Basic Computer Engineering (BT-205) - Important Questions

Explain the classification / types of computers based on size and functionality with examples

Explain computer memory and storage and its types (RAM, ROM, cache, registers, hard disk, etc.)

What are the functions of application software and system software and how do they differ?

Write short note on Meteorology and Climatology (as choice among topics including object oriented features, cyberstalking, cloud infrastructure).

Explain the architecture and working of a CPU with a labeled diagram

Define an operating system, discuss its structure and explain the concept of a kernel.

Define an operating system and briefly explain its functions / key responsibilities.

Explain the organization of a computer with the help of a block diagram

Define computer memory and differentiate between primary and secondary memory

Give examples of basic mathematical functions in Excel such as SUM, AVERAGE and MAX.

Explain how to insert headers and footers in a Word document and what content they can include.

What are the advantages of a computer? Discuss with suitable examples

Explain the principles/concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).

What is an array? Explain one-dimensional vs multi-dimensional / different types of arrays with syntax and examples.

Define algorithm and write an algorithm to find the largest value among three given numbers.

List and explain various operators in object oriented programming.

Write a C++ program to swap two numbers.

Define programming language and differentiate low-level / assembly language vs high-level language in terms of characteristics and use cases.

Explain limitations of flowcharts in representing complex algorithms or processes.

Explain how to create a flowchart for a simple algorithm such as finding the maximum of two numbers.

Explain what encapsulation is and why it is important in OOP.

Contrast procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming paradigms and discuss their benefits and drawbacks.

Define algorithm, explain need for algorithms and describe three benefits of algorithms.

Discuss types of algorithmic complexity such as time and space complexity and how they are quantified.

What is a friend function in C++ and how does it access private and protected members? Explain declaration and definition with an example program.

Define class and object in C++ and explain how they differ and interact, with an example.

What are constructors and destructors in C++? Explain with a simple program.

What are the types of constructors in C++? Explain in detail.

Write a program to read and print employee information using multiple inheritance.

Explain function overloading and operator overloading with a simple example program.

Define inheritance and explain the different types of inheritance (single, multiple, multilevel, etc.) with suitable program(s).

Explain the concept of operator overloading, its usefulness in C++, with an example.

Compare single inheritance vs multiple inheritance.

Explain data structures in detail.

Define objects and classes and explain whether a C++ class can have more than one constructor with the same name, with justification and example.

Write a C++ program to insert and delete an element from a stack.

Differentiate / compare and contrast the ISO-OSI reference model with the TCP/IP model in terms of structure, layering and compatibility.

Explain the TCP/IP model in detail with a diagram, including the function of each layer and its significance in computer networking.

What is a firewall and how does it work to provide system security?

Draw the ISO-OSI reference model and explain the function/purpose of each of the seven layers.

Explain the procedure involved in protecting devices from malware, viruses and worms.

Explain the role of social media platforms in e-commerce marketing and customer engagement.

Explain the elements required to prove internet fraud under the law.

Explain common types of cyber threats such as malware, phishing and Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks.

Describe Denial of Service (DoS) attacks and logic bombs in detail.

Write a short note on good computer security habits.

Explain internetworking and the difficulties in joining multiple networks, and discuss the role of routers and switches in supporting communication within an internetwork.

Describe the fundamentals of computer security and types of malware including viruses, worms, trojans and spyware, their properties, propagation mechanisms and effects.

Describe the key components and architecture of a typical DBMS / database system with diagram.

Describe the functions of a DBA in maintaining performance, integrity and security of a database.

Discuss the different cloud service delivery models.

Write short note: i) Logical operators in C++ ii) Data Independence iii) Service delivery models in cloud computing

Write short notes on DDL and DML commands, Remote Sensing and GIS, and I/O devices.

Explain the concept of cloud computing and its relationship to the Internet.

Define cloud computing and compare it with traditional computing models.

Explain what a database transaction is and why it is important for data integrity.

Write short notes on data dictionary and cloud infrastructure with examples.

Describe data independence and the role of DBA in detail.

Define cloud computing and describe cloud infrastructure in detail.

Write short notes on cloud infrastructure, DBA, and logic bombs.

Write short note : (on any two) a) Pros and cons of cloud computing b) World Wide Web c) Characteristics of OOP d) Classification of computer