over the proper track is called
10. The concept of connected computers sharing resources is called
11. Printers are
a) Most commonly used O/P device
b) Used to prepare permanent documents
c) Of several types
d) All the above
12. Drum printer is a
a) Line printers b) Letter quality printers
c) Dot-matrix printers d) None of the above
13. The performance of the CPU may be increased by providing a small memory
known as
a) Speed buffer b) Cache memory
c) Both a & b d) Neither a nor b
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14. In a __________ topology, date on the network is sent to all the computers on
the network.
a) Peer to peer b) Star
c) Hub d) Bus
15. A dairy wheel printer is
a) Line printer b) Character printer
c) Impact printer d) Dot-matrix printer
State true or false:
16. CRAY XMP/14 is a mini computer.
17. Random access memory is secondary storage memory.
18. Fortran is a low level language.
19. A dairy wheel printer is character printer.
20. The information stored inside a RAM gets lost when the power supply is
switched off.
21. In sequential access device, access time for all locations is same.
22. Classification of computers done depending on size, cost and configuration.
23. The twisted pair cables are the oldest and least expensive type of cables
used for LANs.
24. X-25 is a set of protocols included in a packet switching network.
25. Access methods is a set of rules defining how computer puts data on to the
network cable and retrieves data from the cable.
PART - B
Answer any 5 full questions:
1. a) How are computers classified? Explain with example. 8
b) Write the block diagram of a basic computer system and list of the function. 7
2. a) List the advantages and disadvantages of high level languages. 8
b) Explain the different type of interfaces. 7
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3. a) How are memory classified? 8
b) Differentiate main memory and secondary memory. 7
4. a) What is cache memory? Explain the operations of a cache memory. 8
b) List out the tasks of network operating system. 7
5. a) Name different types of cables used in communication channels. Explain
any two. 8
b) Explain any two network topology. 7
6. a) Explain different access methods. 8
b) Explain Internet. 7
7. a) Explain the .open system interconnection reference model. 10
b) What are the elements in a multimedia-system? 5
8. Write short note on : (5x3=15)
a) Multimedia communication
b) Bus topology
c) Various parts of computer.
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BTA - 13/BSIT -13
I Semester B.Sc. (IT) (DE) Examination, May/June 2008
PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS AND C
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Part - A : Answer all questions, each carry equal marks.
2) Part - B : Answer any five full questions.
PART - A
Answer all questions: (1x25=25)
1. What is an algorithm ?
2. What is the symbol for a decision box ?
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3. What is the following stand for ?
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4. Is real-root a valid variable name ?
5. What is a constant ?
6. What is % operator ?
7. What does % l represent ?
8. What does ! = stand for ?
9. What is the structure of If statement ?
10. What does ; ; represent?
11. If a = 10 and b = 15 what is the output of
Printf ( a = % d, b = %d, ++a, b++);
12. Define an Array.
13. What is a pointer?
14. How does *d++ differs from d++ ?
15. Define a file.
16. What are the commands for reading and writing from files?
17. What does fopen do ?
18. What is a recursive function?
19. Can we call printf a function?
20. What does \t indicate?
21. What are the indices of M [4] [5] ?
22. How do we print a line of asteriks (*) ?
23. Can the structure have names as strings in it ?
24. How do you access a particular field of a structure ?
25. Can we have an array of structure ?
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PART - B
Answer any five full questions, each carries 15 marks:
1. a) What is a flow chart? Explain different blocks of a flow chart. 8
b) Write an algorithm/Flow chart find the roots of a quadratic equation. 7
2. a) What are the rules for framing variables and explain different data types and
constants of C. 8
b) Explain the different control structures in C. 7
3. a) Write a program to perform linear search. 8
b) Explain array with example. 7
4. a) Define a function. What are its uses? Explain different parameters passing
techniques involved. 8
b) Explain recursive function with example. 7
5. a) What is the advantages of files over data entry through key board? And
explain different file operations. 8
b) Explain pointers with example. 7
6. a) Write a program to perform matrix multiplication. 8
b) What is a structure? Explain with an example. 7
7. a) Explain the different operators in C. 8
b) Write a program to check whether the given number is a prime or not. 7
8. Write short not on : (5x3=15)
a) Preprocessor statements
b) Structure of C program
c) Linked lints.
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BTA - 14/BSIT - 14
I Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(Distance Education)
BASICS OF SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: Part A : Answer all questions.
Part B : Answer five full questions, each carry 15 marks.
Answer all questions.
1. Give the difference between compiler and interpreter. 2
2. What is a parser ? 2
3. Define symbol table. 2
4. Describe two hashing functions. 2
5. Give the differences between run time and compile time binding. 2
6. Stack performs _______________ operations. 1
7. Load and go assembler generates ___________ code is memory for
immediate execution. 1
8. ______________is a language processor which actually executes programs
written in its source language. 1
9. A program which reads text in an input language and classifies its components
according to their grammatical derivation is called a ____________ 1
10. A language processing program where the parser directs the translation
process is said to be a __________ ___________ __________. 1
11. A program which copies the object code into main memory is called a ______ 1
12. ___________is an object file containing part of the code for a program which
is to be loaded sometime after the rest of the program is loaded. 1
13. A is preempted when it is forced into the ready state in order to give the CPU
to some other process. 1
14. ___________are fixed sized blocks of memory. 1
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15. In loader pars 2 performs the actual ___________ , relocation and linking of
the program.. 1
16. Control sections must be linked together when ____________ references are
present. 1
a) Internal b) External
c) Different d) All
17. Linking loader combines main program with __________ functions into
memory. l
a) Subroutine b) Macro
c) Library d) All
18. Macros are well suited for creating __________tables. 1
a) Deftab and Namtab b) Symtab
c) Optab d) Lookuptab
19. Macros are used when the amount of _________consumed is less important. 1
a) Memory b) Processor
c) I/O device d) None
20. ___________is very essential for any computer. 1
PART-B
Note: Answer any five full questions. Each carry 15 marks.
