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P.T.O.
MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Reg. No. :.………………… Name:………………….
Third Semester B.Voc. Degree Examination, November 2016
First Degree Programme under CSS
Skill Course XI: (for Software Development)
AUSD373: Operating Systems
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
SECTION A
Answer ALL questions in one or two sentences.
1. What are .reg files
2. What is safe mode
3. What is the core of Linux operating systems
4. Commands to move and copy files in Linux.
5. What are DLL files
6. Define operating systems.
7. How to access the Windows system registry
8. What are the minimum hardware requirements while installing Window 2003
9. Mention any two devices that can be configured directly through control panel.
10. What are the system folders created by default when MS Windows XP is installed
(10 1 10 Marks)
SECTION B
Answer any EIGHT questions, not exceeding a paragraph of 50 words.
11. What are the basic functions of operating systems
12. Describe different types of backup.
13. Differentiate DOS and Windows operating systems.
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14. Write the steps to set screen savers in Windows
15. What are the components of Linux systems
16. How to uninstall a program in Windows XP
17. What are the features of plug and play in windows
18. Explain the features of Linux operating systems.
19. What are the advantages of open source
20. What is Housekeeping
21. What is Norton Utilities
22. What are the different folder types on Windows XP
2 16 Marks)
SECTION C
Answer any SIX questions, in a page of 100 words.
23. What are the features of NTFS
24. Explain the architecture of windows XP.
25. Compare Linux and Windows operating system.
26. Write a note on device drivers.
27. Explain Linux directory structure.
28. Explain the kernel of an Operating System.
29. Explain different types of system testing and diagnosis tools.
30. How can you prevent hard disk errors
31. Write step by step procedure to create user in Linux with complete permission.
4 24 Marks)
SECTION D
Answer any TWO questions, not exceeding four pages.
32. Elaborate the installation of Linux operating system.
33. Explain the RAID levels.
34. Explain the structure of windows registry.
35. Explain Windows file system in detail.
15 30 Marks)