Annamalai University 2007 M.Sc Computer Science SYSTEM PROGRAMMING ( - XVIII) - Question Paper

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Name of the Candidate :

5894

M.Sc DEGREE exam 2007

(COMPUTER SCIENCE)
(THIRD SEMESTER)
(PAPER- XVIII)

340. SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
(Old regulations)
(Including lateral Entry)

December
Time : three Hours

Maximum : 100 Marks
ans any 5 ques.
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. (a) discuss the structure of assembly language program. (10)
(b) Bring out the difference ranging from assembly language program and machine language program. (10)

2. (a) discuss with illustration any 5 mnemonics. (10)
(b) What do you mean by pseudo code and machine code ? (5)
(b) Distinguish the subsequent (5)
SUM DC F^15’
SUM EQU FIVE

3. Explain in detail the design of two-pass assembler with necessary flow charts. (20)

4. (a)Which is a macro ? provide an example. (5)
(b) discuss the design of macro processor. (15)

5. What is a loader ? discuss any 2 loading schemes. (20)

6. (a) What is a cross compiler ? discuss the various phases of a compiler (10)
(b) elaborate formal parameters ? discuss.(10)

7. (a) What is a linker ? How does the linking of various programs carried out ? Illustrate .(10)
(b) Illustrate the situation – free grammar with an example. (10)

8. Write short notes on :
(a) Feasibility of translators for natural languages. (10)
(b) Assembler for micro-computers (10)

Earning:   Approval pending.