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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIRST SEMESTER B. TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, DEC 2024

Course Code: GAMAT101

Course Name: MATHEMATICS FOR INFORMATION SCIENCE-1
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks CO Marks
1 √𝑥+1−2 CO1 (3)
Evaluate lim ( ).
𝑥→3 𝑥−3

2 At what points are the following functions 𝑦 = |𝑥 − 1| + 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥 continuous? CO1 (3)
3 Find and sketch the level curve of the function 𝑓 (𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 passing CO2 (3)
through the point (2,0).
4 𝜕𝑓⁄ 𝜕𝑓
Find the values of 𝜕𝑥 and ⁄𝜕𝑦 at the point (4, -5) if CO2 (3)

f(x, y)=x2+3xy+y-1.
5 Find the directional derivative of 𝑓 (𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥𝑦 at the point (1, 2) in the CO3 (3)
direction of the vector 𝑢 = √3𝑖 + 𝑗.
6 Find the local extreme values of f(x, y) = 𝑦 2 -𝑥 2 CO3 (3)
7 Explain the method of steepest descent. CO4 (3)
8 Maximize f= 5x1+25 x2 subject to the constraints x1-3x2≥ −6, x1+ x2≤6, CO4 (3)
x1,x2≥0
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 9 marks
Module 1
9 a) Find the first and second derivatives of 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑙𝑛 (𝑥 + 1) CO1 (2)
b) Find the derivative of 𝑦 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛 (5 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝑥) CO1 (3)
c) Linearize 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 𝑎𝑡 𝑥 = 0.1 CO1 (4)
10 a) Use Implicit differentiation to find 𝑑𝑦 in 𝑥 3 + 𝑦 3 = 18𝑥𝑦 CO1 (2)
𝑑𝑥

b) Find the equations of the tangent and normal lines to the curve 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 at point CO1 (3)
(1,1)
c) Determine the concavity of 𝑓(𝑥 ) = −2𝑥 3 + 6𝑥 2 − 3 CO1 (4)
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11 a) Find 𝑥 2 −𝑥𝑦 CO2 (4)
lim
(𝑥,𝑦)→(0,0) √𝑥−√𝑦

b) 2𝑥𝑦 CO2 (5)

(𝑥, 𝑦) ≠ (0,0)
Show that f(x, y)={ 𝑥 2 +𝑦 2 is continuous at every point except
0 (𝑥, 𝑦) = (0,0)
the origin.
12 a) Find 𝑑𝑦 if 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥𝑦 = 0 CO2 (2)
𝑑𝑥

b) Using Chain rule to find 𝑑𝑧 , 𝑧 = 3𝑥 2 𝑦 3 , 𝑥 = 𝑡 4 , 𝑦 = 𝑡 4 CO2 (3)

𝑑𝑡

c) Find all the second order partial derivative of the function, CO2 (4)
𝑓 (𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑙𝑛 (𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2)
Module 3
13 a) Express 𝜕𝑤⁄ and 𝜕𝑤⁄ in terms of r and s, if w =x2+ y2, x = r-s, y =r + s CO3 (2)
𝜕𝑟 𝜕𝑠
b) A bug crawls on the surface z= x2- y2 directly above a path in the xy- plane CO3 (7)
given by x=f(t) and y=g(t). If f(2)=4, 𝑓 ′(2)=-1, g(2)= -2 and 𝑔′(2)=-3, then at
what rate is the bug’s elevation z changing when t=2?
14 a) Find the derivative of f(x, y) = x𝑒 𝑦 +cos(xy) at the point (2, 0) in the direction CO3 (2)
of v=3i-4j
b) Find the local extreme values and saddle point of the function CO3 (7)
2 +𝑦2 )
f(x, y) = 10xy𝑒 −(𝑥
Module 4
15 a) A furniture manufacture makes two products: chairs and tables with the help CO4 (3)
of two machines A and B. A Chair requires 2 hours on machine A and 6
hours on machine B. A table requires 5 hours on machine A and 1 hour on
machine B. There are 16 hours per day available on machine A and 30 hours
on machine B. Profit gained by the manufacturer from a chair and a table is
Rs. 2 and Rs.10, respectively. Formulate this problem as a linear
programming problem to maximize the total profit of the manufacturer.
b) Find the extrema values of f(x, y, z)= x2+2y2+3z2 subject to the constraints CO4 (6)
x + y + z=1 and x-y =0
16 a) For a rectangle whose perimeter is 20 m, use the Lagrange multiplier method CO4 (3)
to find the dimensions that will maximize the area
b) A firm manufactures pain relieving pills in two sizes A and B, size A contains CO4 (6)
4 grams of element a, 7 grams of element b and 2 grams of element c, size B
contains 2 grams of element a, 10 grams of element b and 8 grams of c. It is
found by users that it requires at least 12 grams of element a, 74 grams of
element b and 24 grams of element c to provide immediate relief. Determine
the least no. of pills a patient should take to get immediate relief.

