BCS515C
Model Question Paper-2 with effect from 2022(CBCS Scheme)
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Fifth Semester B. Tech Degree Examination
UNIX System Programming
TIME: 03 Hours Max.Marks:100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE
*Bloom’s COs
Module-1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a L1 1 10
With the example, explain the following commands. i)man ii)pwd iii)od
iv) cal v)date
b L2 1 10
With a neat diagram, explain the kernel and shell relationship in UNIX
operating System.
OR
Q.02 a L2 1 10
Explain the salient features of Unix Operating System
b L2 1 10
Differentiate between Internal and External commands in UNIX
operating system with example.
Module-2
Q.03 a L2 2 10
Explain ls Command with all the options.
b L2 2 10
Define Wild Cards? Explain various shell wild cards with suitable
example.
OR
Q.04 a L2 2 10
Explain changing file permissions in relative and absolute manner.
b L1 2 10
Explain if and While control statements in shell scripts with suitable
program
Module-3
Q.05 a Explain the following functions with their prototypes and examples: L2 3 10
i) mkdir() ii) rmdir() iii)fcntl()
b L2 3 10
Discuss the various UNIX system implementation.
OR
Q.06 a L2 3 10
With a neat diagram explain how a C program is started and terminated.
b L2 3 10
Explain getrlimit () and setrlimit() API’s.
Module-4
Q.07 a L2 4 10
Explain the fork and vfork system calls. How does fork differ from vfork?
b Write short notes on the following with examples: L2 4 10
i) exec()
ii) Race conditions
OR
Q.08 a What are pipes? What are its limitations? Write a program to send data L2 4 10
from parent to child over a pipe.
b What is a FIFO? With a neat diagram explain client server communication L2 4 10
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using FIFO.
Module -5
Q9 a Define Signal? Explain sigprocmask function with a program. L2 5 10
b Explain Daemon characteristics and coding rules. L2 5 10
OR
Q10 a What is a daemon process? Explain coding rules and error logging. L2 5 10
b Explain the following functions: L2 5 10
i)system() ii) sleep()
*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the Cos and Pos to be attained by
every bit of questions.
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BCB515 C
ModelQuestionPaper-1 with effect from 2022(CBCS Scheme)
USN
Fifth Semester B. Tech Degree Examination
UNIX System Programming
TIME: 03 Hours Max.Marks:100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE
*Bloom’s COs
Module-1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a L1 1 10
With a neat diagram, explain the kernel and shell relationship in UNIX
operating System.
b L2 1 10
Explain the following commands with example: i)cat ii) printf iii)who
OR
Q.02 a L2 1 10
Explain the salient features of Unix Operating System
b L2 1 10
Explain different types of files supported in UNIX.
Module-2
Q.03 a L2 2 10
Explain ls Command with all the options.
b L2 2 10
Define Wild Cards? Explain various shell wild cards with suitable
example.
OR
Q.04 a L2 2 10
Explain grep command with all its options.
b L1 2 10
Explain the three standard files in UNIX.
Module-3
Q.05 a Explain the following functions with their prototypes: L2 3 10
i) open()
ii) create()
iii) read()
iv) write()
v) close()
b L2 3 10
Discuss the various UNIX system implementation.
OR
Q.06 a L2 3 10
With a neat diagram explain the memory layout of a C program.
b L2 3 10
Example setjmp and longjmp API’s with examples
Module-4
Q.07 a L2 4 10
Explain the following system calls with examples:
i) fork()
ii) wait()
b Write short notes on the following with examples: L2 4 10
i) Semaphores
ii) Message queues
OR
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Q.08 a Explain popen and pclose functions with examples. L2 C4 10
b What is a FIFO? With a neat diagram explain client server communication L2 4 10
using FIFO.
Module -5
Q9 a Define Signal? Explain sigaction API with demonstrating program. L2 5 10
b Explain Daemon characteristics and coding rules. L2 5 10
OR
Q10 a Explain Sigsetjmp and siglongjmp APIs with example. L2 5 10
b What are daemon processes? Explain with a neat diagram the error L2 5 10
logging facility for a daemon process.
*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the Cos and Pos to be attained by
every bit of questions.
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