MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Spring 2009
CS101- Introduction to Computing (Session - 6)
Time: 60 min
M a r k s: 43
Question No: 1 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Cray-1 was first commercial _________ computer
► Super
► Mini
► Micro
► Personal
Question No: 2 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Browser is a __________________ used for browsing.
► Tool
► Component
► Device
► None of the given choices
Question No: 3 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
It represents the _____________ flow chart element.
► Flow Line
► Connector
► Off-page connector
► Start or Stop
Question No: 4 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
JavaScript is an example of _____________ language.
► Object-based
► Object-oriented
► Machine
► Assembly
Question No: 5 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
The set of rules and guidelines a team of developers follow to construct reasonably complex SW systems is called
► Object Oriented Design
► Object Oriented Software
► Design Methodology
► Programming language
Question No: 6 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Waterfall is a _________ life-cycle model.
► Spiral
► Sequential
► Circular
► Spherical
Question No: 7 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
What happens if I start a new list without closing the original one?
► An error will be generated
► A nested list will be created
► Previous list will end and a new will start.
► Nothing will happen
Question No: 8 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
In Spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells by using _____.
► Numbers
► Text
► Formulas
► None of the given choices
Question No: 9 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
VisiCalc was the first popular _______application on PC’s.
► Spreadsheet
► Word processor
► Presentation
► Database
Question No: 10 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Fins are used to --------------
► Communicate with microprocessor
► Increase surface area of Fan
► Decrease surface area of Fan
► Speed up the Fan.
Question No: 11 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Using only HTML we can create
► Dynamic web pages
► Static web pages
► Both Static and Dynamic pages
► None of these
Question No: 12 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Everything that JavaScript manipulates is treated as:
► Object
► Window
► Text
► Script
Question No: 13 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
The ______ is connected to all other modules of the microprocessor.
► Control unit
► Memory unit
► Floating Point unit
► Arithmetic and Logic unit
Question No: 14 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Communication protocol is a __________that governs the flow of information over a network
► Set of protocols
► Set of rules
► Device
► Set of methods
Question No: 15 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
_________ is the interface in computer that supports transmission of multiple bits at the same time.
► Serial Port
► Parallel Port
► Universal Serial Bus
► None of the given choices
Question No: 16 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
_____ was designed as a replacement for typewriter
► Spreadsheet Software
► Word Processor Software
► Presentation Software
► Database Software
Question No: 17 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Which one of these translates the program once at a time ?
► Interpreter
► Compiler
► Operating system
► Translator
Question No: 18 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Randomized algorithms are often ________ than deterministic algorithms for the same problem.
► Simpler and more slow
► Simpler and more efficient
► Complex and more efficient
► Complex and more slow
Question No: 19 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Ada written a computer programme for ?
► Analytical Engine
► Difference Engine
► Harvard Mark 1
► Mechanical engine
Question No: 20 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
A test proposed to determine if a computer has the ability to think. It is called?
► Turing test
► Turning test
► Intelligence test
► None
Question No: 21 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
The most used form tag is the tag.
► True
► False
Question No: 22 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
When the user clicks on the "Submit" button, the content of the form is sent to the server.
► True
► False
Question No: 23 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Extension for saving web page is / are;
► *.html
► *.htm
► *.html and *.htm both are in use
► None of These
Question No: 24 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
In spread sheet a cell may contain
► Numbers
► Text
► Formulas
► All of the given
Question No: 25 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
Programs where no user interaction found during program execution are called __________.
► Batch programs
► Event-driven programs
► Graphics based programs
► None of the given
Question No: 26 ( M a r k s: 1 ) http://vuzs.net
OO software is all about _____________.
► Behaviors
► Methods
► Properties
► Objects
Question No: 27 ( M a r k s: 1 )
What is the key feature of batch programs?
Answer: The key feature is no user interaction with computer while a program is running.
Question No: 28 ( M a r k s: 1 )
Name two languages which are used for client side scripting?
Answer: Javascript , VBscript
Question No: 29 ( M a r k s: 2 )
What is the purpose of MODEM ?
Answer: It receive data analog signal from a phone line and then convert them into digital signal and send back to the computer with which it is attached. It also receives data from computer and convert it into analog signals.
Question No: 30 ( M a r k s: 3 )
What is Home Page of a web site?
Answer: For a web user it is a first page displayed when a user starts a web browser and for a web developer it is a first page when a user selects a site.
Question No: 31 ( M a r k s: 5 )
Why microprocessor uses the binary number system and not the decimal or any other number system?
Answer: Because this system is natural for digital computer. Digital computer have fundamental building blocks like ON & OFF Etc so it is natural to represent those in a number system that has only two symbols e.g Binary Numbers 0,1. Whereas decimal system is natural for human.
Question No: 32 ( M a r k s: 5 )
What is the difference between Interactive-mode and Batch-mode Application Software?
Answer: Batch-mode: This Mode Program has no user interaction with computer while a program is running e.g Paroll
Interactive-mode: The user runs the program on the computer and keeps interacting with the computer while a program is running e.g word processor