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIRST/SECOND SEMESTER B. TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH AND YEAR

Course Code: GAPHT121

Course Name: Physics for Information Science
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks CO Marks
1 Define conduction band and valance band. 1 (3)
2 Evaluate the Fermi function at T greater than 0 and T=0. 1 (3)
3 What do you understand by the wave function Ψ of a moving particle. 2 (3)
4 Starting from the wave equation and introducing energy and momentum of the 2 (3)
particle obtain an expression for one dimensional wave function.
5 Compare extrinsic and intrinsic semiconductor. 3 (3)
6 What is the meaning of forward biasing of a p-n junction diode? 3 (3)
7 Mention any six applications of a photo diode. 4 (3)
8 Explain the different types of LED materials along with its radiant colour. 4 (3)
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 9 marks
Module 1
9 a) Derive an expression for electrical conductivity of metals. 1 (6)
b) What are the postulates of free electron theory? 1 (3)
10 a) Compare type I and Type 2 superconductors with examples. 1 (6)
b) Explain Meissner effect. 1 (3)
Module 2
11 a) Apply Heisenberg a uncertainty principle to explain nonexistence of electrons 2 (6)
inside the nucleus.
b) Show that the uncertainty in the location of the particle is equal to de Broglie 2 (3)
wavelength when the uncertainty in velocity is equal to its velocity.
12 a) Obtain Schrödinger’s wave equation for a particle in square well potential and 2 (9)
discuss energy levels.
Module 3
13 a) Derive the expressions for concentration of holes in valance band. 3 (9)

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14 a) Obtain the expression for Fermi level in n type semiconductor and hence 3 (9)
explain the determination of energy gap.
Module 4
15 a) Explain with a neat labelled diagram construction and working of 4 (9)
Semiconductor Laser.
16 a) Explain with a neat sketch the construction, working and V I characteristics 4 (6)
of solar cell.
b) Explain the working of PIN photodiode. 4 (3)
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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIRST SEMESTER B. TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH AND YEAR

Course Code: GXCYT122

Course Name: Chemistry for Information Science / Electrical Science
(Common to A & B)
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks CO Marks
1 What is galvanic series? How is galvanic series advantageous over 1 (3)
electrochemical series in corrosion chemistry?
2 Why full charging is not allowed in Li-ion cell? 1 (3)
3 Write any three applications of quantum dots. 2 (3)
4 Define graphene and write any two properties. 2 (3)
5 Explain the role of conjugation in absorption maxima with an example. 3 (3)
6 Write the criteria for a molecule to be IR active. 3 (3)
7 Illustrate break point chlorination 4 (3)
8 What are greenhouse gases? 4 (3)
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 9 marks
Module 1
9 a) How is electroless copper plating done? Write the reactions involved. 1 (5)

b) Explain the determination of pH with a neat diagram. 1 (4)

10 a) Explain the construction and working of a calomel electrode as a reference 1 (6)

electrode.
b) What will be the standard electrode potential of Ni2+ / Ni electrode if the cell 1 (3)
potential of the cell Ni / Ni2+(1M) // Cu2+(0.1M) / Cu is 0.59 V at 25 oC?
Eo Cu2+/Cu= 0.34
Module 2
11 a) Describe the construction and working of Dye sensitized solar cells. 2 (5)
b) Explain the chemical reduction methods used for the synthesis of 2 (4)
nanomaterials
12 a) Describe the construction and working of OLED 2 (5)
b) Write a note on fire retardant polymers with examples. 2 (4)
Module 3
13 a) Outline the working and application of DETA. 3 (5)

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 b) Draw the vibrational modes of CO2 and H2O and explain their IR active 3 (4)
modes.
14 a) Write the principle behind the SEM analysis. Also give a schematic diagram 3 (5)
of SEM instrument.
b) Explain the instrumentation and working of UV-vis spectrometer 3 (4)
Module 4
15 a) Explain ion exchange process for softening of water? 4 (6)
b) List out any three sustainable development goals. 4 (3)
16 a) Describe UASB process. 4 (5)
b) Differentiate between BOD and COD. 4 (4)
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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIRST SEMESTER B. TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH AND YEAR

Course Code: GMEST103

Course Name: ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND COMPUTER AIDED DRAWING
(Common to A, B & D)
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Instructions: Retain Construction lines. Show necessary dimensions. Answer any ONE question from
each module. Each question carries 15 marks

