Madras University (UnOM) 2000 M.C.A SYSTEM SOFTWARE - Question Paper

M.C.A., 1st Year
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
MAY 2000

Time: 3 hours
Maximum: 75 marks

PART A - (5 x five = 25 marks)

ans ALL ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. (a) discuss the components of system software.

Or

(b) discuss the model of computer system.

2. (a) discuss the elements and advantages of assembly language programming.

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(b) discuss macros.

3. (a) discuss the storage allocation related to compiler.

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(b) discuss compiler writing tools.

4. (a) discuss loaders.

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(b) discuss dynamic linking.

5. (a) discuss interpreter and compare it with compiler.

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(b) discuss program generators.

PART B - (5 x 10 = 50 marks)

ans any 5 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

6. elaborate system programs? discuss the evolution of system software.

7. discuss the software processors and I/O channels.

8. Design a two-pass assembler.

9. discuss the various phases of a compiler with examples,

10. discuss the grammars for programming languages and software processors of or interactive environment.

11. discuss a linkage editor for a IBM PC.

12. discuss the design of text editor and explain about the kinds of text editors, program overlays, debug monitors and programming environments.

Earning:   Approval pending.