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Computer Science Previous Year Questions

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Q1BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
________ begins at the vortex of the spiral and concentrate on each component of the software as implemented in source code.
  1. ASystem testing
  2. BValidation testing
  3. CUnit testing
  4. DIntegration testing
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Correct answer: (C) Unit testing

Q2BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In context of Relational Algebra of Database Management System, SELECT operation is used to select a subset of the tuples from a relation that satisfy a __________.
  1. ARelation Criteria
  2. BSelection Criteria
  3. CBlock Criteria
  4. DAttribute Criteria
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Correct answer: (B) Selection Criteria

Q3BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Choose the CORRECT sequence of steps involved in machine learning cycle.
  1. AData identification → Data preparation → Selection of machine learning algorithm → Evaluate the model → Train model → Deploy the model
  2. BData identification → Data preparation → Selection of machine learning algorithm → Train model → Evaluate the model → Deploy the model
  3. CData identification → Selection of machine learning algorithm → Data preparation → Train model → Evaluate the model → Deploy the model
  4. DData identification → Data preparation → Selection of machine learning algorithm → Train model → Deploy the model → Evaluate the model
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Correct answer: (B) Data identification → Data preparation → Selection of machine learning algorithm → Train model → Evaluate the model → Deploy the model

Q4BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following pair of Application layer protocol of OSI model and its services is CORRECT? I. X.400 – Directory II. X.500 – Electronic Mail protocol
  1. AOnly II
  2. BOnly I
  3. CBoth I and II
  4. DNeither I nor II
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Correct answer: (D) Neither I nor II

Q5BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Given an array X = (22, 33, 55, 88, 96) and key = 88 How many iterations are required to find the key using binary search?
  1. A3
  2. B4
  3. C1
  4. D2
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Correct answer: (D) 2

Q6BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
What is the approximate value of 149.832 ÷ 25.0138 + 7.10 × 2.008?
  1. A20
  2. B35
  3. C27
  4. D11
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Correct answer: (A) 20

Q7BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Match the language with its machine format. Language: I. Unrestricted language; II. Context sensitive language; III. Context free language; IV. Regular expression Machine: 1. Finite automata; 2. Push down automata; 3. Linear bounded automata; 4. Turing machine
  1. AI – 3; II – 4; III – 1; IV – 2
  2. BI – 2; II – 3; III – 4; IV – 1
  3. CI – 4; II – 2; III – 1; IV – 3
  4. DI – 4; II – 3; III – 2; IV – 1
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Correct answer: (D) I – 4; II – 3; III – 2; IV – 1

Q8BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following is the mostly used activation function in the area of deep learning?
  1. ASigmoid function
  2. BStep function
  3. CIdentity function
  4. DRectified linear unit function
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Correct answer: (D) Rectified linear unit function

Q9BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Name the phase of the unified process model where customer communication and planning take place.
  1. AInception phase
  2. BConstruction phase
  3. CElaboration phase
  4. DTransition phase
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Correct answer: (A) Inception phase

Q10BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following is NOT a process state?
  1. AStart
  2. BNew
  3. CRunning
  4. DReady
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Correct answer: (A) Start

Q11BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
What is the value of (21/46) ÷ (1/6) of (23/42) + (96/576) × (24/3) − ((88/56) × (7/9) ÷ (5/36))?
  1. A9/2
  2. B11/2
  3. C7/2
  4. D5/2
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Correct answer: (A) 9/2

Q12BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Three unbiased dices are thrown, what is the probability of getting a sum of at least 11?
  1. A1/3
  2. B1/2
  3. C13/36
  4. D11/36
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Correct answer: (D) 11/36

Q13BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Mixture of milk and water in three bottles of equal capacity is in the ratio 3 : 4, 1 : 2 and 9 : 5 respectively. These three bottles are emptied into a large bottle. What will be the ratio of milk and water respectively in the large bottle?
  1. A59 : 67
  2. B49 : 37
  3. C69 : 57
  4. D59 : 57
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Correct answer: (A) 59 : 67

Q14BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which view of the quality argues that quality is something you immediately recognize but cannot explicitly define according to David Galvin of the Harvard Business school?
  1. ATranscendental view
  2. BProduct view
  3. CManufacturer's view
  4. DUser view
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Correct answer: (A) Transcendental view

Q15BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following formula is used to calculate the sensitivity of a model?
  1. AFN / (TP + FN)
  2. BFP / (TP + FN)
  3. CTN / (TP + FN)
  4. DTP / (TP + FN)
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Correct answer: (D) TP / (TP + FN)

Q16BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following machine learning algorithm does NOT use clustering?
  1. ALinear Discriminant Analysis
  2. BExpectation Maximization
  3. CK-means
  4. DK-Medians
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Correct answer: (A) Linear Discriminant Analysis

Q17BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following array representation is CORRECT for the max heap of the following data elements? 20, 30, 70, 10, 5, 50, 80
  1. A80, 20, 70, 10, 5, 30, 50
  2. B80, 70, 50, 30, 20, 10, 5
  3. C5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 70, 80
  4. D70, 20, 80, 10, 5, 30, 50
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Correct answer: (A) 80, 20, 70, 10, 5, 30, 50

