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SECTION – A
1. (a) Why number system is required in computer system? Write the difference between
positional and non-positional number system. 10
(b) "Now we are in the 11th generation of computers" is it right? Justify your answer. 10
(c) What are the basic difference between digital computer and analog computer? 05
3. (a) Describe rules for additive method of division. Solve the following [5+6+5] 16
i. Divide 1100011101012 by 11012
ii. Divide 55710 by 2510 using the method of addition
(b) Describe data transmission modes with figure and example. 09
4. (a) Convert the following number system to the mentioned equivalent system: [4X4] 16
i. A3CFD416 to (?)10
ii. 899578110 to (?)8
iii. 53224016 to (?)4
iv. 43215378 to (?)16
[Note: You must need to show thorough conversion procedure]
(b) Describe logical architecture of a computer system. 09
5. (a) Describe main memory organization with fixed word-length and variable word-
length memory. 15
(b) Write the difference of the followings [5+5] 10
i. Volatile and Non-volatile memory
ii. RISC and CISC processor
6. (a) Define the term: Bandwidth, Baud Rate, Turnaround time, Narrowband, Voice
band and throughput. 12
(b) What is Internetworking? Describe OSI model with an example. 13
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