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Thindal, Erode – 638 012. Model Examination – March 2025
Model Examination – March 2025 43B – LINUX AND SHELL PROGRAMMING - IV Semester
43B – LINUX AND SHELL PROGRAMMING - IV Semester II B.Sc CS
II B.Sc CS Time :3 Hours Max Marks : 75 Marks
Time :3 Hours Max Marks : 75 Marks SECTION-A (10*1=10 Marks)
SECTION-A (10*1=10 Marks) Answer ALL Questions
Answer ALL Questions 1. _____________ is the base for Linux system.
1. _____________ is the base for Linux system. a) Kernal b) Shell c) Both a and b d) None
a) Kernal b) Shell c) Both a and b d) None 2. The server message block protocol is called as______________.
2. The server message block protocol is called as______________. a) samba b) SMB c) Both a and b d) None
a) samba b) SMB c) Both a and b d) None 3. Each user on the Linux OS is assigned a_________ to store a file.
3. Each user on the Linux OS is assigned a_________ to store a file. a) directory b) terminal c) root d) byte
a) directory b) terminal c) root d) byte 4. ________ links are also known as soft links.
4. ________ links are also known as soft links. a) symbolic b) hard c) reference d) header
a) symbolic b) hard c) reference d) header 5. Which command is used to close vi editor?
5. Which command is used to close vi editor? a) q b) wq c) Both a and b d) None
a) q b) wq c) Both a and b d) None 6. Which command sets the number for all lines?
6. Which command sets the number for all lines? a) :set b) :set nu c) :set ln d) set nl
a) :set b) :set nu c) :set ln d) set nl 7. _______command used to modify the access permission on files & directories.
7. _______command used to modify the access permission on files & directories. a) FAPs b) chmod c) mkdir d) Find
a) FAPs b) chmod c) mkdir d) Find 8. To use the __________ command to view full file access permission.
8. To use the __________ command to view full file access permission. a) ls b) ls -hw c) ls -l d) ls -a
a) ls b) ls -hw c) ls -l d) ls -a 9. To execute shell scripts to perform complex operations as______
9. To execute shell scripts to perform complex operations as______ a) group b) exit c) construct d) all of the above
a) group b) exit c) construct d) all of the above 10. Iteration is also called__________.
10. Iteration is also called__________. a) expression b) command c) logical d) looping
a) expression b) command c) logical d) looping
 SECTION-B (5*5=25 Marks)
Answer ALL Questions SECTION-B (5*5=25 Marks)
11. a) Explain the functions of an operating system and their importance. (OR) Answer ALL Questions
b) Compare the features and utilities of Linux operating system. 11. a) Explain the functions of an operating system and their importance. (OR)
12. a) Demonstrate how to move and remove a file in Linux. (OR) b) Compare the features and utilities of Linux operating system.
b) Explain what pipes are in Linux and how they are used. 12. a) Demonstrate how to move and remove a file in Linux. (OR)
13. a) Demonstrate the use of the vi editor with examples. (OR) b) Explain what pipes are in Linux and how they are used.
b) List and explain Linux commands for deleting and modifying files. 13. a) Demonstrate the use of the vi editor with examples. (OR)
14. a) Describe file access permissions in Linux and how to change them. (OR) b) List and explain Linux commands for deleting and modifying files.
b) Explain variables in Linux and give examples of their use. 14. a) Describe file access permissions in Linux and how to change them. (OR)
15. a) Write an if…elif script with an example. (OR) b) Explain variables in Linux and give examples of their use.
b) Illustrate the case...esac constructs. 15. a) Write an if…elif script with an example. (OR)
b) Illustrate the case...esac constructs.
SECTION –C (5*8=40 Marks)
Answer ALL Questions SECTION –C (5*8=40 Marks)

16. a) Explain and overview of Linux operating system. (OR) Answer ALL Questions

b) How you will log on to Linux Server? Explain. 16. a) Explain and overview of Linux operating system. (OR)
17. a) Describe the Linux Directory commands along with the description. (OR) b) How you will log on to Linux Server? Explain.
b) Paraphrase File Command in Linux and suitable examples. 17. a) Describe the Linux Directory commands along with the description. (OR)
18. a) Explain in detail about Standard files. (OR) b) Paraphrase File Command in Linux and suitable examples.
b) Summarise the Filter Commands. 18. a) Explain in detail about Standard files. (OR)
19. a) Elaborately explain the different types of Modes. (OR) b) Summarise the Filter Commands.
b) Explain the following: i) for ii) until iii) while Constructs 19. a) Elaborately explain the different types of Modes. (OR)
20. a) Illustrate the concept of environment variables in Linux with examples. b) Explain the following: i) for ii) until iii) while Constructs
(OR) 20. a) Illustrate the concept of environment variables in Linux with examples.
b) Discuss about Break and Continue Commands with example. (OR)
b) Discuss about Break and Continue Commands with example.
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