Download PTU MCA 2020 Dec 4th Sem 74122 Advanced Operating Systems Question Paper

Download PTU I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) MCA (Master of Computer Applications) 2020 December 4th Sem 74122 Advanced Operating Systems Previous Question Paper

Roll No.
Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 18
MCA (2015 to 2018) (Sem.?4)
ADVANCED OPERATING SYSTEMS
Subject Code : MCA-404
M.Code : 74122
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INST RUCT IONS T O CAND IDAT 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
1.
Give a detailed description of Multi-processor and Distributed Operating System
Architecture. Explain various design and development issues in Multi-Processor and
Distributed systems.
2.
How is Inter-Process Communication achieved in Distributed Operating systems? Give
suitable examples along with your answer.
SECTION-B
3.
Describe structure of Real Time and Embedded (RE) operating systems clearly specifying
differences between Nano-kernel, Micro-kernel and Monolithic-kernel based models.
4.
What do you mean by Energy Aware CPU Scheduling concept? How is it different from
traditional CPU scheduling?
SECTION-C
5.
What are the main features of Grid Computing architecture? What are its applications?
How is it better than other operating system architectures?
6.
How is the Performance analysis done in Grid Computing environment? Also describe the
Grid Monitoring and Scheduling processes.
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SECTION-D
7.
Compare and contrast the various Mobile Operating systems on the basis of their features
and platforms.
8.
What is cloud computing? What are its building blocks? Describe four types of application
that are especially well- suited for mobile computing and cloud computing.
SECTION-E
Write short notes on :
9.
Mobile Operating Systems
10. Nano-kernel model
11. Hardware & Software Virtualization in Cloud
12. Load Balancing
13. Features of Android OS
14. Cloud Building Blocks
15. Scheduling in Real time and Embedded OS
16. Cluster Computing
17. Distributed File System
18. Inter-Process Communication
NOTE : Disclosure of Identity by writing Mobile No. or Marking of passing request on any
paper of Answer Sheet will lead to UMC against the Student.
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