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The Book has been carefully curated to serve as an essential resource for students enrolled in the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) program at IGNOU. This book is a comprehensive compilation of previous years' theory papers for all Semester 1 subjects, designed to offer students a practical and thorough preparation tool for their exams.
The PGDCA program is known for its rigorous curriculum, covering fundamental and advanced topics in computer science, programming, software development, and applications. With the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field of information technology, this diploma equips students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the industry. However, mastering the concepts and successfully navigating through the examinations is no easy feat, and that is where this book aims to assist. The primary goal of this book is to help students gain a deeper understanding of the core subjects taught in Semester 1 of the PGDCA program. By providing access to unsolved theory papers from previous years, this book serves as a valuable tool for students to practice and refine their problem-solving skills, improve their understanding of key concepts, and become familiar with the format and structure of the IGNOU examinations.
Unsolved papers play a crucial role in exam preparation, as they offer students the opportunity to engage with real questions that have appeared in past exams. This helps in reinforcing theoretical knowledge, as well as in testing one's ability to apply concepts in a practical, exam-oriented setting. The unsolved format encourages independent study and self-assessment, allowing students to identify areas where they need more focus and improvement. Each chapter in this book corresponds to a different subject taught in Semester 1 of the PGDCA program. The chapters begin with an introduction to the subject, outlining the key concepts and topics that students should focus on. Following this introduction, the unsolved theory papers are presented. These papers are arranged in a sequential manner, with questions from different years placed together for ease of reference.
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The Book has been carefully curated to serve as an essential resource for students enrolled in the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) program at IGNOU. This book is a comprehensive compilation of previous years' theory papers for all Semester 1 subjects, designed to offer students a practical and thorough preparation tool for their exams.
The PGDCA program is known for its rigorous curriculum, covering fundamental and advanced topics in computer science, programming, software development, and applications. With the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field of information technology, this diploma equips students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the industry. However, mastering the concepts and successfully navigating through the examinations is no easy feat, and that is where this book aims to assist. The primary goal of this book is to help students gain a deeper understanding of the core subjects taught in Semester 1 of the PGDCA program. By providing access to unsolved theory papers from previous years, this book serves as a valuable tool for students to practice and refine their problem-solving skills, improve their understanding of key concepts, and become familiar with the format and structure of the IGNOU examinations.
Unsolved papers play a crucial role in exam preparation, as they offer students the opportunity to engage with real questions that have appeared in past exams. This helps in reinforcing theoretical knowledge, as well as in testing one's ability to apply concepts in a practical, exam-oriented setting. The unsolved format encourages independent study and self-assessment, allowing students to identify areas where they need more focus and improvement. Each chapter in this book corresponds to a different subject taught in Semester 1 of the PGDCA program. The chapters begin with an introduction to the subject, outlining the key concepts and topics that students should focus on. Following this introduction, the unsolved theory papers are presented. These papers are arranged in a sequential manner, with questions from different years placed together for ease of reference.
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Term-End Examination, December 2021
Chapter 2: Term-End Examination, June, 2022
Chapter 3: Term-End Examination, December, 2022
Chapter 4: Term-End Examination, December, 2021
Chapter 5: Term-End Examination, June, 2021
Chapter 6: Term-End Examination, December, 2021
Chapter 7: Term-End Examination, December, 2021
Chapter 8: Term-End Examination, June, 2022
Chapter 9: Term-End Examination, December, 2022
Chapter 10: Mostly Asked Important Questions - Part A
Chapter 11: Mostly Asked Important Questions – Part B
Chapter 12: Mostly Important Asked Questions – Part C
Chapter 13: Mostly Asked Important Questions – Part D
MCS-201
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
MCS-201: Programming in C And Python
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Weightage: 70%
Note: Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt any three questions from the rest.
1. (a) Differentiate between Recursion and Iteration. Give suitable code in C for each.(5 marks)
(b) Compare flowchart and algorithm. Draw flowchart to find the factorial of a number entered by the user. (5marks)
(c) How does syntax error differ from semantic error? Give suitable example for each.
(5 marks)
(d) Explain the concept of call by reference, with suitable code in C. Give advantage and disadvantage of call by reference.(5 marks)
(e) What is C-Python? Briefly discuss the relation between framework, library, package, and module in Python.(5 marks)
(f) Differentiate between mutable and immutable data types in Python. Briefly discuss the following data types of Pythons:(i) Lists(ii) Tuples(iii) Dictionaries(5 marks)
(g) What does the map () function do? Write a program in Python to print the square of the numbers present in the list, using the map () function.(5 marks)
(h) Compare overloading and overriding in Python. Give suitable example code for each.(5 marks)
2. (a) What are different data types in C? Explain the use of these data types with the help of a C program.
(10 marks)
(b) Write Python code to perform the following:(i) Reading data from a file(ii) Creating a file and adding content to itSupport your code with suitable comments.(10 marks)
3. (a) List various looping control statements. Write the syntax of each statement. Also, draw a flowchart for each statement.(10 marks)
(b) What are Lambda functions? How do Lambda functions differ from built-in functions? Write a lambda function to calculate the cube of a number. Also, write the program to find the cube of a number without using a lambda function.(10 marks)
4. (a) Differentiate between Random access and Sequential access of files in C. Discuss the syntax and role of the fseek() and rewind () function while accessing any file.(10 marks)
(b) What are Cursor Objects? Briefly discuss the utility of cursor objects. Write Python code for a cursor to execute the SQL query to print the version of the database. Support your program with suitable comments.(10 marks)
5.