Question 1
(a)
What is a Flowchart? List out its symbols and purpose.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain the major components of a Computer System and their Functions.
4 Marks
(c)
Write algorithm to print Fibonacci series upto n terms
7 Marks
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 Examination
GTU 3110003 Programming for Problem Solving (PPS) Summer 2026 Paper Solution & PDF
B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject Code: 3110003
Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
Question 2
(a)
Define: Header files, Constants, and Variables.
3 Marks
(b)
What is Type Casting? State Its Types with example.
4 Marks
(c)
Define Precedence and Associativity. Draw table of it and explain how they differ with an example of each.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
‘C language supports a rich set of built-in operators.’ Explain Unary, Binary, and Ternary Operators with example.
7 Marks
Question 3
(a)
Compare: if-else ladder Vs. Switch.
3 Marks
(b)
What is an Infinite Loop? What is Nested Loop? Give examples of both.
4 Marks
(c)
Write A C Program to print Multiplication Table.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Compare: Entry Controlled Loop Vs. Exit Controlled Loop.
3 Marks
(b)
Define: Break, Continue, Goto, Label.
4 Marks
(c)
Write a C program to read basic Colour Codes like R, G, B and print the Colour Name (Red, Green, Blue) using Switch statement.
7 Marks
Question 4
(a)
Difference between Library Function and User-defined Function. Give Examples.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain Recursion with advantages and disadvantages.
4 Marks
(c)
Write a C Program using Function to find Square of a number.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
What are Local and Global Variables? Give an example.
3 Marks
(b)
Describe the Classification of User-Defined Functions (UDF) based on Arguments/Return Type.
4 Marks
(c)
Write a C Program to find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of two numbers using Recursion.
7 Marks
Question 5
(a)
Explain difference between Structure AND Union.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain fopen() and its various modes (r, w, a, r+) for File Handling.
4 Marks
(c)
Write a C Program to Copy and Concatenate Strings using prebuild string functions.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
What is an Array? Mention types of arrays. 03 Page 1 of
2 Marks
(b)
Explain: malloc (), calloc (), free (), realloc ().
4 Marks
(c)
Write a C Program to Copy contents of one file to another. 07 Page 2 of
2 Marks
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