Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun – Delta State
First Semester Examination 2014/2015 Academic Session
CSC 111 – Introduction to Computer Science
Time: 2hours 15minutes1. Which is the most crucial step in programming (A) Understanding the problem (B)
Debugging (C) Coding (D) Algorithm/Flowchart
2. When data is transmitted from source to destination so that destination sends back an
acknowledgement is called _____________ (A) strobe (B) protocol (C) handshaking (D)
none
3. What does the “Q” in QBasic stand for (A) Quick (B) Quiet (C) Quit (D) Quite
4. The Wristwatch is a form of Computer. True/False
5. The value of 1100 is __________ in binary (A) 1210 (B) 2010 (C) 1810 (D) 14106. The Internet is an example of the LAN network. True/False.
7. The decimal equivalent of 111102 is __ (A) 15 (B) 20 (C) 30 (D) 40
8. The computer is divided into _____ parts (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5
9. The combination of two or more arguments to yield either a true or false value is called
____ (A) statement (B) expression (C) proposition (D) none
10. The art of formal reasoning is __ (A) proposition (B) networking (C) logic (D) argument
11. System with only two characters (0 and 1) is __ (A) base 2 (B) Base 8 (C) Base 10 (D) Base
16
12. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
13. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
14. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
15. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
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16. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
17. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
18. Subtract 5 and 12 in binary gives us ________ (a)1012 (b) 11012 (c) 1112 (d) 110219. Subtract 15 and 5 in binary gives us ________ (a) 10102 (b) 1012 (c) 10112 (d) 11112 (e)
none
20. Select the odd one (A) sequence (B) QBasic (C) Selection (D) Loop
21. Represent 0 in the seven segment display (a) 0111111 (b) 1111110 (c) 1101110 (d) 1111111
22. Radio message/ walkie talkie is an example of full duplex transmission mode. True/False
23. Process of entering data into a computer (a) input (b) processing (c) output (d) storage
24. Network of computer in a particular building is ___ (a) sneaknet (b) LAN (c) MAN (d)
WAN
25. Microcomputer is one of the two groups of computers. True/False
26. Integrated Circuits is a feature of ___ generation (a) first (b) second (c) third (d) fourth
27. Data transmission one way at a time is ___ mode (a) simplex (b) Half duplex (c) full duplex
28. Data transmission has three stages of connection-transmission-termination True/False
29. Converting analog to digital is (a) modulation (b) demodulation (c) MODEM
30. Conjunction is another name for _____ gate (a) NOR (b) NAND (c) AND (d) OR
31. Computer Literacy is a criteria for selecting microcomputer. True/False
32. Analogue Computers recognize data as physical quantities. True/False
33. Add 10 and 5 in binary gives us _____ (a) 111012 (b) 11112 (c) 10102 (d) 111112
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34. A Computer understands algorithms represented through (A) Natural Language (B) Pseudo
code (C) Flowchart (D) Programming Language
35. _ software is used to accomplish specific tasks (a) system (b) application (c) specific
36. _ sends data from one place to another (a) network (b) Modem (c) data communication
37. _ replaces manual devices for automatic ones (a) integration (b) automation (c)
ergonomics
38. _ network connects computers across cities (a) sneaknet (b) LAN (c) MAN (d) WAN
39. _ is the father of computers (a) Babbage (b) Napier (c) Wilkies (d) Pascal
40. _ is the alignment of text (a) formatting (b) justification (c) delete (d) font
41. _ is an output device (a) microfilm (b) printer (c) speaker (d) stylus
42. _ is not an input device (a) keyboard (b) touchscreen (c) printer (d) stylus
43. _ is most expensive of all sizes of computers (a) Mainframes (b) Micros (c) Supercomputer
44. _ is an example of computer classified by data type (a) Mainframe (b) Digital (c) MODEM
45. _ is a characteristics of the computer (a) Program (b) Hardware (c) Accuracy (d) crime
46. _ introduced logic as used in digital systems (a) Turing (b) Boole (c) Ada (d) Roberts
47. _ generation of computers date between 1965 – 1971 (a) first (b) second (c) third (d) none
48. _
49. _ designed the first microcomputer (a) Intel (b) IBM (c) Roberts (d) Steve Jobs
50. _ characteristics allows us use computers in all fields (a) crime (b) versatility (c) reliability
www.fupreblog.comPart 2: Answer any One1a. With Leap year occurring every 4 years. Write a QBASIC program that prints the leap
years from 1964 to 2000 (inclusive)
1b. Write a QBASIC program that accepts the full fare and age as well as prints out the fare
of an individual if the airline company has a 3 –level price policy:
i. Children under 12 fly free
ii. Individuals from 12yrs to 23yrs fly at student rate (70% of full fare) iii.
Everyone else fly at full rate
2a. Two examination papers are written at the end of the course. The final mark is either the
average of the two papers and the class record mark (all weighed equally). Whichever is higher.
Write an algorithm and draw the flowchart for the program that accepts the class record mark
and the marks of the papers, computes the average and shows either “PASS” if the average is
greater than or equal to 50, or “FAIL” otherwise
2b. Write the QASIC program for the algorithm.