1. a) What are the differences between CISC and RISC architecture? 7
b) Explain the architecture of pentium processor. 8
2. a) Write an algorithm of pass 1 and pass 2 assembler. 7
b) Explain the operations of the following: 8
a) Op code. b) Symbol table
c) Instruction table d) Location counter
3. a) What are the functions of Loaders? Explain with examples. 7
b) What are Macros? Explain difference between an Assembler and a Macro. 8
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4. a) Describe the functions of symbol table and error handling. 7
b) What is lexical analysis? How it operates and explain with an example? 8
5. a) What is CPU scheduling? Explain various scheduling algorithms. 8
b) Explain the page replacement algorithm. 7
6. a) What is a Semaphore? How it is implemented? 8
b) What is O.S ? Explain its main functions. 7
7. a) What are the principal parts in the compiler ? Explain them. 8
b) Explain the operations of the following terms : 7
a) Assembler directives
b) Syntax and semantics of Op code
c) Labeling in assembler
8. a) Explain the principle of Buddy system storage allocation. 7
b) Define: 8
a) Critical section
b) Cache
c) Scheduler
d) System call.
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BTB - 21/BSIT - 21
Second Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(Scheme: CBCS)
Distance Education
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: Part - A : Answer all the questions.
Part - B : Answer any five full questions.
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PART - A
Answer all the questions:
1. Spooling is an accronym for _______________ 1
2. What is a process? 1
3. What is context switch? 1
4. Define turn around time pertaining to CPU scheduling. 1
5. Define Response Time. 1
6. What is paging ? 1
7. What is fragmentation ? 1
8. What is virtual memory ? 1
9. Define Directory. 1
10. GUI stands for_____________ 1
11. What is command interpreter? 1
12. Booting is synonymous with ___________ with a computers. 1
13. What does the following DOS command do :
i) ANSI 1
ii) ASSIGN 1
iii) BACKUP 1
iv) BREAK 1
v) COMP 1
14. Explain the following elements of windows :
i) Title BAR 1
ii) Tool BAR 1
iii) FOLDER 1
iv) Files 1
v) Scroll BAR 1
15. Define Demand Paging. 1
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16. What is Net meeting ? 1
17. Define Operating System. 1
PART-B
Answer any five full questions:
1. a) Explain how operating system acts as a resource manager. 7
b) Briefly explain multi programmed batch systems and time-sharing systems. 8
2. a) With neat diagram explain process control block. 7
b) What are Schedulers ? Discuss each one of them. 8
3. a) Explain CPU-I/O Burst Cycle. 7
b) Consider the work load shown below:
Process Burst time (msecs)
P
1
12
P
2
31
P
3
05
P
4
09
P
5
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All the processes arrive at time 0 in the order given. Compute average waiting time
using FCFS, SJF and RR(Q = 5 msecs) Scheduling algorithms. Illustrate using Gantt
charts. 8
4. a) With neat figure explain single partition allocation and multiple partition
allocation. 7
b) With neat diagram explain segmentation hardware. 8
5. a) Write a note on two-level directory and tree-structured directories. 7
b) What are different allocation methods ? Explain any one of them. 8
6. a) Compare various disk scheduling algorithm based on their merits and demerits. 7
b) Consider the disk queue with the following requirements for I/O to blocks
on cylinders.
98, 170, 44, 115, 8, 130, 55, 58,
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Let the disk head initially be at 52 what are total head movements for FCFS,
SSTF, SCAN, C-SCAN, LOOK, C-LOOK disk scheduling algorithms. 8
7. a) What are the components of GUI ? Explain each one of them. 7
b) What are the requirements of a windows based GUI ? 8
8. a) What are the features of windows - NT ? 7
b) What is menu? What are the short cut keys used instead of menus? 8
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BTB - 22/BSIT - 22
II Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(Scheme: CBCS)
Distance Education DATA STRUCTURES USING C
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Answer all the questions.
Instructions: Part A : Answer all the questions.
Part B : Answer all five full questions.
PART - A
1. What is a derived data type? 1
2. How do you declare an array ? 1
3. What is a disadvantage of a pointer ? 1
4. Define non-primitive data structure. 1
5. What is a pseudo code ? 1
6. Differentiate recursion and iteration. 2
7. What are disadvantages of stack ? 1
8. How is the implementation of stacks and queues using lists different from
implementing it using arrays? 3
9. Classify linked lists. 1
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10. Differentiate static and dynamic memory allocation techniques.
11. What is singly linked list?
12. List the applications of linear linked lists.
13. Define directed and undirected edges.
14. Differentiate BFS and IFS.
15. What are the various traversals of a binary tree?
16. Differentiate selection sort and bubble sort.
17. Why searching and sorting techniques are important?
PART - B
Answer any five full questions.
1. a) With an example explain Dangling pointer problem. 7
b) By writing syntax and example explain function Malloc (size) and
Calloc (n, size). 8
2. a) Define queue. What are the rules to be followed by the queues ? 6
b) Explain data objects and data structures. 4
c) What do you mean by complexity of an algorithm? How do you compute the
complexity of an algorithm? 5
3. a) Write a function to peep an element from the stack. 7
b) Write an algorithm to convert infix expression to postfix expression. 8
4. a) Write a function:
i) To insert an element into the queue
ii) To delete an element from the queue. 8
b) Write a function :
i) To add an element to the circular queue.
ii) To display the contents of circular queue. 7
5. a) Write a function to count the number of nodes in the linked list. 7
b) Write a function to add a new node at the end of the doubly linked list. 8
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6. a) Write an algorithm for breadth first search in adjancency lists. 7
b) Write an algorithm to find shortest path. 8
7. a) Write a recursive function for in order traversal of a binary tree. 7
b) Write a recursive function for preorder traversal of a binary tree. 8
8. a) Write an algorithm for merge sort. 7
b) Write a function for binary search. 8
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BTB - 23/BSIT - 23
II Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
DATA COMMUNICATION
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Part - A answer all the questions.
