BCA 6th Semester

Distributed System 2021 Board Question Paper

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Bachelor In Computer Application

Course Title: Distributed System Programming

Code No:CACS 352

Semester:VI

2021

Full Marks:60 Pass Marks:24 Time:3 hours

Candidates are required to answer the question in their own words as far as possible.

Group B
Attempt any SIX question.
[6x5=30]
11.

What is RPC? Explain the RPC process in brief.

12.

Explain different characteristics of Distributed System.

13.

Why is clock synchronization needed in a Distributed system? Explain the Network Time Protocol in brief.

14.

Explain structured naming scheme of an entity in brief.

15.

Explain different types of distributed systems.

16.

How is process resilience achieved through groups?

17.

Write short notes on (Any Two):
a) Bully Algorithm
b) Berkeley Socket
c) Denial of Service

Group C

Attempt any TWO questions

[2x10=20]
18.

What is virtualization? Explain different types of virtualization. Explain the role of middleware in a distributed system.

19.

What are different architecture styles of distributed systems? Explain each of them in detail.

20.

What is the role of a coordinator in a distributed system? Explain different approaches of electing a coordinator.