CSIT First Sem IIT Question
IIT Question Collection
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Section A — Long Questions (Attempt any TWO) [2 × 10 = 20]
1. What is network topology? How is ring topology different from star topology and mesh topology? Mention the pros and cons of each of them.
[2+8]
2. Explain the various types of system software with their usages. What are the characteristics of multimedia?
[7+3]
3. What is the use of cache memory in a computer system? Discuss the various types of source data entry and human data entry devices.
[2+8]
Section B — Short Questions (Attempt any EIGHT) [8 × 5 = 40]
4. Based on size, describe the classes of a computer.
[5]
5. How do the ALU and CU work together in the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
[5]
6. How is decimal to binary conversion done? Convert (15.34)10 to binary.
[1+4]
7. What are binary coding schemes? How can you represent signed and unsigned numbers?
[1+4]
8. What is an internet address? How are computers on the internet identified through IP addresses? Explain with examples.
[1+4]
9. Explain the significance of data warehousing and data mining in computer systems.
[5]
10. What is computer security? How is a digital signature used to ensure security in computer systems?
[1+4]
11. Differentiate between static RAM (SRAM) and dynamic RAM (DRAM).
[5]
12. Write short notes on:
[2.5+2.5]
- Instruction Set
- Logic Gates
Section A — Long Questions (Attempt any TWO) [2 × 10 = 20]
1. Compare primary memory with secondary memory. Why do we need primary memory in computers? Explain different types of secondary memories used in computer.
[3+2+5]
2. Explain application software with example. Why do we need system software in computer? What are different types of operating system?
[3+2+5]
3. Define network topology. Explain different types of network topologies along with their merits and demerits.
[2+8]
Section B — Short Questions (Attempt any EIGHT) [8 × 5 = 40]
4. Explain different characteristics of computers.
[5]
5. Explain instruction format with example. What is an instruction set?
[3+2]
6. What is an I/O port? Explain the working of an I/O system.
[2+3]
7. What is Unicode? Convert (0.865)10 from Base 10 to Base 16.
[2+3]
8. Explain cloud computing in brief.
[5]
9. What is a data warehouse? Explain.
[5]
10. What are the different elements of multimedia?
[5]
11. Explain security awareness and security policy in brief.
[2.5+2.5]
12. Write short notes on:
[2.5+2.5]
- Cache memory
- IoT (Internet of Things)
Section A — Long Questions (Attempt any TWO) [2 × 10 = 20]
1. Explain the hierarchy of different memory types along with a figure. What are the different types of read-only memory (ROM)?
[6+4]
2. Compare system software with application software. Explain different types of system software in brief.
[4+6]
3. List some benefits of using computer networks. Explain different types of data transmission media in detail.
[3+7]
Section B — Short Questions (Attempt any EIGHT) [8 × 5 = 40]
4. What is a digital computer? Compare digital computers with analog computers.
[2+3]
5. Explain each component of the CPU in brief.
[5]
6. Define hard copy and soft copy devices. List any six human data entry devices.
[2+3]
7. What is ASCII? Convert (0.2345)10 from base 10 to base 2.
[2+3]
8. Explain wearable computing in brief.
[5]
9. Define a database. What are the benefits of using databases?
[1.5+3.5]
10. What are the different characteristics of multimedia?
[5]
11. Define cryptography. Why do we use a firewall?
[2+3]
12. Write short notes on:
[2.5+2.5]
- Instruction Cycle
- Big Data
Section A — Long Questions (Attempt any TWO) [2 × 10 = 20]
1. What is computer memory? Describe memory hierarchy with a suitable example.
[2+8]
2. Why is software needed in a computer system? Mention the role of system software. Discuss the functionalities of an operating system.
[2+2+6]
3. What is a computer network? Discuss the types of network topologies with their pros and cons.
[2+8]
Section B — Short Questions (Attempt any EIGHT) [8 × 5 = 40]
4. Briefly describe the generations of computers.
[5]
5. Define an instruction set. How does a CPU instruction cycle work?
[2+3]
6. Discuss different types of printers with examples.
[5]
7. Define decimal to binary conversion. Convert decimal (12.15)10 to binary.
[1+4]
8. What is a communication protocol? Why is it used in computer networks? List a few examples of communication protocols.
[2+2+1]
9. What is multimedia? Describe the elements of multimedia.
[1+4]
10. What is a firewall? How is a firewall used to secure computer systems?
[2+3]
11. Define the terms data warehousing, data mining, and big data.
[1.5+1.5+2]
12. Write short notes on:
[2.5+2.5]
- Cloud Computing
- IoT (Internet of Things)