2) Part - B answer any five full questions.
PART - A
Answer all questions.
1. What are the two basic technologies used in implementing WAN?
Explain them. 4
2. Describe Shannon channel capacity. 3
3. What is protocol ? What are the elements of a protocol ? 3
4. What is periodic signal ? Explain. 3
5. What are the different functions provided data neat control protocol? 3
6. Discuss switched networks and broadcast networks. 3
7. What is cyclic redundancy check ? Describe in briefly. 3
8. Explain briefly data communication model with neat block diagram. 3
PART - B
Answer any five full questions. (5x15=75)
1. a) List the various tasks involved in data communication system and briefly
explain them. 8
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b) List out the difference between LAN and WAN. 7
2. a) Explain OSI layered protocol architecture. 8
b) What is line coding? List out the various line coding methods and give line
coding for the pattern
101011 7
3. a) With a neat figure explain optical fiber and discuss the various characteristics
of it. 8
b) What is multiplexing ? Explain multiplexing techniques. 7
4. a) Explain error detection system using checkbits with a neat figure. 8
b) What is ARQ protocol? Explain Go-back N protocol with neat Fig. 7
5. a) Explain the HDLC frame structure in detail. 8
b) Explain various fields of IEEE 802.5 frame format. 7
6. a) What is medium access control? What are the advantages and disadvantages
of centralized medium access? Explain various asynchronous medium access. 10
b) Write a short note on FDDI. 5
7. a) Explain CSMA/CD rules and explain the operation with an example. 8
b) Explain single parity check error detection technique in detail. 7
8. Write short notes on : (5x3=15)
a) Time division switches
b) Basic elements of ARQ
c) Network topologies.
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BTB - 24/BSIT - 24
Second Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(Scheme :CBCS)
Distance Education
BASICS OF DBMS
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: Part A : Answer all the questions.
Part B : Answer any five full questions.
PART- A
Answer all the following: (1x25=25)
1. A data base is a collection of _____________data.
2. Application programmers are persons who write______________
3. Internal view is closest to the _____________
4. A flat file consists of only ___________ file.
5. It is common practise to order the records in a file according to a ____________
6. The technique used to represent and store the records on a file is called_______
7. ___________ are examples of sequential storage devices.
8. The index provide the ___________ access to records.
9. An attribute which has more than one value is called ________attribute.
10. For a binary relationship the cardinality ratio is __________
11. More than one relationship is also called
12. ___________ attributes can be divided into smaller subparts.
13. Data model is a set of concepts to describe the _________of a database.
14. In relational database the data and relations between them are organized in _______
15. A relationship in network model is called a____________
16. The hierarchical data model organizes data in a _________
17. The hashing function maps the hash field space to the___________
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18. Each collision resolution method requires its own __________ for insertion,
retrieval and deletion of records.
19. A search for the record with in block can be carried out in ________buffer.
20. __________ is responsible for the over all security of the database system.
21. The user must ___________ to the DBMS by entering the account number and
pass word whenever database access is needed.
22. Statistical databases are used mainly to produce statistics on various
23. In case of database systems redundancy can be __________
24. Record is a collection of ____________
25. Reports are used to present data on ___________
PART - B
Answer any five full questions: (15x5=75)
1. a) Define DBMS. What are the components of DBMS ? 7
b) What is the role of Data Base Administrator (DBA) ? Explain. 8
2. a) What are different types of databases ? 7
b) With example explain how sequential file is processed? Also give the
advantages of sequential organization. 8
3. a) Explain direct file organization. 7
b) Bring out the differences between primary index and secondary indexes. 8
4. a) Define key. Explain the different types of keys. 7
b) Explain different mapping cardinalities with examples. 8
5. a) Brief the properties of relational tables. Give the advantages and
disadvantages of relational model. 7
b) Make a note on object-relational model and object-oriented model. 8
6. a) Define collision resolution. What are different methods of collision
resolution ? 7
b) Bring out the differences between internal hashing and external hashing. 8
7. a) Define security in DBMS. What are different issues of security ? 7
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b) Explain discretionary access control. 8
8. a) How do you sort record in MS access ? 7
b) How do you create report in MS access ? 8
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BTC - 31/BSIT - 31
Third Semester B.Sc.(IT) Examination, May/June 2008
Distance Education
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - II
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Answer all questions in Part - A.
2) Answer any five questions from Part - B.
PART - A
Answer all questions: (25x1=25)
1 How would you describe your standards of performance ?
2. What makes you a good investment for an employer ?
3. What constructive criticism have you had from others?
4. Why do you think people succeed ? Fail ?
5. If you could imagine the ideal job for you, what could it be ?
6. Give any two tips for Job interviews.
7. List any two characteristic profiles of the interviewer.
8. List out any two tips for surviving an interview.
9. List out two tips for time management.
10. What is the basic aspect of personality develop?
11. List out any two principles of human management.
12. Give any two characteristics of successful people.
13. What are communication skills?
14. How can communication skills be improved?
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15. Name any four reasons why English is important for us.
16. Is spoken English difficult? Why ?
17. What are the different features of spoken English?
18. What are writing skills ?
19. What is paragraph ?
20. What is a topic sentence? Why is it important ?
21. What are linking devices ? Why are they important?
22. Why reading is important ?
23. Mention any two important etiquette of cell phone usage.
24. Mention any two traits to be successful as an IT professional.
25. What is your real aim in life ?
PART - B
Answer any five questions : (5x15=75)
1. a) Prepare a concise and comprehensive Bio-data of yourself for a job. 8
b) Plan out a strategy to make a good impression on your job. 7
2. a) List out important strengths and weaknesses in you. 8
b) List and explain your short term and long term professional goals. 7
3. a) Prepare a brief self portrait of yourself for a professional career. 8
b) Prepare a time commitment plan for the semester (8 + 8 = 16 weeks) to
achieve your goal of accessing knowledge and good success in your studies. 7
4. a) Write in detail the preparation strategy for success in the interview. 8
b) Explain the responsibilities and qualities needed for job. 7
5. a) Explain the tips for stress management of job interviews. 8
b) Explain the hints to tap your hidden potentials. 7
6. a) Explain the qualities of good personality development. 8
b) Explain the Herzbergs motivation hygiene theory. 7
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7. a) Read the following passage and answer the following questions: 5
The story told here happened more than seventy years ago. India was not a free country
at that time. The British were ruling the country and the Indian people were fighting
for freedom. People followed great men like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
in the fight against the British. In 1923 the congress was holding its meeting at
Kakinada, Andra Pradesh. A khadi exhibition was also being held there.