MODULE-1
Sl CO MARKS
One end of a line CD is 15 mm above HP and 20 mm in front of VP. At the same time
the other end is 60 mm above HP and 50 mm in front of the VP. The distance between
1 CO1 15
the end projectors is 70 mm. Draw the projections of the line and locate the traces.
Determine the true and apparent lengths. Also find the true and apparent inclinations.
A line CD of length 65 mm is inclined at 450 to HP and 300 to VP. The end D is 50 mm
2 above HP and 45 mm in front of VP. Draw the projections of the line and locate its CO1 15
traces
MODULE-2
Sl CO MARKS
A cone of base 40 mm diameter and axis 70 mm long has one of its generators on the
HP. A plane containing that generator and the axis is perpendicular to HP and inclined
3 CO2 15
at 45 0 to the VP. Draw the projection when the base is nearer to the VP than the
vertex.
Draw the projections of a triangular pyramid 35 mm side and height 65 mm long, if it
is resting on one of the corners of the base in HP with the slant edge containing that
4 CO2 15
base corner making an angle of 300 with HP and top view of the axis making an angle
of 450 with XY- line.
MODULE-3
Sl CO MARKS
A hexagonal pyramid side of the base 30 mm and axis 70 mm rests with its base on
the HP and an edge of the base inclined at 300 to VP. A section plane inclined at 450 to
5 VP and perpendicular to HP passes through the pyramid at a distance of 10 mm from CO3 15
the axis and in front of it. Draw its top view, sectional front view and true shape of
section.
A pentagonal prism side of base 25 mm and altitude 50 mm, rests on its base on the
HP such that an edge of the base is parallel to VP and nearer to the observer. It is cut
6 CO3 15
by a plane inclined at 45° to HP, perpendicular to VP and passing through the centre
of the axis. Draw the development of the surface of the truncated prism.
MODULE-4
Sl CO MARKS
Draw the isometric view of a pentagonal pyramid, side of base 20 mm and height 50
7 mm which rests centrally with base on a cylinder of diameter 60 mm and height 40 CO4 15
mm.
A cone of diameter 50 mm base and height 60 mm is surmounted over a square slab
8 of 60 mm side and 20 mm thickness on HP so that one of the edges of the square CO4 15
slab is parallel to VP. Draw the isometric projection of the combination.

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIRST SEMESTER B. TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH AND YEAR

Course Code: GXEST104

Course Name: INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
(Common to A & B)
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks CO Marks
1 Derive the expression for energy stored in the inductor. 1 (3)
2 Define the following terms: (a) magnetic flux density (b) reluctance (c) 2 (3)
magnetic field intensity (d) permeability.
3 Explain the phasor diagram and impedance triangle of a series resistive 2 (3)
inductive circuit excited by an AC source
4 Derive an relation between line and phase voltages in a three phase star 3 (3)
connected system
5 Explain different resistor colour coding schemes 4 (3)
6 Why does voltage gain of an RC coupled amplifier decrease at low and high 4 (3)
frequencies?
7 Compare amplitude and frequency modulation. 5 (3)
8 With necessary block diagram, explain an electronic instrumentation system. 5 (3)
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 9 marks
Module 1
9 a) Find the equivalent resistance between X-Y terminals in the figure 1 (9)

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10 a) Using nodal analysis, determine the voltage across various resistors. 1 (9)

Module 2
11 a) An alternating voltage is v = 100sin100t. Find (i) amplitude (ii) frequency 2 (5)
(iii)Time period (iv) angular velocity (v) form factor.
b) Differentiate between statically induced emf and dynamically induced emf. 2 (4)
12 a) Three impedances each having resistance 20Ω and an inductive reactance of 3 (9)
15Ω are connected in star across a 400V, 3 phase, AC supply. Calculate (a)
the line current (b) power factor (c) total power. If the load is connected in
delta, determine the total power consumed by the load.
Module 3
13 a) Draw the block diagram of DC power supply and explain the function of each block. 4 (5)
b) Draw and explain the input and output characteristics of a transistor in common 4 (4)
emitter configuration.
14 a) Draw the circuit diagram of a simple zener voltage regulator and explain its working. 4 (5)
Define the terms line regulation and load regulation.
b) Give the circuit diagram of an RC coupled amplifier. Explain its working. 4 (4)
Module 4

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15 a) Draw the block diagram of a GSM system and explain its working principle. 5 (9)
16 a) Draw and Explain the Block diagram of Fiber optic Communication system. 5 (5)
b) Draw the block diagram of Digital Multimeter. Explain its working. 5 (4)
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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIRST SEMESTER B. TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2024

Course Code: UCEST105

Course Name: Algorithmic Thinking with Python
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

PART A
Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks CO Marks
1 How do you use a decomposition strategy to design a menu-driven calculator 1 (3)
that supports four basic arithmetic operators - addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division?
2 A mad scientist wishes to make a chain out of plutonium and lead pieces. 4 (3)
There is a problem, however. If the scientist places two pieces of plutonium
next to each other, BOOM! The question is, in how many ways can the
scientist safely construct a chain of length n?
3 Write a case statement that will examine the value of flag and print one of the 3 (3)
following messages, based on its value.

