Assignment No. 01
Semester Spring 2011
Introduction to Computing-CS101
Total Marks: 15
Due Date: 13/04/2011
Objective:
To learn the basics of computing.
Instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully before solving & submitting assignment:
Assignment should be in your own wordings not copied from net, handouts or books.
It should be clear that your assignment will not get any credit (zero marks) if:
o The assignment is submitted after due date.
o The submitted assignment does not open or file corrupt.
o The assignment is copied (from other student or copy from handouts or internet).
o Student ID is not mentioned in the assignment File or name of file is other than student ID.
For any query about the assignment, contact at cs101@vu.edu.pk
GOOD LUCK
Question No.1 (Marks = 10)
Compare Serial and Parallel Ports. Give any five points in tabular form.
Serial Ports Parallel Ports
Used for serial communication(bit by bit sequentially ) Used for Parallel communication(multi bit parallel)
Can transmit 1 bit at a time Can transmit 8 bits or more at a time
Slower data transmission Faster data transmission
Transmits a single stream of data Transmits several streams of data simultaneously
Uses less wires for transmission Uses more wires for transmission
Question No.2 (Marks = 5)
Write any two situations where audio input is more beneficial than other type (text, image etc) of input approaches?
Solution:
Speech input can be useful when one or more of the following conditions apply:
• The user’s hands must be free to operate another device.
• The visual channels of communication are overloaded.
• The user has physical disabilities.
• The user must be free to move around.
Note:
o Assignment should be in your own wordings not copied from net, handouts or books.
o Your answer should be “to the point”.
Semester Spring 2011
Introduction to Computing-CS101
Total Marks: 15
Due Date: 13/04/2011
Objective:
To learn the basics of computing.
Instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully before solving & submitting assignment:
Assignment should be in your own wordings not copied from net, handouts or books.
It should be clear that your assignment will not get any credit (zero marks) if:
o The assignment is submitted after due date.
o The submitted assignment does not open or file corrupt.
o The assignment is copied (from other student or copy from handouts or internet).
o Student ID is not mentioned in the assignment File or name of file is other than student ID.
For any query about the assignment, contact at cs101@vu.edu.pk
GOOD LUCK
Question No.1 (Marks = 10)
Compare Serial and Parallel Ports. Give any five points in tabular form.
Serial Ports Parallel Ports
Used for serial communication(bit by bit sequentially ) Used for Parallel communication(multi bit parallel)
Can transmit 1 bit at a time Can transmit 8 bits or more at a time
Slower data transmission Faster data transmission
Transmits a single stream of data Transmits several streams of data simultaneously
Uses less wires for transmission Uses more wires for transmission
Question No.2 (Marks = 5)
Write any two situations where audio input is more beneficial than other type (text, image etc) of input approaches?
Solution:
Speech input can be useful when one or more of the following conditions apply:
• The user’s hands must be free to operate another device.
• The visual channels of communication are overloaded.
• The user has physical disabilities.
• The user must be free to move around.
Note:
o Assignment should be in your own wordings not copied from net, handouts or books.
o Your answer should be “to the point”.
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