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RTU Kota B.Tech 1st Year Programming for Problem Solving (PPS) Question Paper 2026
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# RTU Kota B.Tech 1st Sem Programming for Problem Solving (PPS) Question Paper 2026
Download the official **RTU Kota B.Tech 1st Semester Programming for Problem Solving (PPS)** Main/Back Exam question paper from **January 2026**. This paper is common for all engineering branches and follows the latest RTU examination pattern.
## Paper Details
* **Subject Code:** 1FY3-06
* **Paper ID:** 1E3106
* **Examination:** B.Tech I - Sem (Main/Back/Re-back)
* **Date of Exam:** January 2026
* **Total Marks:** 70
* **Time Duration:** 3 Hours
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## RTU PPS 2026 Question Paper Content
### PART – A (Short Answer Questions)
*10 Questions x 2 Marks = 20 Marks (Max 25 words each)*
1. Differentiate between **compiler** and **interpreter**.
2. Find out **9’s complement** of this number: .
3. What is **secondary memory**? Give examples.
4. What is the role of **cache memory** in computer performance?
5. Define the role of the **Control Unit (CU)** in the processing operations of a computer system.
6. What are different types of **computer languages**?
7. Compare different types of computer memories based on storage capacity, access speed, and cost per bit.
8. Define the properties of **C arrays**.
9. What do you understand by the term **type casting** in C programming?
10. What are different **bitwise operators** in C?
### PART – B (Analytical/Problem Solving)
*Attempt any five questions (5 x 4 Marks = 20 Marks)*
1. Illustrate the purpose and syntax of various **decision-making statements** in C.
2. **Number System Conversions:**
* to Binary
* to Decimal
* to Octal
* to Decimal
3. Describe the representation of alphabets using **ASCII** and **Unicode**.
4. Explain in detail the difference between **SRAM** and **DRAM**.
5. Explain **1D and 2D arrays** in C. Write a C program to find the sum of all elements in a 1D array.
6. Explain the **Von Neumann architecture** in detail. Discuss the instruction execution cycle and its limitations.
7. Write a C program to print a pyramid/star pattern (as shown in the paper).
### PART – C (Descriptive/Long Answer)
*Attempt any three questions (3 x 10 Marks = 30 Marks)*
1. **File Handling:** Write a C program that reads a large text file line by line, counts the frequency of each word, and stores the results in an output file.
2. **Functions:** What are different types of C functions? Find the factorial of a number using **recursion**. Explain **Call by Value** vs **Call by Reference**.
3. **Structures:** Write a C program to create a `student` structure (name, id, average marks). Use an array of structures to store and print data for five students.
4. **Pointers:** What are pointer variables? Explain applications and create a C program to demonstrate an **array of pointers**.
5. **Matrix Multiplication:** Write a C program to perform matrix multiplication. Design the **algorithm and flowchart** using proper symbols.
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## Why Practice This Paper?
* **Latest Pattern:** Understand the specific difficulty level of the 2026 RTU exams.
* **Important Topics:** Questions on recursion, pointers, and number conversion are recurring themes in RTU Kota exams.
* **Exam Readiness:** Perfect for 1st-year students preparing for upcoming mid-term or end-term exams.