M.C.A-M.C.A 3rd Sem OPERATING SYSTEM(Kerala University, Kerala-2013)

                 THIRD SEMESTER MCA DEGREE FIRST SERIES EXAMINATION, 2013 (2006 Admn.)

Subject: OPERATING SYSTEM 
Time : 2 Hours                                                                                                    Max. Marks : 50

PART A

Answer all questions. Each carries 4 marks.

1. Define operating system. Give some examples. 

2. What are the three objectives of operating system? 

3. What are operating system services? 

4. Write the basic functions of operating system.

5. Define multiprocessor systems.                                                                       [5 x 4 = 20 Marks]

PART B

Answer all three questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

6. Explain components of operating system. 

7. Discuss the role of operating system in a computer system.

8. Explain different classes of computer system.                                                [3 x 10 = 30 Marks]