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101.

Which of the following regular expressions denotes a language comprising all possible strings of even length over the alphabet ( 0 , 1 ) ?

A. (0 | (0 | 1)*
B. (0 | 1) *
C. (0 | 1 ) (0 | 1)(0 | 1 ) *
D. (00 | 01 | 1 | 10 )*
Answer» E.
Discussion
102.

What is the maximum size of data that the application layer can pass on to the TCP layer below?

A. 2^16 bytes
B. Any size Read more: http://www.techvyom.com/computer-network-questions-from-previous-gate-papers.html#ixzz2CfQGejNK
C. 1500 bytes
D. 2^16 bytes-size of TCP header
Answer» C. 1500 bytes
Discussion
103.

Coefficient of friction is

A. Ration of limiting friction and normal reaction
B. Angle between normal reaction and the resultant of normal reaction and the limiting friction
C. The friction force acting when the body is in motion
D. The friction force acting when the body is just about to move
Answer» B. Angle between normal reaction and the resultant of normal reaction and the limiting friction
Discussion
104.

A ____________ is a buffer that holds output for a device such as printer, that cannot accept interleaved date streams.

A. spool
B. Cache
C. buffer
D. directory
Answer» E.
Discussion
105.

Compared to others casting processes, investment casting process is the best solutionfor manufacturing of

A. gears
B. engine blocks
C. car wheels
D. jewellery
Answer» E.
Discussion
106.

\"Law of corresponding states\" says that

A. the surface of separation (i. e. the meniscus) between liquid and vapour phase disappears at the critical temperature.
B. , two different gases behave similarly, if their reduced properties (i.e. P, V and T) are same.
C. the molar heat of energy of gas at constant volume should be nearly constant (about 3 calories).
D. no gas can be liquified above the critical temperature, howsoever high the pressure may be.
Answer» C. the molar heat of energy of gas at constant volume should be nearly constant (about 3 calories).
Discussion
107.

Station A uses 32 byte packets to transmit messages to Station B using a sliding window protocol. The round trip delay between A and B is 80 milliseconds and the bottleneck bandwidth on the path between A and B is 128 kbps. What is the optimal window

A. 40
B. 20
C. 300
D. 190
Answer» B. 20
Discussion
108.

What is the directed broadcast address for IP address – 192.55.12.120 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.240?

A. 192.55.12.0
B. 192.55.12.127
C. 192.55.12.128
D. 192.55.12.100
Answer» C. 192.55.12.128
Discussion
109.

Water on heating from 1 to 4°C

A. expands
B. contracts
C. may contract or expand
D. has same volume
Answer» C. may contract or expand
Discussion
110.

a sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 2240 in 2 years and to Rs. 2600 in 5 years. What is the principal amount ?

A. Rs. 1880
B. Rs. 1520
C. None
D. Rs. 2120
Answer» D. Rs. 2120
Discussion
111.

A parser which is a variant of top-down parsing without backtracking is

A. Operator Precedence.
B. Recursive Descen
C. LALR Parser.
D. LL(1) parser.
Answer» C. LALR Parser.
Discussion
112.

Can a DFA simulate NFA?

A. YES
B. NO
C. Depends on NFA
D. SOMETIMES
Answer» B. NO
Discussion
113.

The oxidation state of copper in is __________.

A. 1
B. 0
C. 4
D. 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
114.

An operating system contains 3 user processes each requiring 2 units of resourceR .The minimum number of units of R such that no deadlocks will ever arise is

A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 5
Answer» B. 4
Discussion
115.

Ashok took a loan of Rs. 15000 for 3 years at simple interest. If the total interest paid is R. 2700, what is the rate of interest per annum ?

A. 0.06
B. 0.054
C. 0.18
D. 0.09
Answer» B. 0.054
Discussion
116.

You put $750 into a certificate of deposit. Your simple annual interest rate is 4%. You receive a check for the interest at the end of each year. How long will it take to earn $150 in interest?

A. 5years
B. 6years
C. 7years
D. 8years
Answer» B. 6years
Discussion
117.

You deposit $600 into a 6 month certificate of deposit. After 6 months the balance is $618. Find the simple annual interest rate.

A. 0.05
B. 0.04
C. 0.06
D. 0.07
Answer» D. 0.07
Discussion
118.

What will be the ratio of simple interest earned by certain amount at the same rate of interestfor 4 years and 6 years ?

