SPPU Computer Engineering (Semester 3)
Operating System and Administration
December 2016
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


Solve any one question from Q.1(a,b)& Q.2(a,b)
1(a) What is the use of operating system? Explain the operating system services.
6 M
1(b) Explain the three levels of unix architecture.
6 M

2(a) How to change file permissions in unix? Explain with suitable example.
6 M
2(b) Explain the functionalities of kernel of the operating system.
6 M

Solve any one question from Q.3(a,b)& Q.4(a,b)
3(a) How new file system is mounted and unmounted in unix? Explain with example.
6 M
3(b) Explain the difference between Perl and Python.
6 M

4(a) Explain block devices and character devices in detail.
6 M
4(b) Explain pipes and redirection in shell.
6 M

Solve any one question from Q.5(a,b)& Q.6(a,b)
5(a) What is process? Explain the life cycle of process in detail.
7 M
5(b) Explain the different levels of RAID model a neat diagram.
6 M

6(a) What is the use of signal for processes? Explain different signals in unix.
6 M
6(b) Explain different storage hardware interfaces in detail.
7 M

Solve any one question from Q.7(a,b)& Q.8(a,b)
7(a) Explain the following commands in detail:
i) strace
ii) truss
iii) tuse.
6 M
7(b) Explain the structure of /etc/ passwd file. Write different fields included in / etc/ passwd.
7 M

8(a) Explain role based access control system in detail.
7 M
8(b) With the help of neat diagram, explain the relationship between various elements.
6 M



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