M.Sc Computer Science (Nov-2011) Madras University- System Software

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M.Sc Computer Science (Nov-2011) Madras University, M.Sc (CS) , First Year, Semester- I, System Software, PSA1C Question paper


Course: M.Sc M.Sc Computer Science       University/board: Madras University


University Name: Madras University
Name of the Degree: M.Sc Computer Science
Title of the Paper: System Software
Month & Year of Examination: November - 2011
Subject Code: PSA1C
Semester: I
Year: First Year


Time: Three hours
Maximum: 75 marks

PART A
(10 * 1 = 10 marks)

Answer any TEN questions.

1. What is a scanner?

2. What is relocation?

3. What is the purpose of LTRONG Pseudo op?

4. Name any two assembler directives.

5. What is an interpreter?

6. List out the functions of Parser.

7. Name any three types of translators.

8. What is dynamic linking?

9. State the features of macro facility.

10.What is symbol table?

11.What is boot strap loader?

12. What is an interactive debugger?


PART B 
(5 * 5 = 25 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

13. What is meant by macro calls within macro?

14. Discuss briefly about literals.

15. Write about the different macro expansion.

16. Write about the different types of editors.

17. Describe the analytical phases of compiler briefly.

18. Write notes on linkage editors.

19. Write notes on absolute loaders.


PART C 
(4 * 10 = 40 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

20. Describe the data structures and activities of language processors.

21. Explain 2-pass assembler with a flow chart and discuss its operation.

22. Describe the design of macro processors.

23. Explain the intermediate form and code optimization activities of a compiler.

24. Describe the design of linkers for overlays.

25. Discuss on self relocating programs and programming environments.