Total No. of Questions : 10] SEAT No.
:
PD-5300 [Total No. of Pages : 3
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F.E. (BOS-IT)
(PCC-151-ITT): Programming and Problem Solving
(2024 Credit Pattern) (Semester - I/II)
Time : 2½ Hours] [Max. Marks : 70
Instructions to the candidate:
1) Solve Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6,Q.7 or Q.8, Q.9 or Q.10.
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary.
Q1) a) What are the types of problems? Explain in detail. [3]
b) Explain brief history of python programming language and list different
software developed in python. [3]
c) Describe object oriented programming features. [4]
d) Define problem solving. Write down steps of problem solving process.[4]
OR
Q2) a) Describe flowchart and symbols in detail. [3]
b) Write down the applications of python programming languages. [3]
c) Explain the python programming features. [4]
d) Describe TOP-DOWN design approach in detail. [4]
P.T.O.
Q3) a) List down all the advanced data types in python & Explain any two. [3]
b) Describe the following terms with examples (any three): [3]
i) break ii) continue iii) pass iv) range
c) Implement a program in python to check whether a number entered by
user is positive, negative, or zero [4]
d) Explain decision control statements in python in detail. [4]
OR
Q4) a) Explain different arithmetic operators with suitable example [3]
b) Write down the difference between for loop and while loop. [3]
c) Develop a python program to check whether a given number is even or
odd. [4]
d) What is the dictionary data type? Explain any 3 operations of the dictionary
data type. [4]
Q5) a) Compare Regular functions and lambda functions in python with suitable
examples. [4]
b) Describe the use of the return statement in functions with example. [5]
c) Develop an algorithm & program to concatenate two strings using +
operator. [5]
OR
Q6) a) Analyze the difference between ord ( ) and chr ( ) functions with examples.
[4]
b) Explain the concepts of variable scope (local and global) and lifetime in
python with suitable code examples. [5]
c) Implement program to reverse a string using user defined function. [5]
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Q7) a) Describe the purpose & use of file handling. [4]
b) Differentiate between mutable and immutable data types with focus on
dictionaries in python. Provide examples. [5]
c) Implement a program to append data to an already existing file. [5]
OR
Q8) a) Explain different types of files in detail. [4]
b) Explain key directory methods: mkdir ( ), rmdir ( ) listdir ( ), and chdir ( )
with syntax and usage example. [5]
c) Develop a program to print the absolute path of a file using OS. path.
join. [5]
Q9) a) Differentiate between class variables and object variables with an example.
[4]
b) Analyze the significance of garbage collection in python how does python
handle object destruction? [5]
c) Describe classes and objects in detail. [5]
OR
Q10) a) Explain the role of __ init __( ) and __del__( ) methods in object lifecycle.
[4]
b) Distinguish between public and private members of a class with proper
examples. [5]
c) Describe data abstraction & Encapsulation in detail. [5]
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