STUPIDSID
1(a)
Compare and explain: ANSI C and K and R C with examples.
8 M
1(b)
List and explain features test macros in POSIX systems.
8 M
1(c)
Compare: execution of an API with execution of C library function. Also list any four error status codes with their meaning.
4 M
2(a)
What is file? Explain types of files with command examples.
6 M
2(b)
Explain UNIX Kernel support for files with a neat sketch.
8 M
2(c)
Write any three differences between:
i) Hard links and soft links ii) C steam pointer and file descriptor.
i) Hard links and soft links ii) C steam pointer and file descriptor.
6 M
3(a)
Explain file and record locking with C/C++ program.
8 M
3(b)
Explain the following API's with their prototypes:
i) open ii) read iii) write iv) close.
i) open ii) read iii) write iv) close.
8 M
3(c)
Write a C/C++ program to rename a file [use mv command/link and unlink APIs].
4 M
4(a)
With a neat diagram, explain about termination ways for a process ways for a process. Also write a C/C++ programs to display:
i) Command line arguments ii) Environment variables.
i) Command line arguments ii) Environment variables.
10 M
4(b)
Explain setjmp and longjmp functions with their prototypes.
10 M
4(c)
With neat sketch, explain memory structure layout of a C/C++ program that is to be executed.
4 M
5(a)
What is race condition? Mention and explain routines to avoid race condition.
6 M
5(b)
Explain the following:
i) orphaned process ii) zombie process iii) terminal login iv) network login.
i) orphaned process ii) zombie process iii) terminal login iv) network login.
10 M
5(c)
Explain : i) process group ii) session.
4 M
6(a)
What is daemon? Explain characteristics and coding rules.
10 M
6(b)
Write a C/C++ program to show the use of alarm API.
6 M
6(c)
Define and explain: i) SIGGHLD signal ii) waitpid function.
4 M
7(a)
What is inter-process communication? List any 4 mechanisms (IPC). Also write a C/C++ programs that creates a child process to print a message.
8 M
7(b)
Write a C/C++ program(s) to implement inter-process communication using FIFO file.
6 M
7(c)
Explain briefly with examples: i) Message queues ii) semaphores.
6 M
8(a)
Explain shared memory as an inter-process mechanism (IPC).
8 M
8(b)
What are steam pipes? Explain passing of file descriptors.
6 M
8(c)
Briefly explain client-server functions.
6 M
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