Introduction to ICT BSCS 1st Term Past Paper 2013 UOS

University of Sargodha
BS Term System, 1st Term Exam 2013

Subject: Computer Science
Course: Introduction to Computing
CMP: 100
Time Allowed: 2:30 Hours
Maximum Marks: 60

Note: Section-I is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from section-II.
Section-I Objective Part
Q.NO:1 Write short answers to the following questions in 2-3 lines only. (12*2=24)

1. What is the largest positive number one can represent in 5-bit 2’s complement code?
2. What is the difference between operating system and system software?
3. Convert 1010 from 2’s complement to Decimal.
4. What is the difference between Compiler and interpreter?
5. Convert F4H to decimal if the number is (a) unsigned, (b) signed?
6. Define Artificial Intelligence?
7. Differentiate between web browser and Search engine?
8. What do you mean by network topology?
9. Briefly describe the working of NIC card?
10. What is the difference between software engineering and system engineering?
11. Define Information Technology?

Subjective Part (9×4=36)

2. Explain the applications of Computer Graphics in problem solving.
3. Define Software engineering? Explain different elements of Software engineering?
4. Elaborate the different functions of Operating systems?
5. Define programming language? Also differentiate between Low level and assembly language?
6. Write an algorithm to find the sum of first 20 odd Integers. Also draw its flow diagram?
7. Define Computer ethics, Intellectual property rights; also pinpoint the IT code of conduct for computer use?