Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Define
1)Compiler
2)Algorithm
3)Hardware
(b)
Explain basic structure of C Program with suitable example
(c)
Draw basic block diagram of computer system and explain functions of its components
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination
GTU BE01000121 Programming for Problem Solving Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject code BE01000121GTU also lists this paper as BE01R00121
- Total
- 70 marks
- To pass
- 23 marks (33%)
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Questions
- 5 with internal choice
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Q.2
14 Marks(a)
Explain implicit type conversion and explicit type conversion in C language
(b)
Explain fundamental data types in C language with suitable examples
(c)
List out types of operators. Explain relational operators and logical operators with examples
OR
(c)
Write an algorithm and Draw flowchart to check whether given number is Positive, Negative or Zero
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
Explain break and continue statements
(b)
Explain the switch statement with suitable example
(c)
Write a C program to find out sum of first and last digit of a given number
OR
(a)
Differentiate entry control loop and exit control loop
(b)
What is user defined function? Explain function prototype with suitable example
(c)
Write a C program to find factorial of a number using recursion
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Define array. Explain declaration and initialization of one dimensional array with example
(b)
Explain different string handling functions in C language with examples
(c)
Write a C program to find out the Maximum and Minimum number from array of given 10 Numbers
OR
(a)
Explain declaration and initialization of pointer variables with example
(b)
Differentiate structure and union
(c)
Define a structure named “personal” that would contain person name, date of joining and salary. Use this structure to read this information of 5 people and print the same on screen
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
What is File? Explain different file related operations
(b)
Discuss various debugging techniques
(c)
Explain various file related functions with suitable examples
OR
(a)
Explain unit testing with its advantages and disadvantages
(b)
Explain following dynamic memory allocation functions :
1)malloc()
2)calloc()
3)free
4)realloc()
(c)
Write a C program to write a string in file
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