Programming with C QUESTION PAPER Format computer science engineering diploma 3rd semester

FORMAT OF I A TEST QUESTION PAPER (CIE) computer science engineering diploma 3rd semester

Test/Date and Time		Semester/year	Course/Course Code		Max Marks
Ex: I test/6 th weak of sem 10-11 Am		I/II SEM			20
		Year:
Name of Course coordinator :                                                                                                                 Units:   CO’s:
Question no	Question			MARKS		CL	CO	PO
1
2
3
4

4

Note: Internal Choice may be given in each CO at the same cognitive level (CL).

MODEL QUESTION PAPER (CIE)

Test/Date and Time		Semester/year	Course/Course Code		Max Marks
Ex: I test/6 th weak of sem 10-11 AM		III SEM	Programming with C		20
		Year: 2015-16	Course code:15CS31T
Name of Course coordinator : Units:1,2 Co: 1,2 Note: Answer all questions
Questio n no	Question			CL		C O	PO
1	What is variable? Write the rules and guidelines for naming variable? (5) OR Evaluate the expression (a + b) * (c + d) + e – f/g*h + 3.25, where a=5, b=3, c=-2, d=7, e=1, f=6, g=8, h=1			R		1	1,2

2	Define algorithm? Explain its characteristics                                                                        (5) OR Write a flow chart and C program to find the sum and average of three numbers	U A	1	1,2
3	Give the general syntax and an example of do.....while loop statement. Why it is called as "exit-controlled" loop?                                                                        (5)	U	2	1,2
4	Explain printf() statement with an example.	A	2	1,2

 Format for Student Activity Assessment

DIMENSION	Unsatisfactory 1	Developing 2	Satisfactory 3	Good 4	Exemplary 5	Score
Collection of data	Does not collect any information relating to the topic	Collects very limited information; some relate to the topic	Collects some basic information; refer to the topic	Collects relevant information; concerned to the topic	Collects a great deal of information; all refer to the topic	3
Fulfill team’s roles & duties	Does not perform any duties assigned to the team role	Performs very little duties	Performs nearly all duties	Performs all duties	Performs all duties of assigned team roles with presentation	4
Shares work equally	Always relies on others to do the work	Rarely does the assigned work; often needs reminding	Usually does the assigned work; rarely needs reminding	Does the assigned job without having to be reminded.	Always does the assigned work without having to be reminded and on given time frame	3
Listen to other Team mates	Is always talking; never allows anyone else to speak	Usually does most of the talking; rarely allows others to speak	Listens, but sometimes talk too much	Listens and contributes to the relevant topic	Listens and contributes precisely to the relevant topic and exhibit leadership qualities	3
				TOTAL		13/4=3.25=4

*All student activities should be done in a group of 4-5 students with a team leader.

 

Diploma in Computer science & Enginnering

III- Semester

Course Title: Programming with C

Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 100

PART-A

Answer any SIX   questions. Each carries 5 marks. 5X6=30 Marks

1) What is a variable? Write the rules and guidelines for naming variable?

2) Explain scanf() statement with an example

3) Compare while and do. while statement.

4) Explain  Relational and Logical operators

5) Write a short note on C library functions

6) What are the advantages of functions?

7) List string handling functions.

8) Define a structure. Give general syntax of a structure. Explain with an example.

9) Compare array versus structures.

PART-B

Answer any SEVEN full  questions each carries 10 marks. 10X7=70 Marks

1. Explain the data types of C language

2. Write a C program to swap the values of two variables without using third variable

3. Explain the switch statement with syntax with an example.

4. Write a program to find the sum of n natural numbers.

5. Explain If. else statements with an example.

6. Explain the following:

i. Passing argument to a function

ii. Returning value from a function

7. a) List the advantages and disadvantages of an array.

b) What is an array? How are arrays declared and initialized?

8. Write a program to find the transpose of a matrix.

9. Explain the following function with an example:

 

i. getchar() ii. strrev() iii. strcmp() iv. strcat() v.  strcpy()

10. Write a program to create structure with an employee details & display the same.

MODEL QUESTION BANK

Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering III Semester

  Course Title: Programming with C

CO	Question	CL	Marks
I	What is a token? Give example for each type of token.	R	05
	What is a constant? Explain different types of C constants.	R
	What is variable? Write the rules and guidelines for naming variable?	R
	Define the term Identifier. Give an example.	R
	List the basic data types with byte specification	U
	List the hierarchy (precedence ) rules of arithmetic operators.	U
	Evaluate the expression   2 + 1 * 3 - 4 % 3 * 1 + 16 / 2 % 5    and smilar type expressions to be solved having arithmetic, relational and logical operators also	U
	List the important features of C language.	U
	Give a general form of ternary operator, Explain with an example.	A
	Explain simple assignments in C. Give an example.	U
	List input and output functions	U
	Explain printf() statement with an example.	A
	Explain scanf() statement with an example.	A
	Define algorithm? Explain its characteristics	U
	Define flow chart? List the symbols used in flow-chart	U
	Write a algorithm and C program to find the sum and average of three numbers	A
	With general syntax explain formatted input-output statements. Give example for each.	U	10
	Define the following with an example: i.     Increment Operator.           ii. Decrement Operator	U
	1.    Explain the basic data types of C language.	U
	Define the following with an example: i.     C Keyword.                         ii.    Variable. iii.  Constants.                              iv. Format Specifier v. Arithmetic Expression.	U
	Define the following terms. Give one example each. i.      Constant.                            ii.      Keyword. iii.   Relational Expression.      iv.     Assignment statement.	U

