Tamil Nadu Open University is one of the largest Universities in the India. The knowledge in the field of computer is very important in the present time. The paper in the computer is a must paper for the candidates and they should know as in many field this is required.

Paper Pattern:

The subject of Computer Oriented Numerical Methods is a theoretical paper. The questions asked are 14 in the paper and questions are divided into 7 questions of 2 sections. Section A is of short answer type questions and each question is of equal marks whereas Section B is of long answer type questions and each is of equal marks. From both the section, candidates have to solve 5-5 questions. The questions asked are of mostly of numerical type and every question should be asked with its proper diagram if required in a question.

Frequently asked questions:

The paper of Computer Oriented Numerical Methods is a theoretical paper in the MCA course. The questions asked are such as Secant method for solving non-linear equations, iterative formula to compute the square root of a positive number, direct and iterative methods to solve the system of Linear Equations, Cramer’s rule, inverse interpolation, principle of least squares, Gauss-Seidel method, Lagrange’s formula, R-K method of fourth order etc.

Total marks and time allotted:

A student can score a total of 75 marks in the paper and time allotted for the paper is 3 hours only. Section A is of 25 marks and each question is of equal marks, i.e. of 5 marks. Section B is of 50 marks and each question is of 10 marks.

Recommended Books:

• Computer Oriented Numerical Methods by V. Rajaraman
• Computer Oriented Numerical Methods by N Datta