Download PTU MCA 2020 March 3rd Sem 70776 System Programming Question Paper

Roll No. _________________________ Total No. of Pages : 02

Total No. of Questions: 09

MCA (2014 Batch) (Sem.-3)

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SYSTEM PROGRAMMING

Subject Code: MCA-305A

M.Code: 70776

Time: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 100

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES :

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1. SECTIONS-A, B, C & D contains TWO questions each carrying TWENTY marks each and students has to attempt any ONE question from each SECTION.
2. SECTION-E is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWENTY marks in all.

SECTION-A

1. What is a language processor? Discuss the data structures for language processing. (5)
2. What is a macro instruction? How are arguments passed to a macro instruction? (15)

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SECTION-B

1. What is a loader? Discuss different types of loaders. (5, 15)
2. What is the role of an editor? List different types of editors and their usage. (5, 15)

SECTION-C

1. Make a comparison between interpreter, compiler, debugger, and assembler. (20)

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2. Why is code optimization important? Discuss different types of code optimization techniques. (5, 15)

SECTION-D

1. What is the role of Operating System? Explain the different types of OS. (5, 15)
2. Write short notes on:
   1. Device drivers (10)
   2. Booting techniques (10)

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SECTION-E

1. Write briefly : (10×2=20)
   1. What is a plug and play system?
   2. What is an operating system?
   3. What is the role of assembler?

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   4. Define the term debugging.
   5. What is the purpose of JIT compiler?
   6. What is booting?
   7. What is syntax analysis?
   8. What is a language?

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   9. Write full forms of: USB, API.
   10. Give any two examples of text editors.

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