Q18BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following is NOT the action performed by a shift – reduce parser?
  1. AError
  2. BDebase
  3. CAccept
  4. DShift
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Correct answer: (B) Debase

Q19BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the given option is CORRECT?
  1. A(2/5) < (11/13) < (90/110)
  2. B(16/19) < (3/7) < (40/90)
  3. C(17/27) < (15/22) < (13/17)
  4. D(4/9) < (3/8) < (2/7)
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Correct answer: (C) (17/27) < (15/22) < (13/17)

Q20BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following is the single path shortest path algorithm?
  1. ATree search
  2. BTopological sort
  3. CBinary search
  4. DDijkstra's algorithm
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Correct answer: (D) Dijkstra's algorithm

Q21BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In context of Database, which of the following is the CORRECT order for creating a database? A → Defining its structure (scheme) B → Entering data into the database C → Designing forms (custom screens) for displaying and entering data
  1. AC → A → B
  2. BA → C → B
  3. CA → B → C
  4. DB → A → C
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Correct answer: (B) A → C → B

Q22BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Parser is categorized into which type of context-free grammar?
  1. ATwo
  2. BOne
  3. CThree
  4. DFour
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Correct answer: (A) Two

Q23BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Consider the following queue of character, implemented using array of 7 memory, Front = 3 Rear = 4 Queue: –, –, A, B, __, __, __, where '–' denotes empty memory cell. What is the value of front and rear after the following operation? Enqueue C, D Dequeue Enqueue E, F Dequeue
  1. AFront = 5 Rear = 1
  2. BFront = 3 Rear = 6
  3. CFront = 4 Rear = 7
  4. DFront = 1 Rear = 4
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Correct answer: (A) Front = 5 Rear = 1

Q24BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
10 + (1010)* [∧ + (1010)*] is equivalent to ______, where ∧ represents null.
  1. A10 + (1010)*
  2. B(1100)*
  3. C(1010)*
  4. D(1010)* + 10
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Correct answer: (A) 10 + (1010)*

Q25BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In the push down automata, transitional function δ is in the form ______.
  1. AQ × Σ → (Q, Γ)
  2. BQ × Σ → Q
  3. CQ × Σ × Γ → Q
  4. DQ × (Σ ∪ {λ}) × Γ → (Q, Γ*)
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Correct answer: (D) Q × (Σ ∪ {λ}) × Γ → (Q, Γ*)

Q26BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Convert (1111)₂ into decimal equivalents.
  1. A20
  2. B11
  3. C16
  4. D15
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Correct answer: (D) 15

Q27BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In any computer network, a communication protocol normally perform, which of the following functions for efficient and error free transmission of data? I. Data Routing II. Procedure and order of Transmission III. Data security IV. Data formatting
  1. AOnly II, III and IV
  2. BOnly I, II and III
  3. COnly I, III, IV
  4. DI, II, III and IV
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Correct answer: (D) I, II, III and IV

Q28BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following statement is CORRECT? I. An input device is an electromechanical device that accepts data from the outside world and translates it into a form a computer can interpret. II. An output device is an electromechanical device that accepts data from a computer and translates them into a form suitable for use by outside world.
  1. AOnly II
  2. BBoth I and II
  3. COnly I
  4. DNeither I nor II
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Correct answer: (B) Both I and II

Q29BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following change brought about by the iterative waterfall model to the classical waterfall model?
  1. AEfficient error correction
  2. BEasy to accommodate change request
  3. COverlapping of phases
  4. DAddition of feedback paths
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Correct answer: (D) Addition of feedback paths

Q30BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which derivation is also known as canonical derivations?
  1. ALeft most derivation
  2. BLeft most derivation in reverse
  3. CRight most derivations in reverse
  4. DRight most derivation
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Correct answer: (D) Right most derivation

Q31BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Sort the following list using radix sort: 429, 557, 757, 939, 536, 820, 455 What is the output of the algorithm after the first pass?
  1. A820, 429, 536, 939, 455, 557, 757
  2. B820, 455, 536, 557, 757, 429, 939
  3. C939, 820, 757, 557, 536, 455, 429
  4. D429, 455, 557, 536, 757, 820, 939
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Correct answer: (B) 820, 455, 536, 557, 757, 429, 939

Q32BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Match the following network diagram with the correct topology. Network diagram: I. Four computers, each connected directly to one central host; II. Computers connected to one another in a closed loop; III. Computers attached to a single communication line. Topology: 1. Ring network; 2. Bus network; 3. Star network
  1. AI – 1; II – 3; III – 2
  2. BI – 3; II – 2; III – 1
  3. CI – 3; II – 1; III – 2
  4. DI – 1; II – 2; III – 3
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Correct answer: (C) I – 3; II – 1; III – 2

Q33BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
What is the decimal conversion of (630.4)₈?
  1. A670
  2. B640.4
  3. C650
  4. D408.5
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Correct answer: (D) 408.5

Q34BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Full-Subtractor has ______ inputs and ______ outputs.
  1. A3; 3
  2. B2; 2
  3. C2; 3
  4. D3; 2
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Correct answer: (D) 3; 2

