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VELAMMAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT- IA 4 ANSWER KEY
2023 - 2024 EVEN SEMESTER

Subject Name: PROGRAMMING IN C Sub code: CS3251

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND I/II
Branch: Year/Sem:
ENGINEERING
Common to: CSE & IT Date: 29/05/2024
Total 60
Duration: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
Marks:

PART - A (6×2=12 Marks)

1. What is Structure? Explain with syntax. (2 Marks) CO4
Structure in C is a composite data type that groups variables under a single name. It's defined
using struct keyword with member variables of different types.
2. Difference between malloc() and calloc(). (2 Marks) CO4
malloc() allocates uninitialized memory, while calloc() allocates and initializes memory to
zero. malloc() is used when initial values are not critical, calloc() for ensuring zero-initialized
memory.
3. Write the syntax for pointers to structure. (2 Marks) CO4
struct structure_name {
// Members
data_type member1;
data_type member2;
// ...
};
struct structure_name *ptr_to_struct;
4. Compare and contrast a structure with an array. (2 Marks) CO4
Structure groups different types of variables under one name, accessed using dot (.) operator.
Array stores elements of the same type in contiguous memory, accessed using index notation
([]).
5. Why files are needed? (2 Marks) CO5
Files provide persistent storage for data beyond program execution. They enable data sharing
between programs, efficient data processing, and serve as backups to prevent data loss.
6. What do argv and argc indicate in command-line arguments? (2 Marks) CO5
argc is an integer indicating the number of arguments passed to a program, including the
program name. argv is an array of strings containing the actual arguments passed to the
program from the command line.
 PART-B (3×16=48 Marks)
7 i)Explain need for nested structure with example Program
a.
.

i)  Explanation: 4 marks (8)

CO
 Example Program: 4 marks (Understand
4
)

ii) Can a linked list grow dynamically? justify your answer

with example program
CO
ii) ) Explanation: 4 marks (8) (Create)
4
 Example Program: 4 marks

(OR)
i. With suitable diagram, explain the concept of single linked list
b.
ii. Difference between structure and union

i.Explanation with Diagram: 8 marks Apply

(8)
ii.  Explanation: 4 marks CO
4
 Clear distinction and example: 4 marks (Understand
(8)
)
What is a structure? Create a structure with data members of various types and
8 declare two structure variables. Write a program to read data into these and print the
a.
. same. Justify the need for structured data type.

 Program structure and functionality: 8 marks (16 CO

Create
 Justification of structured data type: 8 marks ) 4
(OR)
Write a C program using structure to prepare the Employee pay roll of a company the
b.
number of records is created based on the user input
Structure Definition: 2 marks
User Input and Array Declaration: 2 marks
Input loop functionality: 4 marks (16 CO
Create
Calculation of gross salary: 4 marks ) 4
Display Payroll Information: 2 marks
Justification of Structured Data Type: 2 marks
9 Explain in details various operations that can be done on file giving suitable examples
a.
.
 Comprehensive explanation of file operations: 12
marks (16 Apply CO
 Suitable examples demonstrating operations: 4 ) 5
marks
(OR)
Explain in detail random access in files along with the
b.
functions used for the same in C.Give suitable examples.
 Detailed explanation of random access concepts and (16 Apply CO
functions: 12 marks ) 5
 Clear examples demonstrating random access
operations: 4 marks