Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) 2010-2nd Sem M.Sc Computer Science Mahatma Gandhi University- operating system and systems programming - Question Paper

Time :

Three Hours

Maximum: 75 Marks

Answer all questions.

1.

(a)

Explain batch operating system.

(6 marks)

(b)

Give a brief description on the'reasons for process termination.

Or

(9 marks)

2.

(a)

Give a note on Threads. Explain the Thread Model.

(6 marks)

(b)

Write a note on the operating system as a user computer interface.

(9 marks)

3.

(a)

With a neat diagram explain the levels of scheduling.

(7 marks)

(b)

Explain Petersons algorithm for mutual exclusion.

Or

(8 marks)

4.

(a)

What is a deadlock ? What are the conditions for a deadlock ?

(6 marks)

(b)

Explain Bankers algorithm.

(9 marks)

5.

(a)

What is relocation ? With a neat diagram explain the hardware support for relocation ?

(8 marks)

(b)

Write notes on fixed and dynamic partitioning.

Or

(7 marks)

6.

(a)

Describe in detail how paging is implemented ?

(9 marks)

(b)

Write a note on memory management requirements.

(6 marks)

7.

(a)

With a neat diagram explain file system architecture.

(5 marks)

(b)

Explain in detail file organization and access methods.

Or

(10 marks)

8.

(a)

Explain file system architecture.

(8 marks)

(b)

List out the features of Linux operating system.

(7 marks)

9.

(a)

Write notes on:

(i)    Imperative statements.

(ii)    Declarative statements.

(iii)    Assembler directive statements.

(5 marks)

(b)

Explain the design of a two pass assembler.

Or

(10 marks)

10.

(a)

What is a Macro ? Explain nested macro calls.

(7 marks)

(b)

Explain in detail loading Unking and relocation.

(8 marks)