Introduction to Computing - CS101 Midterm Solved Paper-2
Spring 2009
Time: 90 Min
Marks: 85
Question No: 1 ( M a r k s: 1 )
A diode functions as the electronic version of a __________-way valve.
► one
► two
► three
► four
Diodes
A diode functions as the electronic version of a one-way valve. By restricting the direction of movement of charge carriers, it allows an electric current to flow in one direction, but blocks it in the opposite direction. A diode's current-voltage, or I-V, characteristic can
Question No: 2 ( M a r k s: 1 )
What is name of book from which word algorithm is taken ?
► Algebra and trigonometry
► Introduction to algorithms
► Research for new horizons
► Algoritmi de numero Indorum
Origin of the Term “Algorithm
The name derives from the title of a Latin book: Algoritmi de numero Indorum .That book was a translation of an Arabic book: Al-Khwarizmi Concerning the Hindu Art of Reckoning
Question No: 3 ( M a r k s: 1 ) Tags always placed between the and tags of a Web page.
► True
► False
Question No: 4 ( M a r k s: 1 )
_______ consists of cells arranged in rows & columns
► Spreadsheets Software
► Word processor
► Presentation Software
► Microsoft Paint Software
The Structure of A Spreadsheet
Collection of cells arranged in rows and columns
Each cell can contain one of the following:Numbers
Text
Formulas
These cells display either the number or text that was entered in them or the value that is found by executing the formula
Question No: 5 ( M a r k s: 1 )
____ was designed as a replacement for typewriter.
► Spreadsheet Software
► Word Processor Software
► Presentation Software
► Database Software
Word Processors
Probably the most popular productivity app
Initially designed as a replacement for the typewriter
Automation
Automatic end-of-line soft carriage return
Style sheets
Table of contents & index
Spelling & grammar checking
Question No: 6 ( M a r k s: 1 )
________ manages the HW and SW resources ( memory, disk drives etc) of the computer system, often invisibly.
► Explorer.exe
► System Files
► Operating System
► Application Software
The Role of An OS
• Manages the HW and SW resources of the computer system, often invisibly. These include the processor, memory, disk drives, etc.
• Provides a simple, consistent way for applications to interact with the HW without having to know all the details of the HW
Question No: 7 ( M a r k s: 1 )
To display a radio button on the web page, we use ___ tag.
► INPUTBUTTON
► INPUT
► RADIOBUTTON
► RADIO
Radio Button Input Element
<INPUT
type=“radio”
name=“radioButtonName”
checked
value=“selectedValue”
>
Question No: 8 ( M a r k s: 1 )
Machine language is also called
► Assembly Language
► Binary Language
► High Level Language
► HTML Language
High-level programming languages, while simple compared to human languages, are more complex than the languages the uP actually understands, called machine languages each different type of microprocessors has its own unique machine language lying between machine languages & high-level languages are languages called Assembly languages
Question No: 9 ( M a r k s: 1 )
When the user needs something to be done by the computer, he/she gives instructions in the form of _____ to computer ____.
► Software, Hardware
► Hardware, Software
► System Software, Application Software
►Graph, Monitor
When the user needs something done by the computer, he/she gives instructions in the form of SW to computer HW
Question No: 10 ( M a r k s: 1 )
A truth table defines the _________of a logic function for all possible _________.
► Input -- Outputs
► Output – Inputs
► Process -- Inputs
► Input -- Processes
what is the truth table of a logic function
A truth table defines the output of a logic function for all possible inputs
Question No: 11 ( M a r k s: 1 )
which one is correct?
►
►
► Both and
►
Question No: 12 ( M a r k s: 1 )
WWW stands for:
► Wide World Web
► World Wide Web
► World White Web
► World Web Wide
Question No: 13 ( M a r k s: 1 )
A _________translates a high-level language (that is easy to understand for humans) into a language that the computer can understand.
► Computer
► Transistor
► Compiler
► Device
Question No: 14 ( M a r k s: 1 )
Deep Blue was the name of:
► computer
► human
► city
► game
In 1997 Deep Blue, a supercomputer designed by IBM, beat Gary Kasparov, the World Chess Champion.
Question No: 15 ( M a r k s: 1 )
Data travels through bus in the form of ---------------------------.
► Packets
► Bits
► Bytes
► Word
Question No: 16 ( M a r k s: 1 )
Command which saves the selected text before deleting is.
► Copy
► Delete
► Cut
► Undo
Question No: 17 ( M a r k s: 1 )
AutoCAD falls in the category of _________________.
► Engineering Applications
► Graphics Applications
► Scientific Application
► Business Applications
Question No: 18 ( M a r k s: 1 )
In Spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells by using _____.
► Numbers
► Text
► Formulas
► None of the given choices
Things that you must remember!!
Make sure the "Set Cell" cell is a formula or function or cell reference.
Make sure you have set that sell to a reasonable number.
Make sure the "By Changing Cell" cell is a number or blank, and not a formula, function
or cell reference like =C5.
Make sure there is a link by formulas between the two cells you entered in the Goal Seek.
Question No: 19 ( M a r k s: 1 )
Which of the following symbol is used for multiple line comments in JavaScript?
► /
► //
► /*
► //*
Question No: 20 ( M a r k s: 1 )
____________ is a system software that converts the source code written in high level language into machine language code.
____________ is a system software that converts the source code written in high level language into machine language code.
► Utilities
► Drivers
► Language Translator
► None of the these
Language Translators
Human programmers write programs in a language that is easy to understand for them.
They use language translators to convert that program into machine language. It converts the human understandable code in uPs understandable code, i.e. a language that is easy to understand for the uPs.
Question No: 21 ( M a r k s: 1 )
__________ is a particularly good language for processing numerical data, but it does not lend itself very well to large business programs.
► BASIC
► PASCAL
► JAVA
► FORTRAN
FORTRAN is a particularly good language for processing numerical data, but it does not lend itself very well to large business programs.
Question No: 22 ( M a r k s: 1 )
Which of the following number system is used by microprocessor?
► Binary
► Decimal
► Octal
► Hexadecimal
Question No: 23 ( M a r k s: 1 )
The __________Processor is specially designed for PDA?
► PowerPC
► StrongARM
► Crusoe
► SPARC
Question No: 24 ( M a r k s: 1 )
Mainframe Computers are also called _____.
► Enterprise Servers
► Personal Servers
► Enterprise Managers
► Window Servers
Question No: 25 ( M a r k s: 1 )
URL is a/an ________
► Device
► Component
► Address
► Tool
Question No: 26 ( M a r k s: 1 )
Ada, Countess of Lovelace developed first:
► Computer
► Website
► Computer Program
► Analytical engine
Question No: 27 ( M a r k s: 1 )
What is the problem with Brute Force Strategy approach?
Question No: 28 ( M a r k s: 1 )
What was the name of first computer in which binary numbers were used instead of decimal numbers ?
Question No: 29 ( M a r k s: 2 )
How can we say that JavaScript is Not Object-Oriented language?
Question No: 30 ( M a r k s: 3 )
List down the names of any three parameters on which we analyze an algorithm.
Question No: 31 ( M a r k s: 5 )
Write differences between Shareware and Trialware software.
Question No: 32 ( M a r k s: 5 )
What is function of Goal Seek command in Excel?