A. 0.043055555555556
B. 0.084027777777778
C. 0.085416666666667
D. 0.12638888888889
Answer» D. 0.12638888888889
Discussion
119.

You deposit $600 into a 6 month certificate of deposit. After 6 months the balance is $618. Find the simple annual interest rate

A. 0.06
B. 0.05
C. 0.07
D. 0.08
Answer» B. 0.05
Discussion
120.

When two equal amounts are deposited for 5 years and 3 years at the rate of 7% and 9% per annum respectively, and the difference of their simple interest is Rs 475. Then find the deposited amount._x005F_x000D_

A. Rs. 5,937.5
B. Rs. 5,992.5_x005F_x000D_
C. Rs. 5,837.5
D. Rs. 6,037.5
Answer» B. Rs. 5,992.5_x005F_x000D_
Discussion
121.

When $720 is invested for 36 months it earns $205.20 simple interest. Find the yearly interest rate.

A. 0.075
B. 0.085
C. 0.095
D. 0.105
Answer» D. 0.105
Discussion
122.

What sum will yield Rs. 491.68 as simple interest at 8% per annum for 1 year and 2 months?

A. Rs. 4906
B. Rs. 4364
C. Rs. 4758
D. Rs. 5268
Answer» E.
Discussion
123.

What will be the maturity value, if Rs. 13,500 is deposited at a simple rate of interest of 12.5% for two years?

A. Rs. 15,187.50
B. Rs. 16,875.00
C. Rs. 16,875.50
D. Rs. 16,785.00
Answer» C. Rs. 16,875.50
Discussion
124.

What sum will produce the same interest in 9 years at the rate 8% simple interest as Rs. 800 producein 3 years at 9/2% per annum?

A. Rs. 100
B. Rs. 125
C. Rs. 150
D. Rs. 110
Answer» D. Rs. 110
Discussion
125.

What Principal will yield Rs. 120 as Simple Interest at 6% p.a. in 10 years?

A. ₹ 120
B. ₹ 180
C. ₹ 200
D. ₹ 210
Answer» D. ₹ 210
Discussion
126.

What is the ratio of simple interest earned on certain amount at the rate of 12% p.a. for 9 years and that for 12 years?

A. 0.043055555555556
B. 0.085416666666667
C. 0.12777777777778
D. 0.17013888888889
Answer» D. 0.17013888888889
Discussion
127.

What is the SI on Rs.7500/- at the rate of 10% per annum for 5 years?

A. 3750
B. 2750
C. 1750
D. 750
Answer» B. 2750
Discussion
128.

What is the ratio of simple interest earned on certain amount at the rate of 12% for 6 years and that for 12 years?

A. 0.043055555555556
B. 0.085416666666667
C. 0.12777777777778
D. 0.17013888888889
Answer» B. 0.085416666666667
Discussion
129.

What is the rate of interest (in %) if simple interest earned on a certain sum for the 3 years is Rs 6,000 and compound interest earned for 2 years is Rs 4,160?

A. 9
B. 8
C. 12
D. 6
Answer» C. 12
Discussion
130.

What is the difference (in Rs) in Compound interest earned in 1 year on a sum of Rs 10,000 at 40% per annum compounded quarterly and annually?

A. 461
B. 346
C. 463
D. 641
Answer» E.
Discussion
131.

What is the rate of interest if simple interest earned on a certain sum for the 3rd year is Rs 1,750 and compound interest earned for 2 years is Rs 3622.5?

A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 7
Answer» E.
Discussion
132.

What is the difference between the maturity values, if Rs.12,500 is invested for 2 years at 20% per annum simple interest and compound interest?

A. Rs.750
B. Rs.650
C. Rs.550
D. Rs.500
Answer» E.
Discussion
133.

What is the difference between the maturity value of two deposits of Rs.5,000 each invested for 2 years(i) at 5% simple interest and(ii) at the same interest and(ii) at the same interest compounded annually?

A. Rs.11.00
B. Rs.11.50
C. Rs.12.00
D. Rs.12.50
Answer» E.
Discussion
134.

There is 40% increase in an amount in 8 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 10000 after 3 years at the same rate?