A little girl was standing at the gate of the exhibition. She was about fourteen years
old. She was told not to let anyone into the exhibition hall without a ticket, Jawaharlal
Nehru came to the exhibition grounds and wanted to go in. He had neither a ticket nor
the money to buy on.
The girl at the gate stopped him, you cant go in unless you have a ticket Sir. She
told the great man People who had put up the exhibition came running to the gate. Do
you know who you are stopping ? asked one of them.
Yes, I do, said the girl It is Jawaharlal Nehru. But Im only following the rules.
Then they bought a ticket for Nehru and he went into the exhibition hall. The country
needed girls like her who can do their duty with courage, said Nehru as he went in.
The little girls name and Durgabai. When she grew up, she worked hard and helped
may people. She did many things for the women of India all her life.
1) Who was the girl in the story ?
2) Against whom were the Indians fighting ? For what ?
3) What did the congress do in Kakinada in 1923 ?
4) Why did Durgabai not let Jawaharlal Nehru in the exhibition hall ?
5) Who bought a ticket for Nehru ?
b) Give the difference between language of speech and language of writing. 5
c) Explain the main features of good paragraphs. 5
8. a) With example for each, explain different parts of formal and informal letter writing. 8
b) List out some of the important dos and donots in dining etiquette to be
followed with guests. 7
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BTC - 32/BSIT - 32
Third Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(Scheme: CBCS)
(Distance Education)
RDBMS
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Part - A : Answer all the questions.
2) Part - B : Answer any five full questions.
PART - A
Answer all the questions:
1. ___________in a table corresponds to a tuple in relational algebra. 1
2. Relational algebra is a ________ query language. 1
3. r x S between two relations r and S means ________ 1
4. DML expands to _________ 1
5. The predicate_______tests for the absence of NULL values. 1
6. The ___________connective tests for the absence of set membership. 1
7. A DBMS ensures data consistency and __________ 1
8. Normalization is a technique for reducing 1
9. In 2NF tables are related using ___________ key. 1
10 Data in the database is stored in _________ 1
11. Control files record _________ about all the files within the database. 1
12. SMON is a short form used for_________ 1
13. Variables may be used to store the result of a _________ or ________ 2
14. When a variable of constant is declared as _________, it must be assigned a value. 1
15. Once the cursor is closed, it can be reopened by using _________ statement. 1
16. The remote procedure calls are different from statement ________ procedure
calls. 1
17. Parameter passing between client and server can be _______ 1
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18. ODBC came as a demand for ___________development. 1
19. An HTML link contains a URL, which identifies the site containing
the _________ 1
20. The use of a ________to invoke a program at a remote site leads us to the
role of databases on the web. 1
21. Java servlets are executed in their own ____________ 1
22. In of mobile database users access data within a specific cell, and access is
denied to users outside of that cell. 1
23. _________data is stored in either raster or vector formats. 1
24. __________has emerged as an ideal field for the application of information
technology. 1
PART - B
Answer any five full questions:
1. a) What is the difference between UNARY and BINARY operations? Give
examples for the same. 7
b) With example explain select and project operations. 8
2. a) Explain various types of set operations in SQL. 7
b) With an example explain full outer join operation. 8
3. a) What problems are associated with an unnormalized relation? Explain. 7
b) Explain the third normal form. Give example. 8
4. a) Differentiate between trace files and alert log. 7
b) Explain the importance of RECO background process. 8
5. a) Discuss different types of exceptions. 7
b) Give the general syntax of PL/SQL functions and procedures. 8
6. a) Discuss the JDBC-ODBC bridge driver. 7
b) Explain the three tier database design. 8
7. a) Explain the application server architecture. 7
b) Briefly explain different types of search tools. 8
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8. a) Explain the types of data used in mobile computing applications. 7
b) Discuss the types of multimedia data. 8
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BTC - 33/BSIT - 33
III Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(Scheme: CBCS)
OOPS WITH C++
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: Part - A : Answer all the questions.
Part - B : Answer any five full questions.
PART - A
Answer all the questions.
