Distributed operating system

Books For Preparation M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION - 2010 (computer science)  (second semester)
(paper – vii)
210. Distributed operating system
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer FIVE questions (5×20=100)
All questions carry equal marks


1. a) Write a short note on Buffering and Spooling. (5)
b) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Round Robin Scheduling Algorithm with example. (15)
2. a) Explain the various Scheduling Criteria. (10)
b) Write a note on the various states of a process with a neat diagram. (10)
3. a) What are the conditions for Deadlock. (5)
b) With neat a diagram explain Paging. (15)
4. a) Explain any two Disk Scheduling Algorithm with a neat diagram. (10)
b) Explain any two Disk Scheduling Algorithm with a neat diagram. (10)
5. Write a detailed note on File Access methods. 
6. Discuss in detail UNIX File System.
7. a) Briefly explain the Design Principles of Windows NT. (5)
b) Illustrate with neat a diagram the system Components of Windows NT. (15) 
8. a) Write short notes on the Security aspects of LINUX. (10)
b) Write short notes on Network structure in LINUX. (10)