FALL 2006
CS101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
Marks: 40
Time: 60min
StudentID/LoginID: ______________________________
Student Name: ______________________________
Center Name/Code: ______________________________
Exam Date:
Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting any of the
questions:
1. Attempt all questions. Marks are written adjacent to each question.
2. Do not ask any questions about the contents of this examination from
anyone.
a. If you think that there is something wrong with any of the questions,
attempt it to the best of your understanding.
b. If you believe that some essential piece of information is missing, make
an appropriate assumption and use it to solve the problem.
c. Write all steps, missing steps may lead to deduction of marks.
**WARNING: Please note that Virtual University takes serious note of unfair
means. Anyone found involved in cheating will get an `F` grade in this course.
For Teacher's use only
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total
Marks
Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Computer uses the scanner to input
.
Voice.
.
Images.
.
Voice and text.
.
None of these
Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Software is
.
Something that can be touched
.
Something that cannot be touched
.
Something used only as an output device
.
Something used only as an input device
Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What is internet?
.
A global network of networks
.
A Software used to connect to some network
.
A group of users
.
Any network of more than two computers
Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is a type of system software?
.
Device driver
.
Word processor
.
Write once read -only- memory
.
Anti-Virus
Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
HTTP is the abbreviation for:
.
Hyper text transfer protocol
.
Hyper text terminal protocol
.
Hyper text transmit protocol
.
Hyper terminal text protocol
Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is called the brain of computer?
.
Motherboard
.
Slots
.
Processor
.
Power supply
Question No: 7 ( Marks: 12 )
a) Convert the following numbers from decimal numbers into binary numbers:
(Marks: 6)
1. 24
Answer = ____________________
2. 55
Answer = ____________________
3. 84
Answer = ____________________
b) X, Y is Boolean variables. Determine the truth tables for the following combinations:
(X . Y)’
(Marks: 6)
Question No: 8 ( Marks: 12 )
a) What is the difference between Desktop Computer and Super Computer? Give at least
three differences (Marks: 6 )
b) Write an Algorithm to compute the final price of the item. It will ask two inputs from the
user i.e. Price of item and the sales tax rate. You have to calculate the final price of the item.
The formulas for calculating the sales tax and final price are as follows:
Sales tax = (price of item) * (sales tax rate)
Final price = (price of item) + (sales tax)
(Marks: 6 )
Question No: 9 ( Marks: 10 )
Write the HTML code that will generate the similar page as shown below. You have to put
the form elements with in the table.
CS101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
Marks: 40
Time: 60min
StudentID/LoginID: ______________________________
Student Name: ______________________________
Center Name/Code: ______________________________
Exam Date:
Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting any of the
questions:
1. Attempt all questions. Marks are written adjacent to each question.
2. Do not ask any questions about the contents of this examination from
anyone.
a. If you think that there is something wrong with any of the questions,
attempt it to the best of your understanding.
b. If you believe that some essential piece of information is missing, make
an appropriate assumption and use it to solve the problem.
c. Write all steps, missing steps may lead to deduction of marks.
**WARNING: Please note that Virtual University takes serious note of unfair
means. Anyone found involved in cheating will get an `F` grade in this course.
For Teacher's use only
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total
Marks
Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Computer uses the scanner to input
.
Voice.
.
Images.
.
Voice and text.
.
None of these
Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Software is
.
Something that can be touched
.
Something that cannot be touched
.
Something used only as an output device
.
Something used only as an input device
Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
What is internet?
.
A global network of networks
.
A Software used to connect to some network
.
A group of users
.
Any network of more than two computers
Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is a type of system software?
.
Device driver
.
Word processor
.
Write once read -only- memory
.
Anti-Virus
Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
HTTP is the abbreviation for:
.
Hyper text transfer protocol
.
Hyper text terminal protocol
.
Hyper text transmit protocol
.
Hyper terminal text protocol
Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
Which of the following is called the brain of computer?
.
Motherboard
.
Slots
.
Processor
.
Power supply
Question No: 7 ( Marks: 12 )
a) Convert the following numbers from decimal numbers into binary numbers:
(Marks: 6)
1. 24
Answer = ____________________
2. 55
Answer = ____________________
3. 84
Answer = ____________________
b) X, Y is Boolean variables. Determine the truth tables for the following combinations:
(X . Y)’
(Marks: 6)
Question No: 8 ( Marks: 12 )
a) What is the difference between Desktop Computer and Super Computer? Give at least
three differences (Marks: 6 )
b) Write an Algorithm to compute the final price of the item. It will ask two inputs from the
user i.e. Price of item and the sales tax rate. You have to calculate the final price of the item.
The formulas for calculating the sales tax and final price are as follows:
Sales tax = (price of item) * (sales tax rate)
Final price = (price of item) + (sales tax)
(Marks: 6 )
Question No: 9 ( Marks: 10 )
Write the HTML code that will generate the similar page as shown below. You have to put
the form elements with in the table.
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