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FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY — Major (End Semester) 2023 question paper

MMMUT Information Technology previous year question paper for FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BIT-101), semester 1, Major (End Semester) 2023. All 24 questions are listed below, each with a written answer on Nexsus.

Paper details

  • Subject: FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BIT-101)
  • Branch: Information Technology
  • Semester: 1
  • Exam: Major (End Semester) 2023
  • Questions: 24

Questions asked in FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Major (End Semester) 2023

  1. Q(a). Write down the difference between the data and the information with suitable examples. [2 marks]
  2. Q(a). How does contiguous storage allocation differ from non-contiguous storage allocation? State the advantages/disadvantages of both. FAT & i-node fall in which category. [5 marks]
  3. Q(a). How does information differ from data? Briefly explain the terms ASCII and UTF with examples. [5 marks]
  4. Q(a). With a neat diagram of OSI network model, state the major function of each of the layers. [5 marks]
  5. Q(a). Classify the different types of memories. Explain memory hierarchy in terms of cost and speed. Also discuss the basic concept of 3D memories in short. [5 marks]
  6. Q(b). Differentiate between the following: (i) Buffering and Spooling (ii)Primary and Secondary Memory Management [5 marks]
  7. Q(b). Why the object code prepared by compiler is given as input to the linker? State the functions of (i) Assembler & (ii) Loader [2 marks]
  8. Q(b). i. What are the different categories of transmission media? Name two examples in each category. ii. State size (in bits) and the name of network layer to which each of the following addresses belong: a. Physical Address b. IP address c. TCP address [5 marks]
  9. Q(b). What is dictionary-based compression? Compress the string ABABBABBB using the IZW technique. [5 marks]
  10. Q(b). What is microprocessor? With a neat block diagram, state the purpose of different type of buses which constitute the system bus. [5 marks]
  11. Q(c). How would you interconnect various homogeneous nodes or networks? Provide a discussion on the devices to be used for this purpose. Also discuss how would you connect two heterogeneous networks? [5 marks]
  12. Q(c). Let A = (a/20, b/15, c/8, d/15, e/45) be the alphabet and its frequency distribution. Draw the Huffman tree and the binary code word for each symbol. [5 marks]
  13. Q(c). i. Differentiate between internal and external commands and give 2 example of each category with proper syntax. (ii). Differentiate between single user/Multi-user operating systems. [5 marks]
  14. Q(c). What is Memory Bottleneck? How is this problem addressed? [2 marks]
  15. Q(c). Briefly describe different types of Computer languages with their pros & cons. What kind of translators are used in executing the programs of each of them? [5 marks]
  16. Q(d). Convert the following as asked: i. (111011101): - (?)s - (?) his [2 marks]
  17. Q(e). Distinguish between Lossy and Lossless compression. [2 marks]
  18. Q(f). What is the need of an operating system? Explain the basic services provided by an operating system. [2 marks]
  19. Q(g). What are the different kinds of computer networks? Give examples for each. [2 marks]
  20. QQ1. Attempt any Five parts of the following.
  21. QQ2. Attempt any Two parts of the following.
  22. QQ3. Attempt any Two parts of the following.
  23. QQ4. Attempt any Two parts of the following.
  24. QQ5. Attempt any Two parts of the following.