RTU Kota B.Tech 1st Year Programming for Problem Solving (PPS) Question Paper 2026

# 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 --- ## 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. --- ## Download PDF > **[Download RTU PPS Jan 2026 Question Paper PDF]** > *(Note: Link your uploaded file here)* ## 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.