About this previous year paper
This is the official B.Tech 1st Semester Question Paper (KCS-101: Programming for Problem Solving) from the 2021–22 AKTU examination. It contains the complete structure of the university theory exam, including all Sections A, B, and C, along with precise marks distribution and question formats. This paper is ideal for students preparing for AKTU end-semester exams, internal tests, and practical understanding of C programming fundamentals.
The uploaded paper strictly follows the AKTU pattern and includes a wide range of questions that help first-year students strengthen their understanding of computer basics, C programming concepts, data structures, and problem-solving skills.
What This Question Paper Covers (Detailed Breakdown)
SECTION A – Very Short Answer Questions (20 Marks)
This part contains 10 short questions, each carrying 2 marks. These questions test your essential understanding of fundamental concepts such as:
Memory hierarchy representation
Why RAM is called volatile memory
Output prediction of C code snippets
Continue statement usage
Entry control vs exit control loops
Structure size determination
Need for sorting
Macros in C programming
Basic linked list node structure
These questions help students quickly revise their basics and score easy marks.
SECTION B – Short Answer Questions (30 Marks)
Students must attempt any 3 out of 5 questions, each carrying 10 marks. This section contains high-weightage questions such as:
Difference between compiler and interpreter + flowchart for swapping numbers
Explanation of operands, operator precedence, and associativity
Recursion advantages + Fibonacci series program using recursion
Concept of arrays + matrix multiplication program
Pointer in self-referential structure with example
These questions strengthen conceptual understanding and program-writing skills.
SECTION C – Long Answer Questions (40 Marks)
This section consists of 4 questions, each offering two parts, of which students must attempt one part from each.
Topics include:
High-level vs low-level languages + digital computer diagram
Storage classes in C (auto, static, extern, register) with syntax
Use of break statement + program to find the greatest of three numbers
Types of operators + precedence rules
Pattern printing (1–10 format)
Armstrong number program
Finding odd/even place elements in an array and summing them
Bubble sort with example list (5,7,2,1,3,6)
Dynamic memory allocation (malloc, calloc, free)
File handling: read/write modes + file copy program
These long-answer questions help students practice detailed explanations and full programs — crucial for scoring high marks in AKTU exams.
Why This Question Paper Is Important for Students
This question paper is extremely valuable because it:
Matches AKTU’s exact exam format
Includes repeated and expected questions
Helps students understand marking scheme
Strengthens programming logic
Covers both theory and coding-based questions
Helps in last-minute revision and concept brushing
Enables students to prepare smartly for scoring maximum marks
It is especially beneficial for B.Tech 1st-year Computer Science, IT, and related branches.
Perfect For:
AKTU B.Tech 1st Semester Students
Students preparing for Programming for Problem Solving (KCS101)
Internal exams, sessionals & class tests
Practice for C language fundamentals
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