1. If we do not use a sign bit, the range of possible values for an integer is
__________ to ____________ 2
2. By default, floating-point literals have _________ precision. 1
3. ________is a basic building block of the program. 1
4. ________is also known as first value assignment. 1
5. ____________can be used to operate over multidimensional arrays. 1
6. The ________ and if ________of the arguments are used to select the best
match from the candidate function. 2
7. The compiler matches the constructors depending on how the class is
___________ 1
8. The friend function will have __________ argument for unary operator and
________ for binary operator. 2
9. Name the following:
i) Process of building the function. 1
ii) The function which is expanded when invoked. 1
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iii) The number of seconds tell by a time variable. 1
10. Say true or false:
i) Variable can begin with a number. 1
ii) C++ language is case insensitive. 1
iii) In the union all the variables share same physical storage and only
one variable is defined at a time. 1
11. Who am I
i) I can point to any data type but I cannot be dereferenced directly. 1
ii) The contents of one structure can be assigned to another as long as they
are of the same type. 1
iii) I allow two or more classes inherit another class. I can create some sort of
ambiguities to the compiler. 1
12. Match the following: (5x1=5)
i) Explicit creation and deletion a) Modular
ii) Combining returning of sequences in a single place b) OOP
iii) Representation of the real world entity c) Inheritance
iv) Call and return sequence d) Unstructured
v) Concept of sub program designs e) Procedural
PART - B
Answer any five full questions:
1. a) Explain different C++ data types. 7
b) What are volatile qualifiers? Explain in brief. 8
2. a) Define multidimensional arrays. Explain the initialization of multidimensional
arrays. 7
b) Write a note on referencing and dereferencing with pointers. 8
3. a) Give the syntax of switch statement in C++. Write an example and explain. 7
b) What are the properties of air algoritm ? Explain them. 8
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4. a) What are parameter passing mechanism in C++ ? Give the detail explanation
of them. 7
b) What are the BUILT-IN functions in C++ ? Explain in detail. 8
5. a) Explain modular programming and object-oriented programming. 7
b) Write a brief note on polymorphism. 8
6. a) With example explain sharing of static data member. 7
b) Explain friendly functions. Give an example. 8
7. a) By writing the syntax explain the constructors. 7
b) What are the characteristics of the destructors? Give the explanation of the usage
of destructors. 8
8. a) Define with syntax operator overloading. What are the rules for operator
overloading? 7
b) Bring out the difference between private derivation and public derivation. 8
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BTC 34/BSIT 34
Third Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
Distance Education
COMPUTER NETWORKS
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Notes: 1) Answer all questions from Part A.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part B.
PART - A
Answer all questions. Each carries one mark: (1x25=25)
1. What are computer networks?
2. What is computer protocol ?
3. What is a peer-to-peer process ?
4. The __________ layer uses the services provided by the network layer.
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5. Each layer adds__________ to the data it received from the upper layer.
6. The layer not present TCP/IP model are ________ and ___________
7. RFC stands for _____________
8. What is an IP address?
9. What is a subnet ?
10. What are private networks?
11. A device having more than one IP address is known as ________device.
12. The two types of routing are ________routing and _______routing.
13. The minimum length of IP datagram is __________bytel.
14. Protocol uses for reporting the errors occurred during the datagram transfer
is ___________
15. In the IP datagram ___________field is used for the error detection purpose.
16. In the sending system, UDP receives data unit from the ___________layer.
17. UDP offers _______to ___________data communication.
18. In TCP a unit of data is referred to as __________
19. ____________field in the TCP header/is used to defect errors in the TCP segment.
20. TCP offers__________ duplex data transfer service.
21. In TCP/IP model, the session and presentation layers are integrated with ________
layer.
22. In client-server, the _________ programme is always running.
23. FTP uses ___________ protocol for transmission purpose.
24. The number of connections required for FTP operation is __________
25. Commands are sent over ____________ connections.
PART - B
Answer any five questions: (5x15=75)
1. a) Explain the evaluation of computer networks. 6
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b) Explain the research activities in the early days of computer network. 9
2. a) What are the layers present in TCP/IP model? Explain the layer which provides
the transport functionalities along with the protocols defined for that layer. 9
b) Make a brief comparison between OSI and TCP/TP models. 6
3. a) What is meant by protocol? Briefly explain its architecture. 5
b) Explain OSI architecture. 5
c) Explain functionalities and the services offered by the transport layer of the
OSI model. 5
4. a) Explain three different levels of addressing in TCP/IP model. 9
b) Briefly explain the internet protocols, IP addressing and private networks. 6
5. a) Explain direct and indirect routing. 5
b) Why fragmentation is required ? Explain how the IP header fields are used for
the same purpose. 5
c) What are the error reporting messages present in the ICMP ? Briefly explain. 5
6. a) Explain the concept of multiplexing and demultiplexing in TCP. 7
b) Explain how connection is established in TCP using three way hand shaking. 8
7. a) Explain how port number concept is used to offer process-process data
communication in UDP . 7
b) Write the UDP datagram header. Explain each field. 8
8. a) What is a connectionless iterative server ? With neat diagram explain the same. 5
b) Describe the control connection and data connection used in FTP. 5
c) Briefly explain the steps involved in storing an image file into the server
from client side. 5
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BTD 41/BSIT 41
Fourth Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(Distance Education)
ALGORITHMS
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Answer all the questions from Part A.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part B.
PART - A
1. Fill up the blanks: (1x13=13)
1) _______________ is the process of executing a correct program on data sets and
measuring the time and space it takes to compute the result.
2) The process at the algorithm level is called _____________.
3) ____________is the process of executing a programs with simple data sets to
determine if the results obtained are satisfactory.
4) The allocated memory is ___________ in nature.
5) The most common occurrence of a queue in computer application is for _________
6) __________is a sequence of alternating vertices and edges.
7) If the discriminant is negative then the roots will be of ____________ in nature.
8. ___________arrange the items in a set according to a predefined ordering relation.
9) ____________is a process of defining an object in terms of itself.
10) The no. of levels in a tree is called____________.
11) The steps involved in traversing a btree from_____________.
12) ___________is the worst possible utilization in the single dimensional array
representation.
13) A connected graph with _______________ vertices and _____________ edges.
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II. Write brief answers to the following questions: (3x4=12)
1) Define algorithm. What are its properties?
2) Give at least 5 real life applications where queue is used.
3) How to find the quadrants of a given co-ordinate position?
4) What are the serious short comings of the binary search methods and sequential search
method?
PART - B
III. Answer the five full questions: (15x5=75)
1) Explain the 10 situations that can be represented by means of graphs and
explain in what way each vertex and edge represent. 15
2) a) What is recursion? Which data structure is used for recursion? 5
b) What are the merits and demerits of recursion ? 10
3) Hand simulate the recursive binary search algorithm. 15
4) a) What is a btree ? Write a note and its properties. 5
b) Comment on space utilization in various representation schemes of a btree. 10
5) What is queue? Design an algorithm to show the different questions on dequeue. 15
6) a) Write a recursive algorithm to find the GCD of two numbers. 7
b) Design an algorithm to check whether the given graph is connected. 8
7) Construct a binary tree of level 4 and traverse them in inorder, preorder,
postorder and produce the corresponding sequences. 15
8) Write short notes on :
i) Time and space complexity of an algorithm. 8
ii) Divide and conquer technique. 7
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BTD 42/BSIT 42
Fourth Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(Distance Eduction)
JAVA PROGRAMMING
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Answer all questions from Part A.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part B.
