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Download GTU B.Tech 2020 Winter 7th Sem 2173208 Distributed Computing Question Paper

Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad) B.Tech/BE (Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor of Engineering) 2020 Winter 7th Sem 2173208 Distributed Computing Previous Question Paper

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE- SEMESTER-VII (NEW) EXAMINATION - WINTER 2020

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Subject Code:2173208 Date:30/01/2021

Subject Name:Distributed Computing

Time:10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Total Marks: 56

Instructions:

  1. Attempt any FOUR questions out of EIGHT questions.
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  3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
  4. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1

  1. Compare the pros and cons of microkernel and monolithic kernel approach. [03]
  2. Network system protocols are unsuitable for distributed systems. Explain. [04]
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  4. Explain issues related to designing of distributed operating system. [07]

Q.2

  1. Can two computers on the internet have the same IP address? Justify. [03]
  2. What is process addressing? Explain commonly used methods for process addressing. [04]
  3. What is non-idempotent routine? How such routine creates problem with message passing? Also explain its solution with example. [07]
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Q.3

  1. What is acknowledgement message? Why is it always needed for reliable communication? [03]
  2. Explain orphan call. How are orphan calls handled in the implementation of various-call semantics? [04]
  3. Explain FLIP protocol. [07]

Q.4

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  1. What is the major difference between physical and logical clocks? [03]
  2. Explain ‘happened-before’ relationship. [04]
  3. What is the main difference between stateless and stateful servers? Which servers are used in distributed applications? [07]

Q.5

  1. List out issues in designing a thread package. [03]
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  3. Discuss the four necessary and sufficient conditions for a deadlock to occur. Give suitable examples to show that a deadlock cannot occur if any one of the four conditions is absent. [04]
  4. Explain Client server Binding Mechanism. [07]

Q.6

  1. Compare active replication and primary backup methods. [03]
  2. Explain the address space transfer mechanism for process migration in brief. [04]
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  4. Explain Global averaging distributed algorithm for clock synchronization. [07]

Q.7

  1. Discuss the task assignment approach. [03]
  2. Explain the following deadlock prevention techniques: [07]
    1. Collective requests
    2. Ordered requests
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Q.8

  1. Can false sharing be completely eliminated? [03]
  2. Write Short note on : DNS [04]
  3. Explain the DSM system architecture. How does granularity affect DSM system performance? [07]
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