Tribhuvan University
Institute of Science and Technology
TU Exam Year: 2078
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
SECTION A
Attempt all questions.
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1.
Discuss the concept behind the fixed point number representation. What can be the fixed point representation of a signed number 8? Convert (14.14)₁₀ into binary and octal.
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2.
What is switching? How can you differentiate packet switching from circuit switching? What are the advantages of using optical fibers?
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3.
Why software system is needed in computers? Discuss various type of operating system.
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What is the role of Control Unit in CPU? How analog computer differs from digital?
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5.
How RISC architecture differs from CISC architecture?
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6.
What is the purpose of cache memory? How sequential access differs from direct access?
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7.
Explain the working mechanism of a keyboard.
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8.
Why IP address is used in internet? Mention the significance of domain names in internet.
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9.
Define computer network. Suppose you have a two story building having 15 computers in each of two floors. Now if you are asked to create a network of these computers, what type of network will you create? Give proper justification to your answer.
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10.
What is malicious software? How virus differs from worms?
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11.
Discuss the characteristics of multimedia.
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12.
What is database system? How data can be stored using relational model.