PART-A
I. Answer the following: (20x1=20)
1) The name of a Java Program file must match the name of the class with
extension Java.
a) True b) False
2) Two methods cannot have the same name in Java.
a) True. b) False
3) Declarations can appear anywhere in the body of a Java method.
a) True b) False
4) Class contains ____________ and _____________
5) Java doesnt supports ____________ inheritance.
6) JSL stands for __________
7) Java always provides a default constructor to a class.
a) True b) False
8) Throwing an exception always causes program termination.
a) True b) False
9) A catch have comma-separated multiple arguments.
a) True b) False
10) A subclass can call constructor method defined by its super class.
a) True b) False
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11) Java language has reserved ____________ words as keywords.
12) The object in Java is created using __________ operator.
13) ___________is a single stream of execution within a process.
14) All threads in Java base __________ values assigned.
15) An exception is a ____________ error.
16) What is Applet ?
17) Why main method in Java is declared as static ?
18) Java does not support the declared as static ?
a) True b) False.
19) Why is Java known as platform-neutral language?
20) JVM stands for __________
21) Define the following:
a) Classes and objects. 2
b) Data abstract and ceapsutation. 2
c) Inheritance. 1
PART - B
II. Answer any five full questions: (15x5=75)
1) a) Explain the features Java language 7
b) Explain with a simple program how to create, compile and run a program in Java. 8
2) a) Write a Java program to find sum of integer numbers from 50 to 100 which are
divisible by 9. 7
b) Explain the bitwise operators available in Java with an example. 8
3) a) What is method overloading? What are the advantages of it ? What are the
rules to apply overloaded methods? Illustrate the same with an example. 8
b) What is method overriding? Illustrate with an example. 7
4) a) How does string class differ from string buffer class ? 5
b) Write a Java program to sort a list strings using bubble sort technique. 10
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5) a) What is an interface ? What are the similarities and differences between
interfaces and classes ? 7
b) Write a Java program using interface that can be used support multiple
inheritance. 8
6) a) What is a package ? How do you create your own package ? Illustrate the usage
of your package with a simple programme. 10
b) What is meant by thread ? Compare and contrast between threads and classes. 5
7) a) Explain thread priority with a simple program. 8
b) What is an exception ? Explain with a program. 7
8. a) Explain applet life cycle with diagram. 7
b) What are the advantages of OOP ? 4
c) Give any four differences between Java and C++. 4
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BTD - 43/BSIT - 43
Fourth Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
UNIX AND SHELL PROGRAMMING
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instruction: Part A is compulsory and answer any five full questions from
Part B.
PART - A
I. Answer all the questions.
1) How is Unix different from other operating system ? 2
2) What is the function of Unix Kernel? 2
3) How does the type command work? 2
4) What is a secondary prompt? 2
5) How do you lock your terminal for 20 minutes? 2
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6) How to record your login session into a file ? 2
7) What are the different types of files in Unix ? 2
8) How to remove the file lessons from the directory ? 2
9) What happens if a directory permissions changed ? 2
10) What are the uses of hard links ? 2
11) How do you yank and paste lines ? 2
12) How do you replace all the occurrences of the word printf with fprint in a file? 2
13) Write a command to pipe the output of cot into the more command. 1
PART - B
II. Answer any five full questions: (15x5=75)
1) Explain different layers of UNIX operating system. Also explain interaction
between shell and kernel using any suitable command. 15
2) What is general purpose utilities and how to display the colander using GPU ?
Explain with syntax and example. 15
3) What happens when the following keys are pressed? 15
i) ctrl - h
ii) ctrl - c
iii) ctrl - d
iv) ctrl - s
v) ctrl - q
vi) ctrl - u
vii) ctrl - \
viii) ctrl - z
4) List out the guidelines to form passwords and explain how to prevent
unauthorized access to a login account with syntax. 15
5) Write a syntax to check your spellings in Unix and also explain the actions
taken for a basic commands used in ispell. 15
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6) Explain the options and associated actions for Is command. 15
7) What is Vi editor? List 10 commands and their usage that transit Vi editor from
command mode to input mode. 15
8) a) What is a process? Explain the mechanism of process creation in Unix. 8
b) Explain the mechanism of executing job periodically using Cron. 7
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BTD - 44/BSIT - 44
Fourth Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Part A is compulsory and carries 25 marks.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part - B and each
question carries 15 marks..
PART - A
1. Answer the following questions. Each question carries 1 mark : (1x10=10)
1) Software is a set of __________ that when executed, provide desired function
and performance.
2) . ____________results in modification to the software to accommodate changes to
its external environment.
3) Structured analysis mainly depends on data flow diagram and __________
4) An external entity is represented using _____________ in a DFD.
5) PDL stands for ___________
6) The weakest coupling i.e., most desirable is ___________
7) __________ helps to view source code.
8) Comments in a program are ____________ that are meant for program readers.
9) _____________ is known as functional testing.
10) The important metrics used during testing is ____________
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II. Answer the following questions. Each question carries 3 marks. (3x5=15)
1) Briefly list out the major application areas of software.
2) What are specification language? Give example.
3) What is the difference between integrated help and add-on help?
4) How is an external document being described?
5) Name the important approaches used in program debugging.
PART - B
III. Answer 5 full questions. Each carries 15 marks. (15x5=75)
1) a) What is the advantage of software reusability? Explain the 3 generic views of
software engineering. 8
b) What is a software? List out the important characteristics of software. 7
2) Explain the important characteristics of a good SRS. 15
3) Explain any two graphical design notations used in procedural design. 15
4) What is internal documentation? How is an external documentation being
described? What document constitutes a document set? Explain. 15
5) What is system testing? Why is it important? Bring out the difference between
system testing and software testing? 15
6) Name the methods that are commonly used for representing scheduling technique.
