Computer Science and IT Quiz SCQP09

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What is the primary purpose of the banker’s algorithm?

To enhance network security

To manage file system permissions

To optimize database queries

To prevent deadlock in resource allocation (correct)

In the context of operating systems, what is the significance of interprocess communication (IPC)?

It allows for external applications to access system resources.

It is a technique for loading the operating system into memory.

It manages the user interface of an operating system.

It enables processes to exchange data and synchronize their actions. (correct)

Which data structure is primarily used to implement a priority queue?

Linked List

Binary Tree

Heap (correct)

Array

What is the main function of a router in a network?

To direct data packets between different networks Signup and view all the answers

In the context of databases, what does normalization primarily reduce?

Redundancy and dependency of data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following protocols is used to retrieve emails from a server?

POP Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication?

Transport Layer Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an Object-Relational Database Management System (ORDBMS)?

It combines features of relational databases with object-oriented programming. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the section on Thinking and Decision Making?

Creative thinking and pattern recognition Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematical concept deals with the study of sets and their relationships?

Set Theory Signup and view all the answers

In probability, what distinguishes dependent events from independent events?

Whether one event affects the other Signup and view all the answers

What primary skill is assessed through identifying odd items in a group?

Pattern identification Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mathematical progression is NOT mentioned in the syllabus?

Quadratic progression Signup and view all the answers

What does the distance formula in Coordinate Geometry calculate?

The distance between two points Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of studying measures of central tendencies in statistics?

To describe the data set's average value Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematical operation is involved in finding maxima and minima of functions?

Differentiation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Computer Science and Information Technology (SCQP09) Syllabus

Question Paper Structure: The exam will have 75 questions, all compulsory, and based on subject-specific knowledge. Questions will be bilingual (English/Hindi).

Thinking and Decision Making

Creative Thinking: Analyze unfamiliar relationships, find patterns, and assess figures/diagrams.
Geometric Designs: Identification is a key skill.
Related Words/Letters/Numbers: Select and identify related items.
Identifying Odd Items: Determine which item in a group doesn't belong.
Numerical Series Completion: Complete series based on patterns and numerical logic
Syllogisms: Logic-based identification of correct answers

Mathematics

Set Theory: Concepts like union, intersection, cardinality, elementary counting; permutations, combinations, probability
Probability and Statistics: Basic probability concepts, averages, dependent/independent events, measures of central tendencies (averages), dispersions (variability)
Algebra: Fundamental operations, expansions, factorization, simultaneous linear/quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric, and harmonic progressions, determinants, matrices
Coordinate Geometry: Rectangular coordinates, distance formulas, lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas
Calculus: Limits, continuous functions, differentiation, tangents, normals, maxima/minima, integration (by parts, substitution, partial fractions), definite integrals, and area applications

Computer Science

Operating Systems: Main functions, processes, threads, interprocess communication, synchronization, deadlock (banker's algorithm), CPU/I/O/resource scheduling.
Memory Management: Memory management with virtual memory
File Systems: File systems, input/output (I/O) systems, DOS, UNIX, Windows
Computer Networks: OSI model, TCP/IP model, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring), transmission media, flow control, error control, routing algorithms, congestion control, application-layer protocols.
Networking: IP (v4) protocol, application layer protocols (ICMP, DNS, SMTP, POP, FTP, HTTP), switching/hubs/bridges/routers/gateways, virtual circuits, firewalls, cryptography (public/secret key), domain name system (DNS), electronic mail (email), and World Wide Web (WWW)

Database Management System (DBMS)

DBMS Concepts: Data models, schemas, instances, three-schema architecture, data independence, database languages, interfaces, centralized/client-server architectures.
Functional Dependencies and Normalization: Algorithms for query processing, optimization, transaction processing, concurrency control techniques, database recovery, object/object-relational databases, security/authorization
Relational Databases: Entity-relationship diagrams, relational model, constraints, languages, design, programming, relational database schemas, update operations, dealing with constraint violations, relational algebra, relational calculus, Codd Rules
Data Structures: Arrays; sparse matrix, stacks, queues, priority queues, linked lists, trees, forests, binary trees, threaded binary trees, binary search trees, AVL trees, B trees, B+ trees, B* trees, data structures for sets, graphs, sorting, searching, hashing, functions, recursion, parameter passing, definitions of data structures.

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Test your knowledge on the Computer Science and Information Technology syllabus focused on Thinking and Decision Making as well as Mathematics. This quiz covers creative thinking, geometric designs, set theory, and basic probability. Challenge your understanding with 75 compulsory bilingual questions!