Download PTU MCA 2020 March 2nd Sem 26056 Linux Operating System Question Paper

Download PTU (I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Jalandhar (IKGPTU) ) MCA (Master of Computer Application) 2020 March 2nd Sem 26056 Linux Operating System Previous Question Paper

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Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
MCA (2014 Batch) (Sem.?2)
LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM
Subject Code : MCA-205
M.Code : 26056
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 100
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
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 are the various types of operating systems? Explain the features of Linux operating
system in detail.
2. Elaborate in detail the services provided by the GNOME and KDE.
SECTION-B
3. What is the significance of Package Manager in Linux? How can one install new packages
using dpkg and RPM?
4. Explain the contents of / etc /passwd file, / etc /shadow file and / etc / group file.
SECTION-C
5. List the various permissions used for files and directories in Linux? How can you change
the permissions using chmod. chgrp. chown commands?
6. What are the various editors available in Linux? Explain any one with its features and
modes.
SECTION-D
7. What is LILO? How is LILO configured? Discuss the LILO options and commands.
8. Explain the steps of booting of Linux operating system. How can you enable or disable
services?
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1 | M- 26056 (S14)-2079

Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
MCA (2014 Batch) (Sem.?2)
LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM
Subject Code : MCA-205
M.Code : 26056
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 100
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
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 are the various types of operating systems? Explain the features of Linux operating
system in detail.
2. Elaborate in detail the services provided by the GNOME and KDE.
SECTION-B
3. What is the significance of Package Manager in Linux? How can one install new packages
using dpkg and RPM?
4. Explain the contents of / etc /passwd file, / etc /shadow file and / etc / group file.
SECTION-C
5. List the various permissions used for files and directories in Linux? How can you change
the permissions using chmod. chgrp. chown commands?
6. What are the various editors available in Linux? Explain any one with its features and
modes.
SECTION-D
7. What is LILO? How is LILO configured? Discuss the LILO options and commands.
8. Explain the steps of booting of Linux operating system. How can you enable or disable
services?
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SECTION-E
9. Answer briefly :
a. What is multithreading? How multithreading is performed in Linux?
b. What is Active Directory?
c. What is a system call?
d. What are the capabilities of Super Users?
e. What is a session in Linux operating system?
f. What are the various methods to get help in Linux?
g. What is the output of SetUID command?
h. What is cron program?
i. What is the purpose of quotacheck?
j. What is the purpose of startup scripts?









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