Is scheduling same as project tracking, explain. 15
7) Discuss Mc Colls software quality factors. 15
8) What is SCM process ? Give the IEEE definition of software configuration
management. 15
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BTE 51/BSIT - 51
Fifth Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(CBC Scheme)
GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Part A is compulsory.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part B.
PART - A (5x5=25)
1. Define computer graphics. List the various applications of computer graphics.
2. Compare raster scanning with random scanning system.
3. Explain Initgraph ( ) function with the help of an example.
4. What is multimedia? What are the main components of multimedia?
5. Explain the meaning of Morphing with the help of an example.
PART - B (15x5=75)
1. a) Briefly narrate the history of graphics hardware technology. 7
b) Explain briefly the support of operating system and programming languages
to computer graphics. 8
2. a) With the help of a diagram explain the principle of drawing pictures on CRT. 7
b) What are pointing devices? Explain anyone pointing device with the help of
a diagram. 8
3. a) How many different choices of colors are possible if we use 24 bits per pixel ? 3
b) Write a C program to draw concentric circles. 4
c) List and explain any four graphics functions along with an example in C
programming language. 8
4. a) Explain the use of getimage ( ) and putimage ( ) functions with an example. 8
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b) Explain origin and development of multimedia system. 7
5. a) What is digital imaging ? Explain how graphics help in digital imaging. 8
b) Explain how moving images are recorded in hard disk. 7
6. a) Explain the significance of file extensions and file formats. 8
b) What are scanners? Explain the different types of scanners. 7
7. a) What is Photoshop ? What is the meaning of gamut in photoshop ? 8
b) Give the steps to use the image printing utility of photoshop. 7
8. Write a short note on : (5x3=15)
i) Editing tools in photoshop
ii) Layers in photoshop
iii) Selection tools in photoshop.
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BTE - 52/BSIT - 52
Fifth Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(CBC Scheme)
WEB PROGRAMMING
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Part A is compulsory.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part B.
PART - A (5x5=25)
1. What is web? What is the difference between Internet and Intranet?
2. What is HTML ? List the different classification of HTML tags.
3. What is Java script? List out the uses of Java script.
4. What is PEARL? List the different types of PEARL variables.
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5. What is JSP ? Explain JSP elements.
PART - B
1. a) Explain GET and POST methods with the help of an example. 8
b) Explain how HTTP is used in client/server system. 4
c) Why we require Java script and DHTML ? 3
2. a) Explain any four HTML tags with at least four attributes with an example. 8
b) Create a simple HTML page to demonstrate the usage of anchor tags. 7
3. a) Explain briefly cascading style sheets. 7
b) Explain the methods to access nodes in a document tree. 8
4. a) Explain any four CGI environment variables. 8
b) With the help of an example explain Query String. 7
5. a) What is a web server? List the difference between web server and application
server. 8
b) Explain how servlet mapping are done in web.xml. 7
6. a) Write a JSP program which displays different message to the user based on the
time of day. 8
b) Explain implicit objects out, request, response in a JSP page. 7
7. a) Describe the request handling cycle, and the methods invoked on the servlet by
the servlet container. 7
b) Explain the main steps in implementing a servlet. 8
8. a) Explain with the help of an example the use of hidden controls in a web page. 8
b) What are sessions ? Explain in brief how to track a user using sessions with
an example. 7
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BTE - 53/BSIT - 53
V Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
(CBC Scheme)
DATA WAREHOUSING AND DATA MINING
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Part - A is compulsory.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part - B.
PART - A (5x5=25)
1. Define data warehouse. What are the roles of education in a data warehousing
delivery process ?
2. What is schema? Distinguish between facts and dimensions.
3. What is horizontal and vertical partitioning ?
4. What is aggregation? Why it is needed ?
5. What are the responsibilities of query manager ?
PART - B (15x5=75)
1. a) What is the meaning of normalized data? Why it is needed ? Explain with an
example. 8
b) With the help of a block diagram explain the typical process flow in a data
warehouse 7
2. a) What is a load manager? Explain the architecture of a load manager. 8
b) What is meta data? Explain with the help of an example. 7
3. a) Briefly explain the guidelines to be followed in hardware partitioning. 7
b) Define data marting. List the various methods of splitting the data between
data marts. 8
4. a) With the help of an example explain star-flake schema. 8
b) List the various aspects to be looked into while designing the summary tables. 7
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5. a) Explain the following in data warehousing: (5x3=15)
i) Configuration manager
ii) Query manager
iii) Event manager.
6. a) What is data mining? What kind of data can be mined? 7
b) How to categorize data mining system? Explain in brief. 8
7. a) What is KDD ? What are guidelines for KDD environment ? 8
b) What is clustering? Explain K-means clustering algorithm. 7
8. Write a short note on : (5x3=15)
i) Genetic algorithm in data mining
ii) Neural network in data mining
iii) Bayes theorem.
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BTE - 54/BSIT - 54
V Semester B.Sc. (I.T.) Examination, May/June 2008
(Scheme: CBC)
SOFTW ARE QUALITY AND TESTING
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Instructions: 1) Part A is compulsory.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part B.
PART - A (5x5=25)
1. What is the purpose of software testing ?
2. List any five types of software testing.
3. List the difference between code walk-through and inspection.
4. What is the difference between software verification and validation ?
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5. What is GUI ? What is the need for GUI testing ?
