Computer Science Gate 2014 Set 3 Questions

Consider the equation: (7526)₈ − (Y)₈ = (4364)₈ , where (X)N stands for X to the base N. Find Y.

a) 1634
b) 1737
c) 3142
d) 3162

By the beginning of the 20th century, several hypotheses were being proposed, suggesting a paradigm shift in our understanding of the universe. However, the clinching evidence was provided by experimental measurements of the position of a star which was directly behind our sun. Which of the following inference(s) may be drawn from the above passage?

(I) Our understanding of the universe changes based on the positions of stars
(II) Paradigm shifts usually occur at the beginning of centuries
(III) Stars are important objects in the universe
(IV) Experimental evidence was important in confirming this paradigm shift

a) (iii) only
b) (iv) only
c) (i) and (iv)
d) (iv) only

Which number does not belong in the series below?

2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, 64

a) 17
b) 37
c) 64
d) 26

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word “coherent”.

a) sticky
b) well-connected
c) rambling
d) friendly

If she ___________ how to calibrate the instrument, she __________ done the experiment.

a) knows, will have
b) knew, had
c) had known, could have
d) should have known, would have

While trying to collect(I) an envelope from under the table (II), Mr. X fell down (III) and was losing consciousness (IV) Which one of the above underlined parts of the sentence is NOT appropriate?

a) I
b) II
c) III
d) IV

A dance programme is scheduled for 10.00 a.m. Some students are participating in the programme and they need to come an hour earlier than the start of the event. These students should be accompanied by a parent. Other students and parents should come in time for the programme. The instruction you think that is appropriate for this is

a) Students should come at 9.00 a.m. and parents should come at 10.00 a.m.
b) Participating students should come at 9.00 a.m. accompanied by a parent, and other parents and students should come by 10.00 a.m.
c) Students who are not participating should come by 10.00 a.m. and they should not bring their parents. Participating students should come at 9.00 a.m.
d) Participating students should come before 9.00 a.m. Parents who accompany them should come at 9.00 a.m. All others should come at 10.00 a.m.