Based on the 2 years of Previous Year Questions (PYQs) and the syllabus you provided for BCA-5002 (Java

Programming and Dynamic Webpage Design), I have analyzed the recurring patterns.

Since you have an exam tomorrow, I will focus only on the High-Yield Topics (things that appear repeatedly) and
then provide a Predicted Question Paper structure.

🚨 Top Priority Topics (Study These First)

These topics have appeared in almost every paper and cover the majority of the marks.

Unit I: Core Java & OOPs

●​ Java vs C++ / Features: Why is Java secure/portable? Difference between JDK, JRE, and JVM.
●​ OOPs Concepts: Polymorphism (Method Overloading/Overriding) and Inheritance are favorites.
●​ Structure: "Describe the structure of a typical Java program" appears often in Section A.
●​ Strings: Be ready to write a program to convert Uppercase to Lowercase (and vice versa).

Unit II: Multithreading

●​ Lifecycle: The Life Cycle of a Thread is a guaranteed question (Section B or C).
●​ Priority & Scheduling: How thread priority works.

Unit III: AWT & Applets

●​ Layout Managers: Definition and Types of Layout Managers (FlowLayout, BorderLayout, etc.) is a 100%
recurring question.
●​ Applet vs Application: The difference.
●​ AWT Components: Know about Containers vs Components.
●​ Coding: There is a very specific repeating program: "Create an applet with 3 buttons (Red, Green, Blue)
that changes the background color."

Unit IV: JDBC

●​ Drivers: Explain JDBC Drivers and their types.
●​ Role: What is the role of JDBC?

Unit V: Servlets & JSP

●​ Servlet Lifecycle: Must memorize the diagram and methods (init, service, destroy).
●​ doGet vs doPost: The difference between these two methods.
●​ JSP vs Servlet: Why do we need JSP if we have Servlets?
●​ Session Tracking: What is it and how is it done?
🔮 "Predicted" Question Paper (Mock)
Based on the frequency of questions, here is what your exam paper is highly likely to look like tomorrow.

Section A (Short Questions - 3 Marks each)

(Expect 6-9 of these)
1.​ What is the difference between JDK, JRE, and JVM?
2.​ Define Polymorphism with a small example.
3.​ What are the major differences between Applets and Applications?
4.​ Define the concept of a Thread in Java.
5.​ What is the role of JDBC in Java?
6.​ Explain the Life Cycle of a Servlet.
7.​ What is JSP? Differentiate it from Servlets.
8.​ What is a Layout Manager?
9.​ Difference between String and StringBuffer (or String immutability).

Section B (Long Questions - 12 Marks)

(Attempt any 2)
1.​ Thread Question: Discuss the Life Cycle of a Thread in detail. What is thread priority and how is it used
in scheduling?
2.​ GUI/AWT Question: What is a Layout Manager? Explain the different types of Layout Managers with
examples. (Or: Discuss various AWT containers).
3.​ Servlet Question: What is the difference between doGet() and doPost() methods? Explain Session
Tracking in Servlets.
4.​ JDBC Question: Explain JDBC Drivers in detail with their types.

Section C (Long/Programming Questions - 12 Marks)

(Attempt any 2)
1.​ Programming (String): Write a Java program to accept a string and convert all Lowercase characters to
Uppercase and vice versa.
2.​ Programming (Applet): Write a Java Applet containing three buttons (Red, Green, Blue). The background
color is initially white. Depending on the button pressed, the background color should change accordingly.
(Note: This exact question appeared in both years).
3.​ Core Concept: Explain Exception Handling in Java. How do you handle multiple catch blocks?
4.​ JSP/Advanced: What are JSP Elements? Explain the various components of a Servlet.

💡 Final Minute Tips for Tomorrow

1.​ The "Color Applet": Memorize the code for the Red/Green/Blue button applet. It appeared in both
previous papers provided. It is free marks.
2.​ Diagrams: Draw diagrams for Thread Lifecycle and Servlet Lifecycle even if they don't explicitly ask for
it. It fills space and looks professional.
3.​ Layout Managers: Don't just list them; write 2 lines describing each (Border, Flow, Grid, Card, GridBag).
4.​ Case Conversion Code: Review the logic for char c = [Link](i); and checking if
([Link](c)) then converting.

Good luck, Bahi! You have the pattern now, just focus on these topics.