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1 (a)
Bring out the differences between system software and application software.
6 M
1 (b)
With respect to Pentium pro architecture, explain the following:
(i) instruction formats (ii) Data format (iii) Registers (iv) Addressing mode.
(i) instruction formats (ii) Data format (iii) Registers (iv) Addressing mode.
10 M
1 (c)
Write sequence of instruction for SIC to clear 20 bytes string to all blanks.
4 M
2 (a)
Write the fundamental functions of assembler.
5 M
2 (b)
Define assembler directive. Explain the different types of directives used in SIC machine.
7 M
2 (c)
Write and explain the algorithm of PASS-1 of two-pass assembler.
8 M
3 (a)
Distinguish between literal and immediate operands. How does the assembler handle the literal operands?
7 M
3 (b)
What is a program block? How does the assembler handle the program blocks?
10 M
3 (c)
What is the need of pass-2 algorithms? Give example.
3 M
4 (a)
Write a bootstrap loader algorithm. Explain it.
8 M
4 (b)
Illustrate linking and relocation with sample programs.
12 M
5 (a)
With a neat diagram, explain the structure of text editor.
10 M
5 (b)
Explain the features of interactive debugging system.
10 M
6 (a)
List machine independent macro processor features. Explain any two with an example.
10 M
6 (b)
What are the basic functions of macroprocessor? Explain the various data structures used in the implementation of one-pass macroprocessor.
10 M
7 (a)
List and explain the different design options for a macroprocessor.
12 M
7 (b)
Explain the structure of LEX program.
5 M
7 (c)
Explain the "communication parser".
3 M
8 (a)
Write a LEX program to count the number of vowels and consonants in a given string.
6 M
8 (b)
Write a YACC program to recognize the given arithmetic expression containing +, -, *, /. Operator.
8 M
8 (c)
What do you mean by ambiguous grammer? How it can be overcome? Illustrate with an example.
6 M
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