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The document outlines important questions for Thiruvalluvar University’s Open Source Software course, categorized by unit and mark allocation. It covers topics including Open Source Software, Linux Basics, MySQL Database, PHP Programming, and PHP-MySQL Integration, with questions ranging from definitions to detailed explanations and coding tasks. Each unit includes 2-mark, 5-mark, and 10-mark questions to assess understanding and application of the material.

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OSS_Important_Questions_Thiruvalluvar_University

The document outlines important questions for Thiruvalluvar University’s Open Source Software course, categorized by unit and mark allocation. It covers topics including Open Source Software, Linux Basics, MySQL Database, PHP Programming, and PHP-MySQL Integration, with questions ranging from definitions to detailed explanations and coding tasks. Each unit includes 2-mark, 5-mark, and 10-mark questions to assess understanding and application of the material.

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Thiruvalluvar University - Open Source Software (OSS)

Important Questions - 2 Mark, 5 Mark, 10 Mark (Unit-wise)

UNIT I - Introduction to OSS

2-MARK Questions:

1. Define Open Source Software.

2. What is GPL?

3. Mention two examples of OSS.

4. What is the difference between free software and open source software?

5. What is LGPL?

5-MARK Questions:

1. Compare open source software and commercial software.

2. Explain the types of open source licenses: GPL, LGPL, BSD.

3. Write a short note on the history of OSS.

4. List the benefits of OSS.

5. What are the risks in using OSS?

10-MARK Questions:

1. Explain the need for open source software in modern computing.

2. Describe in detail the history, benefits, and risk management of OSS.

3. Discuss open source licenses: GPL, LGPL, BSD - with examples.

UNIT II - Linux Basics

2-MARK Questions:

1. What is the command to list files in Linux?

2. Define file permissions.

3. What is the use of the chmod command?

4. What are users and groups in Linux?


Thiruvalluvar University - Open Source Software (OSS)
Important Questions - 2 Mark, 5 Mark, 10 Mark (Unit-wise)

5. Mention two basic Linux shell commands.

5-MARK Questions:

1. Explain the Linux directory structure.

2. Describe how to manage file permissions in Linux.

3. What are users and groups in Linux? How are they managed?

4. Write any five Linux shell commands with their usage.

5. What is the role of system administration in Linux?

10-MARK Questions:

1. Describe Linux installation and its basic components.

2. Explain system administration, network services, and software management in Linux.

3. Write and explain various shell commands related to file handling and permissions.

UNIT III - MySQL Database

2-MARK Questions:

1. Define MySQL.

2. What is a DDL command?

3. List any two data types in MySQL.

4. What is a primary key?

5. Mention any two MySQL functions.

5-MARK Questions:

1. Differentiate between DDL and DML commands.

2. Write short notes on constraints in MySQL.

3. Explain set operations in MySQL.

4. What are joins? List types of joins.


Thiruvalluvar University - Open Source Software (OSS)
Important Questions - 2 Mark, 5 Mark, 10 Mark (Unit-wise)

5. Write SQL commands to create and insert data into a table.

10-MARK Questions:

1. Explain DDL and DML commands with examples.

2. Discuss the types of joins and subqueries in MySQL with examples.

3. Describe the advantages of MySQL and how to work with tables and constraints.

UNIT IV - PHP Programming

2-MARK Questions:

1. Define PHP.

2. What is a variable in PHP?

3. What is the use of echo in PHP?

4. List any two control structures in PHP.

5. What is an array?

5-MARK Questions:

1. Explain data types and variables in PHP.

2. Write a short note on PHP control structures.

3. How are strings handled in PHP?

4. Explain form handling in PHP.

5. What are sessions and cookies in PHP?

10-MARK Questions:

1. Write a PHP program using arrays and functions.

2. Explain file handling in PHP with example code.

3. Describe the complete process of form handling with validation and session management.
Thiruvalluvar University - Open Source Software (OSS)
Important Questions - 2 Mark, 5 Mark, 10 Mark (Unit-wise)

UNIT V - PHP and MySQL Integration

2-MARK Questions:

1. What is mysqli_connect()?

2. What is the command to insert data into MySQL using PHP?

3. Write one function to fetch data from MySQL in PHP.

4. Mention two PHP functions used to interact with MySQL.

5. What is form validation?

5-MARK Questions:

1. Write a PHP code to connect to a MySQL database.

2. Explain how to insert and retrieve data using PHP and MySQL.

3. How is data updated and deleted using PHP and MySQL?

4. Write a PHP code to display database data in HTML table format.

5. What are the steps in PHP-MySQL integration?

10-MARK Questions:

1. Explain in detail how PHP and MySQL are integrated.

2. Write a complete PHP program to insert, update, delete, and display records from a MySQL table.

3. Describe the process of connecting to a MySQL database, retrieving and displaying data in a structured

format.

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