	v. Conditional operator.
	Write a flow chart and C program to swap the values of two variables without using third variable.	A
	Explain the basic structure of C program.	U
	Write an algorithm and C program to find the largest of three numbers using conditional operators.	A
	Write an algorithm and flow chart to compute sum of n numbers	A
	Write an algorithm and C program to find area and circumference of a circle (circum=2πr and Area= πr2	A
II	Explain different logical operators with examples.	U	05
	Explain different relational operators with examples.	U
	Write the general syntax of if & if-else statement.	U
	Compare while and do... while statement.	U
	Compare if and if-else statement.	U
	Illustrate and explain nested if –else statement.	U
	state and explain if –else ladder statement.	U
	Write a program to find the largest of three numbers.	A
	With general syntax, explain the significance of break and continue statement in loops..	U
	Define the following i.    break. ii.    goto.and label iii.    continue.	U
	List and explain any two unconditional statements/jumping statements.	U
	Explain Relational and Logical operators.	U
	With general syntax, explain the need of break statement in Switch.	U
	Give the general syntax and an example of do........................................................................ while loop statement. Why it is called as "exit-controlled" loop?	U
	Differentiate between break and continue statements.	U
	Write a C program to check whether the given number is odd or even.	A
	Explain the logical operators with example.	U
	Explain relational operators with example.	U
	Explain for statement with an example.	U
	Explain If..... else statements with an example.	A	10
	Explain nested for loop with the general syntax.	U
	Write a program to find roots of quadratic equation using switch statement.	A
	Explain the switch statement with syntax, with an example.	A
	Explain entry controlled and exit controlled loop with an example.	A
	Write a program to find the numbers and sum of all numbers greater than 150 and less than 250 which are divisible by 8.	A
	Write a program to find the largest of 3 numbers using if........................................................................ else statement.	A
	Write a program to find smallest of three numbers using nested if........................................................................ else statement.	A
	Write a program to check whether the given number is prime or not.	A

	Write a program to generate Fibonacci series.	A
	Write a program to find the sum of n natural numbers.	A
	Write a program to find the reverse of a given numbers.	A
	Write a program to count even and odd from n natural numbers.	A
III	Define function. List different types of functions.	U	05
	What are the advantages of functions?	U
	List the difference between actual parameters and formal Parameters.	U
	Explain scope and lifetime of a variable in a function.	U
	What do you mean by user defined function? Explain.	U
	Write a short note on C library functions.	U
	Write a user defined function great() that computes greatest of two numbers and return the largest number to function main().	A
	Write the block structure of a function.	U
	Define the following 1. Formal parameter 2. Actual parameter 3. Return type 4. Function call	U
	What is a function prototype give an example.	U
	Write a program to find the factorial of a given number using function.	A	10
	Write a program to find the GCD of a given number using function.	A
	Explain Call by Value with an example.	U
	Explain the following with a example: i.         Passing argument to a function ii.          Returning value from a function	A
IV	What is an array? Explain how to declare and initialize a single dimension array?	U	05
	With an example, explain declaration & initialization of two dimensional array.	U
	Compare one dimensional array with two dimensional array.	U
	Explain multidimensional array with an example.	A
	Write an algorithm to search a given key in the array of elements.	A
	Discuss one dimensional array with example.	U
	Explain different operations on arrays.	U
	Write a program in C to store 25 elements (integers) in two-dimensional array called "temp" in 5-rows and 5-columns. The program should also display these numbers in a matrix format.	A
	Write a program to transpose the given matrix.	A
	List the advantages and disadvantages of an array.	U
	Write a C program to find the sum of principle diagonal elements of a matrix.	A
	Write a program to search an element in an array.	A
	Write a program to find the sum and number of positive numbers and negative numbers in an array	A
	Write a program to sort 'N' elements of an array using simple sort.	A
	Define the following: a. Array                    b. Searching                                  c. Sorting	U

	Write a program to find the sum of two matrices.	A	10
	Write a C function to compute trace and norm of a matrix.	A
	Write C function to compute largest of N numbers.	A
V	Define string. How to Declare & Initialize string variables with an example.	U	05
	Write a program to concatenate two strings using in-built string function.	A
	Explain how to read the string from the terminal and write a string to the terminal with an example.	U
	Explain with an example the Null-terminated strings as "Array of Characters".	U
	Write a C program to check whether the given string is a palindrome or not.	A
	List string handling functions.	U
	Write a program to compare any two strings using string functions	A
	List the advantages of preprocessor directives.	A
	Explain briefly how to use #define directive.	A
	Write a short note on File inclusion.	U
	Explain with Example the #include preprocessor directive.	A
	How do you define symbolic constants? Illustrate with an example	A
	Explain the following function with an example: i.  getchar()                       ii. strrev() iii. strcmp()                       iv. strcat() v. strcpy()	U	10
	Define a macro. Explain macro substitution with an example.	U
	Define string. Give an example. Explain the various string handling functions with an example.	U
	Write a C program to verify that the given string is palindrome or not using iterative method.	A
	Write a program to find the area of a circle using macros.	A
	Write a note on the following: a.     Pre-processor directive b.     Macro substitution	U
VI	Define a structure. Explain with an example, the general syntax of a structure.	U	5
	What are structure variables? Explain how to declare and initialize a structure variable.	U
	Define a union. Explain with an example, the general syntax of a union.	U
	List the difference between Union and Structure.	U
	Compare Arrays versus Structures.	U
	Define array of structure. Give an example.	U
	Explain array variable as a structure member with an example.	U
	Explain array of structure with an example.	U	10
	Explain the need of structure within a structure (nested structure) with an example	U

	Write a program to read 'N' student information and display it.	A
	Write a program to create structure with an employee details & display the same	A