First Semester Examination 2014/2015 Academic Session
CSC 111 – Introduction to Computer Science
Time: 2hours 15minutes1. Which is the most crucial step in programming (A) Understanding the problem (B)
Debugging (C) Coding (D) Algorithm/Flowchart
2. When data is transmitted from source to destination so that destination sends back an
acknowledgement is called _____________ (A) strobe (B) protocol (C) handshaking (D)
none
3. What does the “Q” in QBasic stand for (A) Quick (B) Quiet (C) Quit (D) Quite
4. The Wristwatch is a form of Computer. True/False
5. The value of 1100 is __________ in binary (A) 1210 (B) 2010 (C) 1810 (D) 14106. The Internet is an example of the LAN network. True/False.
7. The decimal equivalent of 111102 is __ (A) 15 (B) 20 (C) 30 (D) 40
8. The computer is divided into _____ parts (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5
9. The combination of two or more arguments to yield either a true or false value is called
____ (A) statement (B) expression (C) proposition (D) none
10. The art of formal reasoning is __ (A) proposition (B) networking (C) logic (D) argument
11. System with only two characters (0 and 1) is __ (A) base 2 (B) Base 8 (C) Base 10 (D) Base
16
12. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
13. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
14. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
15. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
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16. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
17. Symbol is for (a) decision (b) processing (c) sort (d) storage (e) connector (f) merge
18. Subtract 5 and 12 in binary gives us ________ (a)1012 (b) 11012 (c) 1112 (d) 110219. Subtract 15 and 5 in binary gives us ________ (a) 10102 (b) 1012 (c) 10112 (d) 11112 (e)
none
20. Select the odd one (A) sequence (B) QBasic (C) Selection (D) Loop
21. Represent 0 in the seven segment display (a) 0111111 (b) 1111110 (c) 1101110 (d) 1111111
22. Radio message/ walkie talkie is an example of full duplex transmission mode. True/False
23. Process of entering data into a computer (a) input (b) processing (c) output (d) storage
24. Network of computer in a particular building is ___ (a) sneaknet (b) LAN (c) MAN (d)
WAN
25. Microcomputer is one of the two groups of computers. True/False
26. Integrated Circuits is a feature of ___ generation (a) first (b) second (c) third (d) fourth
27. Data transmission one way at a time is ___ mode (a) simplex (b) Half duplex (c) full duplex
28. Data transmission has three stages of connection-transmission-termination True/False
29. Converting analog to digital is (a) modulation (b) demodulation (c) MODEM
30. Conjunction is another name for _____ gate (a) NOR (b) NAND (c) AND (d) OR
31. Computer Literacy is a criteria for selecting microcomputer. True/False
32. Analogue Computers recognize data as physical quantities. True/False
33. Add 10 and 5 in binary gives us _____ (a) 111012 (b) 11112 (c) 10102 (d) 111112
www.fupreblog.com
34. A Computer understands algorithms represented through (A) Natural Language (B) Pseudo
code (C) Flowchart (D) Programming Language
35. _ software is used to accomplish specific tasks (a) system (b) application (c) specific
36. _ sends data from one place to another (a) network (b) Modem (c) data communication
37. _ replaces manual devices for automatic ones (a) integration (b) automation (c)
ergonomics
38. _ network connects computers across cities (a) sneaknet (b) LAN (c) MAN (d) WAN
39. _ is the father of computers (a) Babbage (b) Napier (c) Wilkies (d) Pascal
40. _ is the alignment of text (a) formatting (b) justification (c) delete (d) font
41. _ is an output device (a) microfilm (b) printer (c) speaker (d) stylus
42. _ is not an input device (a) keyboard (b) touchscreen (c) printer (d) stylus
43. _ is most expensive of all sizes of computers (a) Mainframes (b) Micros (c) Supercomputer
44. _ is an example of computer classified by data type (a) Mainframe (b) Digital (c) MODEM
45. _ is a characteristics of the computer (a) Program (b) Hardware (c) Accuracy (d) crime
46. _ introduced logic as used in digital systems (a) Turing (b) Boole (c) Ada (d) Roberts
47. _ generation of computers date between 1965 – 1971 (a) first (b) second (c) third (d) none
48. _
49. _ designed the first microcomputer (a) Intel (b) IBM (c) Roberts (d) Steve Jobs
50. _ characteristics allows us use computers in all fields (a) crime (b) versatility (c) reliability
www.fupreblog.comPart 2: Answer any One1a. With Leap year occurring every 4 years. Write a QBASIC program that prints the leap
years from 1964 to 2000 (inclusive)
1b. Write a QBASIC program that accepts the full fare and age as well as prints out the fare
of an individual if the airline company has a 3 –level price policy:
i. Children under 12 fly free
ii. Individuals from 12yrs to 23yrs fly at student rate (70% of full fare) iii.
Everyone else fly at full rate
2a. Two examination papers are written at the end of the course. The final mark is either the
average of the two papers and the class record mark (all weighed equally). Whichever is higher.
Write an algorithm and draw the flowchart for the program that accepts the class record mark
and the marks of the papers, computes the average and shows either “PASS” if the average is
greater than or equal to 50, or “FAIL” otherwise
2b. Write the QASIC program for the algorithm.
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