Sikkim-Manipal University of Health Medical and Technological Sciences (SMUHMTS) 2009 B.C.A Computer Application BC0056-Unix Operating System - Assignment s for fall session - Question Paper

August 2009
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) – Semester 5
BC0056 – Unix Operating System – four Credits
(Book ID: B0973)
Assignment Set – one (40 Marks)


every ques. carries 8 marks
1. Explain Mounting and Un-mounting process in UNIX.
2. What is the difference ranging from booting and Mounting processes of Unix Operating system ? discuss.
3. What do you mean by a Process? elaborate the different possible states of Process? explain..
4. What is the purpose of setting accounts in Unix ? discuss the concept of privileges and its significance.
5. Bring out the usage of sort and uniq command with an example.













August 2009
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) – Semester 5
BC0056 – Unix Operating System – four Credits
(Book ID: B0973)
Assignment Set – two (40 Marks)


every ques. carries 8 marks

1. Explain a shell in UNIX.

2. Describe the different utilities used for taking back-up and compression activities.
3. Explain with an example the use of redirection input and output.

4. discuss the term Process Priority. How can we set the priority of a process?
5.Explain the use of subsequent variables:

IFS, PATH, LOGNAME, PROMPT

Earning:   Approval pending.