Calicut University 2007 M.C.A Second semester tember/ober 2K 205-INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM PROGRAMING - Question Paper

2nd semester mca degree exam september/october 2007
MCA 2K 205-INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM PROGRAMING
Maximum: 100 marks

Time :Three hour

ans any 5 ques..

1. a) discuss the advantages of Risc machine.
b) Translate the subsequent c statement in to assembly language:
x= a*b-c*d.
c) discuss the basic assembler functions.
2. a) With an example,explain relocatable loader.
b) elaborate the different choices available to design a loader.
3. a) explain the basic principles of an operating system.
b) discuss real-time system.
c)Discuss the problems in multiprogramming.
4. discuss the detail about the management of the real and virtual memory in multiprogramming environment.

5. a) discuss interrupt processing and I/O supervision.
b) explain the role of PCBs in operating system.
6. a) provide an overview of the UNIX Operating system.
b) explain the architecture of UNIX Operating system.
7. Write short notes on:
a) User interface.
b) Run-time environment.
c) Bootstrap loader.
d) i-node in UNIX

Earning:   Approval pending.