Periodic Test - Class 11
Subject: Computer Science / Informatics Practices
Max Marks: 20
Time: 45 Minutes
Units: Number System & Computer System (Focus: Conversions)
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory except where internal choice is given.
2. Attempt only the number of questions required as per the instructions.
3. Answer the questions in the space provided.
Section A: 1 Mark Questions (1 × 8 = 8 Marks)
1. 1. What is the base of the binary number system?
2. 2. Convert (15)₁₀ to binary.
3. 3. What is the full form of ASCII?
4. 4. Define a bit and a byte.
5. 5. What is the binary equivalent of hexadecimal number (A3)₁₆?
6. 6. Name two types of computer memory.
7. 7. What is the purpose of an ALU in a computer system?
8. 8. What is the result of (1011)₂ + (1101)₂ in binary?
Section B: 2 Marks Questions (2 × 2 = 4 Marks)
Attempt any 2 out of the following 3 questions.
9. 9. Convert (110101)₂ to its decimal equivalent.
10. 10. Write two differences between primary memory and secondary memory.
11. 11. Convert the decimal number (255)₁₀ to hexadecimal.
Section C: 3 Marks Questions (1 × 3 = 3 Marks)
Attempt any 1 out of the following 2 questions.
12. 12. Perform the following conversions:
- (10011011)₂ to decimal
- (73)₁₀ to binary
- (1111)₂ to hexadecimal
13. 13. Explain the functions of the following components of a computer system:
- CPU
- RAM
- Hard Disk
Section D: 5 Marks Questions (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)
Attempt any 1 out of the following 2 questions.
14. 14. Convert the following numbers as directed:
- (2F)₁₆ to binary
- (110011)₂ to decimal
- (175)₁₀ to binary
- (10101111)₂ to hexadecimal
- (255)₁₀ to binary
15. 15. Explain the classification of computers based on size and purpose with examples.
Also describe input and output devices briefly.