Q35BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
K-Nearest Neighbours algorithm is a ________ classification algorithm that classifies new data point based on the nearest data point.
  1. AUnsupervised
  2. BReinforcement
  3. CSupervised
  4. DDeep learning
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Correct answer: (C) Supervised

Q36BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following is NOT the part of the organization of C programming language Activation Record?
  1. AReturn address
  2. BArgument count
  3. CLocal data
  4. DFormal parameters
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Correct answer: (D) Formal parameters

Q37BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
The following C function is an example of what type of recursion? int f(int n) { if(n==1) return 1; else if(n==0) return 0; else return(f(n-1)+f(n-2)); }
  1. ALinear
  2. BBinary
  3. CHead
  4. DTail
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Correct answer: (B) Binary

Q38BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following statement is CORRECT about software testing? I. White box testing is performed early in the testing phase. II. Black box testing tends to be applied during later stages of testing.
  1. AOnly II
  2. BBoth I and II
  3. COnly I
  4. DNeither I nor II
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Correct answer: (B) Both I and II

Q39BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following identities of regular expression is NOT correct?
  1. AΛR = R
  2. Bφ + R = R
  3. CR* R* = R*
  4. DφR = R
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Correct answer: (D) φR = R

Q40BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Match the component of software architecture with its roles. Component: I. Control component; II. Problem domain component; III. Infrastructure component Role: 1. That implements a complete or partial function i.e. required by the customer; 2. Responsible for function that support the processing required in the problem domain; 3. Co-ordinate the invocation of all other problem domain components
  1. AI – 3; II – 2; III – 1
  2. BI – 1; II – 3; III – 2
  3. CI – 3; II – 1; III – 2
  4. DI – 1; II – 2; III – 3
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Correct answer: (C) I – 3; II – 1; III – 2

Q41BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
A process is ________, if it cannot affect or be affected by the other processes executing in the system.
  1. Aindependent
  2. Bself-supporting
  3. Cco-operating
  4. Ddependent
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Correct answer: (A) independent

Q42BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
How many steps are required to construct a string abbbb from the grammar given by using right most derivation? S → aAB A → bBb B → A | ε
  1. A5
  2. B7
  3. C4
  4. D6
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Correct answer: (A) 5

Q43BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Consider a hash table with 10 slots. What is the sequence of the following elements in a hash table if hash function is k mod 10 and the collision is resolved using linear probing? 44, 26, 12, 93, 80, 57, 56, 23, 46, 36
  1. A12, 23, 26, 36, 44, 46, 56, 57, 80, 93
  2. B80, 46, 12, 93, 44, 23, 26, 57, 56, 36
  3. C80, 36, 12, 93, 44, 23, 26, 56, 46, 57
  4. D80, 36, 12, 93, 44, 23, 26, 57, 56, 46
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Correct answer: (D) 80, 36, 12, 93, 44, 23, 26, 57, 56, 46

Q44BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
How many distinct binary trees are constructed using 5 nodes?
  1. A42
  2. B30
  3. C5
  4. D16
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Correct answer: (A) 42

Q45BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following statement is CORRECT regarding FLIP-FLOPS? I. A FLIP-FLOP circuit can maintain a binary state indefinitely (as long as power is applied) until directed by an input signal to switch states. II. The major differences among various types of FLIP-FLOPS are in the number of inputs they possess and in the manner in which the inputs affect the binary state.
  1. ABoth I and II
  2. BOnly II
  3. COnly I
  4. DNeither I nor II
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Correct answer: (A) Both I and II

Q46BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Identify the category of the multithreading which allow a program to continue running even if part of it is blocked or is performing a lengthy operation.
  1. AResponsiveness
  2. BEconomy
  3. CScalability
  4. DResource sharing
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Correct answer: (A) Responsiveness

Q47BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Which of the following is the type of parallel processor system as per Flynn's taxonomy? I. Single instruction, single data (SISD) stream II. Single instruction, multiple data (SIMD) stream
  1. AOnly II
  2. BOnly I
  3. CNeither I nor II
  4. DBoth I and II
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Correct answer: (D) Both I and II

Q48BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In First-Come-First-Served CPU scheduling algorithm when all the other processes wait for one big process to get off the CPU is known as ________.
  1. AAging
  2. BStarvation
  3. CConvoy effect
  4. DBelady's Anomaly
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Correct answer: (C) Convoy effect

Q49BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
In context of computer networks, based on data transmission speed which of the following are the bases categories of communication channels (paths)? I. Narrow band II. Voice band III. Broad band
  1. AOnly II and III
  2. BOnly I and II
  3. COnly I and III
  4. DI, II and III
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Correct answer: (D) I, II and III

Q50BEL PE Computer Science, 17 Dec 2023 (8:30 AM)
Consider 2 dimensional array A[10][15]. Assume that each element takes one memory location and base address of array A is 100. Consider the lower bound of row and column as 0. What is the address of A[i][j] if array A is stored in row major form?
  1. A10i + j + 100
  2. Bi + 10j + 100
  3. C15i + j + 100
  4. Di + 15j + 100
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Correct answer: (C) 15i + j + 100

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