Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) 2007 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering System Programming - Question Paper

4 YEAR B.TECH. DEGREEE EXAMINATION---APRIL 2007
3rd YEAR exam
2nd SEMESTER
Computers Science & Engineering
SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
(Revised Regulations w.e.f 2003-2004)
Time: three Hours] [Max.Marks :100
ans any 5 ques. choosing 1 ques. from every unit
All ques. carry equal marks
UNIT-I
1. (a) discuss the differences ranging from application software and system software
(b) discuss the POWER PC architectures
Or
2. explain the design of a two-pass assembler
UNIT-II
3. (a) discuss relocation of a program
(b) discuss dynamic linking and loading
Or
4. (a) discuss linkage editors
(b) discuss overlay drivers
UNIT-III
5. discuss the design of a general purpose macroprocessor
Or
6. (a) Write a short note on the ELENA macroprocessor
(b) discuss conditional macroexpansion
UNIT-IV
7. explain the design problems of A/D converter
Or
8. (a) discuss the concept of autonomy of a device driver
(b) discuss the differences ranging from device dependent and device independent driver software
UNIT-V
9. (a) explain the design problems in test data generator
(b) Write a short note on UNIX block deviecs
Or
10.(a) Write a short note on I/O Programming
(b) Write a short note on MS-DOS drivers

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