Download PTU MCA 2020 Dec 2nd Sem 72880 Linux Operating System Question Paper

Download PTU I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) MCA (Master of Computer Applications) 2020 December 2nd Sem 72880 Linux Operating System Previous Question Paper

Roll No.
Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 18
MCA (2015 to 2018) (Sem.?2)
LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM
Subject Code : MCA-205
M.code : 72880
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INST RUCT IONS T O CANDIDAT ES :
1 .
SECT IONS-A, B, C & D c ontains TWO questions eac h carrying TEN marks each
and students has to a ttempt any ONE ques tion from eac h SECT ION.
2 .
SECT ION-E is C OMPULSORY consisting of T EN ques tions ca rryin g TWENTY
marks in all.
SECTION-A
Q1)
Discuss how to interface a printer through operating systems and the basics of Ipd and its
clients.
Q2)
Differentiate between editor and Word processor. Discuss the ways of invoking the vi
editor. Explain the various modes in it and explain how one can move from one mode to
another.
SECTION-B
Q3)
Discuss the concept of troubleshooting Linux in GRUB mode.
Q4)
How we can install multiple operating systems along with Linux? Explain the procedure
to install new kernel to boot.
SECTION-C
Q5)
Explain the features of GNOME configuration tool.
Q6)
Write the steps to install a binary package in TAR format.
SECTION-D
Q7)
Explain the Linux system calls and architecture of Linux.
Q8)
Discuss the file structure used in Linux. How diverse directory files are linked with Root
Directory? Explain the importance of each.
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SECTION-E
Write briefly :
Q9)
How are passwords managed in Linux?
Q10) List the various types of users in Linux.
Q11) What is the difference between single and multiuser operating systems?
Q12) What are the various dual boot issues?
Q13) Write a short note on shell and shell scripts.
Q14) What is the difference between internal command and external command?
Q15) What is the difference between setUID and setGID?
Q16) What are the capabilities of super computer?
Q17) What is the difference between user and group?
Q18) What do you mean by change ownership?
NOTE : Disclosure of Identity by writing Mobile No. or Making of passing request on any
page of Answer Sheet will lead to UMC against the Student.
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