Flag value Message

1 Hot

2 Luke warm

3 Cold

Any other value Out of range

4 Draw a flowchart to print the numbers that are divisible by 4 but not by 3 in a 3 (3)
list of n positive numbers.
5 Identify and rectify the problem with the following recursive definition to find 4 (3)
the greatest common divisor of two positive integers.
ABC ( n , m )
if n == 2 return m
else return ABC(m , n mod m)
6 Write a recursive procedure to search for a key in a list of n integers. 4 (3)
7 Compare and contrast greedy and dynamic programming strategies. 3 (3)

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8 Give the pseudocode for brute force technique to find the mode of elements 3 (3)
in an array. Mode is the value that appears most frequently in the array.
PART B
Answer any one full question from each module. Each question carries 9 marks
Module 1
9 Walk through the six problem-solving steps to find the largest number out of 1 (9)
three numbers.
10 a) Your professor has given you an assignment on “Algorithmic thinking” to be 2 (5)
submitted by this Wednesday. How do you employ means-end analysis to
devise a strategy for completing your assignment before the deadline?
b) Name two current problems in your life that might be solved through a 1 (4)
heuristic approach. Explain why each of these problems can be solved using
heuristics.
Module 2
11 a) Mr. Shyam, a history professor, would like to know the percentage increase 3 (6)
in the population of our country per decade given the first decade and the last
decade. Other given data include the population at the beginning of each
decade. Draw a flowchart for determining the percentage increase in the
population.
b) Draw a flowchart to find the average mileage of a car in kilometers per litre 3 (3)
after six fill-ups at petrol pumps. Input data include the number of litres of
diesel, the starting odometer reading, and the odometer reading at each fillup.
12 a) A standard science experiment is to drop a ball and see how high it bounces. 3 (6)
Once the “bounciness” of the ball has been determined, the ratio gives a
bounciness index. For example, if a ball dropped from a height of 10 feet
bounces 6 feet high, the index is 0.6, and the total distance traveled by the ball
is 16 feet after one bounce. If the ball were to continue bouncing, the distance
after two bounces would be 10 ft + 6 ft + 6 ft + 3.6 ft = 25.6 ft. Note that the
distance traveled for each successive bounce is the distance to the floor plus
0.6 of that distance as the ball comes back up. Write an algorithm that lets the
user enter the initial height of the ball, bounciness index and the number of
times the ball is allowed to continue bouncing. Output should be the total
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 b) Light travels at 3 × 108 meters per second. A light-year is the distance a light 3 (3)
beam travels in one year. Write an algorithm that inputs a large distance value
(in meters) and displays it in light-years.
Module 3
13 a) Write a recursive function to find an array's minimum and maximum 4 (5)
elements. Your method should return a tuple (a, b), where a is the minimum
element and b is the maximum.
b) Write a program to input a matrix and determine its type: lower triangular, 4 (4)
upper triangular, or diagonal.
14 a) Write a program to read N words and display them in the increasing order of 4 (6)
their lengths. The length of each word is also to be displayed.
b) There are 500 light bulbs (numbered 1 to 500) arranged in a row. Initially, 4 (3)
they are all OFF. Starting with bulb 2, all even numbered bulbs are turned
ON. Next, starting with bulb 3, and visiting every third bulb, it is turned ON
if it is OFF, and it is turned OFF if it is ON. This procedure is repeated for
every fourth bulb, then every fifth bulb, and so on up to the 500th bulb. Devise
an algorithm to determine which bulbs glow at the end of the above exercise.
Module 4
15 a) Studies show that the capacity of an empty human stomach is 1.5 litres on 3 (6)
average. Give a greedy algorithm to output an efficient lunch menu
maximizing the total nutritional value. The available items along with their
nutritional values are tabulated below:

Available Nutritional
Recipe
quantity value

Cooked rice 2.5 cups 800 calories

Sambar 1.5 cups 140 calories

Potato curry 0.5 cup 50 calories

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 Fish fry 0.5 cup 200 calories

Buttermilk 1 cup 98 calories

Payasam 2 cups 300 calories

You may assume that 1 cup is equivalent to 250ml.

b) How are recursion and dynamic programming (DP) related? Is it possible to 2 (3)
construct a DP version for all recursive solutions?
16 a) Write a Python program for a random walk simulation in a 2D grid starting 3 (4)
from the origin (0, 0). At each step, randomly move up, down, left, or right.
Print the final position after 10 steps.
b) Use divide and conquer to find the majority element in an array, where the 2 (5)
majority element appears more than n/2 times. Divide the array into two
halves, find the majority element in each half, and combine the results to
identify if there is a majority element in the entire array.
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