Download GTU B.Tech 2020 Winter 8th Sem 180701 Distributed Systems Question Paper

Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad) B.Tech/BE (Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor of Engineering) 2020 Winter 8th Sem 180701 Distributed Systems Previous Question Paper

Seat No.: ________
Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE- SEMESTER?VIII (OLD) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2020
Subject Code:180701 Date:21/01/2021
Subject Name:Distributed Systems
Time:02:00 PM TO 04:00 PM Total Marks: 56
Instructions:
1. Attempt any FOUR questions out of EIGHT questions.

2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.

3. Figures to the right indicate full markss.
Q.1 (a) Define Distributed system. Compare distributed computing models
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(b) Explain merits and demerits of the various process addressing techniques
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Q.2 (a) Draw and explain ATM cell format
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(b) Explain IPC Synchronization
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Q.3 (a) Explain RPC implementation
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(b) Define causal ordering. Discuss the issues in designing load balancing algorithms
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Q.4 (a) List the main features of Java RMI. Discuss the various components and the
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process of RMI execution

(b) Explain the issues in designing load sharing algorithms
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Q.5 (a) Discuss and compare various election algorithms
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(b) Explain four necessary and sufficient conditions for a deadlock to occur
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Q.6 (a) Categorize and compare mutual exclusion algorithms
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(b) Explain asynchronous point to point message passing and asynchronous
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broadcast



Q.7 (a) List the steps of Process Migration. Explain advantages of Process Migration
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(b) Explain desirable features of a good naming system
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Q.8 (a) Explain design issues in DSM systems
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(b) Explain various object-locating mechanisms in distributed systems
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