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RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI 602 105. Common to all branches of Engineering (First Year B.E/B.Tech) UNIT TEST I Sub. Code : GE2112 Date :

Max. Marks : 60 Duration : 95 Minutes

Sub. Name : Fundamentals of Computing

Answer All Questions PART A (15 x 2 = 30 Marks) 1. Why computer is known as data processing system? 2. What are the characteristics of the computer? 3. Give few applications of computer. 4. What is the difference between Volatile and Non-volatile memory? 5. Distinguish between analog and digital computers 6. What are the languages used in computer generations? 7. Define Super Computer 8. Distinguish between hardware and software 9. Define the term: Compiler, Interpreter and Assembler 10. Convert the following (110101001.0010110)2 to (?)16 11. Convert the following (39.77)10 to (?)2 12. Define algorithm. What are the characteristics of algorithm? 13.What is flowchart? Give the rules for drawing flowchart. 14. Draw the flowchart to find maximum among three numbers. 15. What are the rules for writing for Pseudocode PART B (2 x 15=30 Marks) Question No 11 is Compulsory 11. a) i) Explain the basic computer organization with suitable diagram. ii) Discuss in detail the classification of computers. 12. a) With suitable example, explain about Number Systems. (Or) b) i) Write a pseudo code for calculating compound interest. ii) Draw a flowchart to add two matrices. **************************** ALL THE BEST ************************** (7) (8) (8) (7) (15)