PART - B
1. a) Explain the origin of the defect distribution in a typical software development
life cycle. 8
b) What are the different approaches to software testing? 7
2. a) What is SQA ? What are the SQA activities? 8
b) What are the measures of software reliability and availability? Explain briefly. 7
3. a) What is ISO 9001 standard? List the requirements delineated by ISO 9001 to
use in the software process. 8
b) Explain the review technique adopted in quality assurance. 7
4. a) Explain the need for inspection and list the different types of code reviews. 8
b) Explain black box testing with the help of an example. 7
5. a) Explain different methods available in white box testing with example. 8
b) List the guidelines required for a typical tester during GUI testing. 7
6. a) Explain unit test method with the help of an example. 8
b) What is validation test? Explain with the help of an example. 7
7. a) With a neat functional schematic, explain the debugging process employed in
software testing. 8
b) Explain how static program analysis is performed so as to identify errors
without executing the program. 7
8. Write a short notes on: (5x3=15)
i) Integration testing.
ii) Boundary value analysis.
iii) Quality control.
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BTF 61/BSIT 61
Sixth Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
BASICS OF .NET
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: 1) Answer all questions from Part - A.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part - B.
PART - A
1. .NET is integrated with ____________ and ____________ languages. 2
2. What is meta data? 2
3. ___________ and ____________ are the features of C#. 2
4. Give any two statements of C#. 2
5. What is unsafe code? 2
6. What is data provider ? 2
7. What is exception? 2
8. What is backward compatibility ? 2
9. What is the use of attributes in C# program ? 2
10. What is boxing and unboxing ? Explain with an example. 2
11. Explain uses of system collections class. 3
12. What is ASP. NET ? 1
PART - B
1. a) What is .NET frame work? Explain. 7
b) What are the advantages of using .NET frame work? 8
2. a) Explain working of switch statement. 5
b) Explain different types of arrays present in C#. 10
3. a) How does string handle in C# ? Explain. 5
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b) Write an ASP. NET program to demonstrate handling of server control events. 10
4. a) Compare the features of C++ with C# programming. 10
b) Explain different methods for passing arguments. 5
5 . a) Explain how to use multiple threads in program with example. 10
b) What are the advantages of using multiple threads in program ? 5
6. a) Explain exception handling techniques. 5
b) Explain how to create user defined exceptions with an example. 10
7. Explain the following: (5x3=15)
a) Automatic garbage collection
b) Structs
c) Working of for each looping statement
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BTF - 62/BSIT - 62
Sixth Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
Distance Education
E-COMMERCE
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Notes: 1) Answer all questions from Part A.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part B.
PART - A
1. Explain any three basic needs of consumer oriented e-commerce. 5
2. What is EDI and electronic fund transfer ? 5
3. What is mean by integration of data ? 5
4. Explain secure socket layer (SSL). 5
5. What is the need for standardization ? Explain. 5
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PART - B
1. a) Explain different categories of operations come under e-commerce. 7
b) What are the desirable characteristics of E-marketing ? 8
2. a) What is the role of encryption in E-commerce ? Explain. 7
b) List the OMCs (Order Management Cycle) generic steps. 8
3. a) Explain Mercantile models from the merchants perspective. 8
b) What are the three types electronic tokens? Explain. 7
4. a) Draw the layered architecture of EDI. 5
b) Describe the steps involved in designing electronic payment systems. 10
5. a) What do you mean by value added networks (VANS) ? Explain. 10
b) List the four advantages of internet. 5
6. a) What is supply chain management? Give its characteristics. 10
b) What are the security threats to E-commerce ? 5
7. a) Explain secure electronic payment protocol. 10
b) Explain digital signature technique. 5
8. Write short note on the following: 5x3=15
a) Kinds of shopping.
b) Secret-key cryptography.
c) Viruses and worms.
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BTF - 63/BSIT - 63
Sixth Semester B.Se. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
ADVANCED COMPUTER NETWORKS
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: 1) Part - A is compulsory.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part - B.
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PART - A (5x5=25)
1. What is POP? Explain the working of POP.
2. Explain why audio and video to be compressed ?
3. What is DNS ? Explain working of DNS.
4. Explain conventional encryption model.
5. Explain IEEE 802.11 standards.
PART - B
1. a) Discuss architecture of WWW. 8
b) Explain client side and server side operations. 7
2. a) Explain different forms of routing. 8
b) With neat diagram explain RTPZ packet format. 7
3. a) Explain the BGP protocol in detail. 10
b) Discuss on IP RIP packet format. 5
4. Explain anyone cryptographic algorithm with suitable example. 15
5. a) Explain internet security model? 8
b) What is STEGANOGRAPHY ? Explain. 7
6. What is multimedia? What is streaming server? Explain audio streaming process. 15
7. Explain classical encryption techniques.
8. Write short notes on: (5x3=15)
a) RTSP
b) SMTP
c) CSMA/CA Mechanism.
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BTF - 64/BSIT - 64
Sixth Semester B.Sc. (IT) Examination, May/June 2008
Distance Education
COMPUTER ETHICS AND CYBER LAWS
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: 1) Answer all questions from Part - A.
2) Answer any five full questions from Part - B.
PART - A
1. Discuss the impact of globalization on computer ethics. 5
2. What are the fundamental conceptions regarding the evaluation of individual
actions? 5
3. What is meant by unauthorized access to a computer under the provisions of
the IT Act 2000 ? 5
4. Describe the nature and features of the internet. 5
5. What are the essentials of a cyber contract? 5
PART - B
1. a) Explain the three levels of computer ethics. 8
b) Discuss the distinct features of the internet. 7
2. a) What are the ten commandments for computer ethics? 10
b) Discuss the impact of the information technology revolution on society. 5
3. a) What is common law? How does it differ from codified law? 8
b) Explain how Custom is a source of law. 7
4. a) Discuss the classification of crimes under the IT Act 2000. 8
b) Discuss the essential of a valid contract. 7
5. a) Explain the term Digital Signature. What is a Digital Signature Certificate? 8
b) What is cyber privacy? Explain. 7
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6. Explain principles of computer ethics. 15
7. a) What is meant by unauthorized access to a computer? Explain. 7
b) What are the amendments to the Indian Penal Code? 8
8. Write short notes on : (5x3=15)
a) Ethics and the internet
b) Sources of law
c) Cyber crimes.
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