A. Rs 1576.25
B. Rs 6305
C. Rs 7881.25
D. Rs 4728.75
Answer» B. Rs 6305
Discussion
135.

Two equal sums were lent, one at the rate of 11% per annum for five years and the other at the rate of 8% per annum for six years, both under simple interest. If the difference in interest accrued in the two cases is Rs 1008. Find the sum?

A. Rs. 14,400
B. Rs. 15,600
C. Rs. 14,850
D. Rs. 15,220
Answer» B. Rs. 15,600
Discussion
136.

Townbank offers a term deposit account paying investors 12.5% p.a. simple interest on investments over $100 000 for 2 years or more. Peta decides to invest $150 000 in this account for 2 years. How much interest will Peta earn at the end of the investment?

A. 57500
B. 47500
C. 37500
D. 67500
Answer» D. 67500
Discussion
137.

Two equal sum are invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding).The sum of interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes is Rs 3717. If both scheme have 13% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs) for simple interest scheme?

A. 900
B. 1200
C. 1500
D. 600
Answer» B. 1200
Discussion
138.

What annual instalment will discharge a debt of Rs 1092 due in 3 years at 12% simple interest?

A. Rs.325
B. Rs.545
C. Rs.560
D. Rs.550
Answer» B. Rs.545
Discussion
139.

The total simple interest earned on a sum of money increases by Rs. 600 when the rate of interest increases by 2% per annum. If the investment was made for 5 years, find the sum of money that was invested ?

A. Rs. 6000
B. Rs. 5550
C. Rs. 7500
D. Rs. 6580
Answer» B. Rs. 5550
Discussion
140.

There is 40% increase in an amount in 10 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 30000 after 3 years at the same rate?

A. Rs 3745.92
B. Rs 7491.84
C. Rs 9364.8
D. Rs 5618.88
Answer» B. Rs 7491.84
Discussion
141.

There is 40% increase in an amount in 10 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs 25000 after 2 years at the same rate?

A. Rs 4080
B. Rs 5100
C. Rs 3060
D. Rs 2040
Answer» E.
Discussion
142.

The Simple Interest(SI) for 16 years on an amount at particular rate is Rs 10000. If the principal is doubled at an interval of every 4 years and the rate is tripled at every such in terval, find the new Simple Interest(SI)

A. 632100
B. 689620
C. 602260
D. 647500
Answer» E.
Discussion
143.

The sum of money that will yield Rs. 60 as simple interest at 6% per annum in 5 years is

A. 200
B. 225
C. 175
D. 300
Answer» B. 225
Discussion
144.

The simple interest on Rs.10 for 4 months at the rate of 3 paise per month is

A. 0.3 Paise
B. 1.2 Paise
C. 30 Paise
D. 3 Paise
Answer» C. 30 Paise
Discussion
145.

The simple interest on Rs. 2000 for 2 years at Rs. 75 per thousand per annum will be

A. Rs.150
B. Rs.300
C. Rs.600
D. Rs.400
Answer» C. Rs.600
Discussion
146.

The simple interest on Rs. 25 for 4 months at the rate of 3 paise per rupee per month is :

A. 240 paise
B. Rs. 1.40
C. Rs. 2.20
D. Rs. 3
Answer» E.
Discussion
147.

The simple interest on a sum of money is 9/49 of the principal. The number of years are equal to the rate of interest per annum. What is the rate (in percentage) of interestper annum?_x005F_x000D_

A. 36/7
B. 44404
C. 44392
D. 44407
Answer» E.
Discussion
148.

The simple interest on a sum of money will be Rs.600 after 10 years. If the principal is trebled after 5 years what will be the total interest at the end of the tenth year ?

A. Rs. 1100
B. Rs. 1200
C. Rs. 1000
D. Rs. 1840
Answer» C. Rs. 1000
Discussion
149.

The simple interest on a sum of money for 10 years is Rs 3130. If the principal becomes 5 times after 5 years, then what will be the total interest (in Rs)obtained after 10 years?

A. 6260
B. 7825
C. 9390
D. 15650
Answer» D. 15650
Discussion
150.

The simple interest on a sum of money for 3 years at an interest rate of 6% p.a. is Rs.6,750. What will be the compound interest rounded off on the same sum at the same rate for the same period, compounded annually is closest to :_x005F_x000D_

A. Rs. 7,133
B. Rs. 7,163
C. Rs. 7,103
D. Rs. 7,663
Answer» C. Rs. 7,103
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