B.TECH - Semester 7 computer hardware and intefacing Question Paper 2008 (dec)
Practice authentic previous year university questions for better exam preparation.
Sample Questions
- List the common entries that are found in a standard CMOS setup menu.
- Define IRQ conflict and explain it with example.
- Explain the various methods used to deal with memory errors.
- Describe the MFM scheme and show how the data bits 00101010 are encoded using MFM?
- Illustrate the power supply form factors.
- Describe the mechanism of writing and reading data in magnetic storage media.
- Discuss the EISA system bus.
- Describe the text and graphic modes of video adapters.
- Write a note on Audio applications.
- What is ergonomic Keyboard? Explain. $$ \text { ( } 10 \times 4=40 \text { Marks) } $$ P.T.O. Answer any one full quesitions from each Module: Each carries 20 marks. Module - I
- (a) Describe üre following memory technologies. ..... 10(i) DIPP(ii) SIPP(iii) SO-DIMM(iv) RDRAM(v) DDRAM
- (b) Explain the various monerboard form factors. ..... 10 OR
- (a) Discuss the major responsibilities of North Bridge and South Bridge with neat diagram. ..... 10
- (b) Define BIOS. Describe functions of BIOS when the system is turned on ..... 10 Module - II
- (a) Explain the commonly used data transfer protocols for IDE devices. ..... 10
- (b) Describe Backup Power Systems. ..... 10 OR
- (a) Write brief notes on ATA standards. ..... 10
- (b) Draw the block diagram and explain the working of DVD drive and decoding.10 Module - III
- (a) Describe the architecture of Micro Channel Bus. ..... 10
- (b) Describe the architecture of Peripheral Component Interconnect Bus. List itsadvantages and disadvantages.10 2
- (a) Compare serial and parallel ports. Give a brief overview of the Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- (b) Explain the various video standards.