OS(4th)Dec2017
OS(4th)Dec2017
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. Section A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks each.
2. Section B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students have to attempt
any FOUR questions.
3. Section C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students have to
attempt any TWO questions.
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SECTION A
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Define the term kernel. What are its functions?
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c) Explain the term convoy effect.
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Explain the term Waiting time and Turnaround time in terms of CPU scheduling algorithms.
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Write any two advantages of Virtual Memory.
Explain the term Belady's anomaly in terms of page replacement algorithms.
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Define the term Disk Bandwidth.
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What is meant by seek time and rotational latency in case of disk drive?
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Explain various goals of Protection.
Define the term Distributed Operating Systems.
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j) Write any two advantages of LINUX operating systems.
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2. Write a note on the various services provided by the operating systems.
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5. Write a brief note on Windows based operating Systems.
SECTION C
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