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    This document contains questions and topics across multiple units related to operating systems (Linux, Windows 2000, networking) and computer security. It includes questions about virtual machines, network topologies, protocols, networking devices, TCP/IP model, DNS, SNMP, Linux directory structure, filters and pipes, password security, Windows 2000 features, user administration, VPN, access control methods, firewalls, RAID, backup domain controllers, the Windows registry, Kerberos authentication, IPsec, and encrypting file systems.

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    Block-1

    unit-2

    Explain the concept of a virtual machine in networking with the help of a diagram.
    Describe how it is useful.(page no.41) 10 marks

    Short note: Network operating system, Distributed operating system(page no.47),


    Real time operating system(page no.50)

    what is multiprocessor operating(page no.49) 2 marks


    unit-3
    Advantages and disadvantages of mesh topology.
    Difference between mesh and star topology.(page no.58)
    Short note on: Hybrid Network Topologies(star-bus and star-ring topology). (page no. 58)
    Differentiate between LAN, MAN and WAN in terms of size, protocols, access mechanism,
    hardware devices and switching methods.(page no.61)
    What are Data Terminal Equipments and Data communication Equipments.(page no.66) 2
    marks
    What is the functionality of a MODEM ? List and explain various types of modems along
    with their respective features.(page no.68)
    Describe the structure and characteristics of any two different types of guided
    transmission media.(page no. 72)
    Differentiate between coaxial cable and optical fiber cable.
    Explain the principle of Token Ring protocol.
    unit-3(continue)

    List and explain the significance of the following networking devices.


    •Repeaters
    •Hubs
    •Bridges
    •Routers
    •Gateways (page no. 75)
    unit-4
    Explain the following in the context of packet switching in data communication :
    (i) Datagram Approach
    (ii) Virtual Circuit Approach. (page no.89) 10 marks

    Explain the meaning and utility of unicasting, multicasting and broadcasting(page


    no.91)

    Explain the following Application Layer Protocols


    • File Transfer Protocol(FTP)
    • Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
    • TELNET
    • Remote Login (page no 95)
    unit-4(Continue)
    Explain TCP/IP model. (page no. 93)

    Give a mapping between the TCP/IP layers and the OSI layers.

    Briefly explain the following in the context of Domain Name System(DNS) :


    (i) Design Goals
    (ii) Design Principles
    (iii) Architecture.
    (iv) DNS Zones . (page no. 101) 10 marks

    Explain SNMP Architecture. Why is it usually run over LTDP ? Describe its architecture
    and usage.(page no. 104) 10 marks
    Block-2
    unit-1
    Explain the memory management in LINUX operating system. (page no.7) 10 marks

    What is virtual memory ? Explain the abstract model of virtual to physical address
    mapping with reference to Linux operating system.(page no. 8)

    Describe the data structure of a process in LINUX, giving its components and the
    structure of each. How does the data structure of a process differ from that of a thread
    ?(page no.11)
    unit-2
    Briefly explain the purpose of the following directories of Linux System :
    (i) /bin
    (ii) /dev
    (iii) /etc
    (iv) /lib
    (v) /sbin
    (vi) /tmp
    (vii) /usr/bin
    (viii) /mnt
    (ix) /usr/local/bin
    (x) /usr/games
    (xi)/etc/shadow (page no.37) 10 marks
    unit-3

    What is a filter ? Give two examples to demonstrate the use of filters in Linux/Unix.
    (page no.50)

    What is a pipes? Give two examples to demonstrate the use of filters in Linux/Unix.
    (page no.50)
    unit-4

    Write the step-by-step procedure to configure domain name server in Linux


    operating system.(page no.86)

    Explain the process of configuring A LINUX machine with a Network File System
    (NFS). (page no.88)
    unit-5

    Describe the pre-installation checks and information gathering that need to be


    carried out before installing LINUX on a computer.(page no.97) 10 marks

    Write the steps to change the password in Linux ? What are the precautions that
    should be taken while choosing a password.(page no. 107)

    Short note: Backup and Restoration in LINUX.(page no.115)


    Block-3
    unit-1
    Explain the features of User mode and Kernel mode of Windows 2000 operating
    system. (pageno. 6) 10 marks [Don't forget to see Windows 2000 layered architecture
    figure] (Very importent)
    Explain the process of configuring TCP/IP in WINDOWS 2000.
    Explain the following with reference to file organisation of Windows 2000 operating
    system :
    (i) File Replication Service
    (ii) NTFS
    (iii) FAT 16
    (iv) FAT 32 (page no. 11)

    List and describe the different security features in Windows 2000 operating system.
    unit-3

    Discuss the Users' Administration in WINDOWS 2000 by highlighting :


    (i) Existing User Accounts Modification
    (ii) Managing User Profiles
    (iii) Group Accounts Administration
    (iv) Auditing (page no.37) 10 marks

    What is a roaming user profile in Windows 2000 ?(page no.38) 3 marks


    Group Policy in Windows 2000 (page no.38) 4 marks
    Explain Virtual Private Network(page no.44) 10 marks
    Block-4
    unit-1

    Differentiate between Mandatory Access Control (MAC) and Discretionary Access


    Control (DAC) mechanisms. Also, discuss Hardware Tokens and Software Tokens
    authentication methods along with their merits and demerits.(page no.11)

    Explain the computer security classifications as per the Trusted Computer System
    Evaluation Criteria (TCSEC). (page no.19) 10 marks
    unit-2

    Explain Firewall and its limitation.(page no. 30)

    System Fault Tolerance technique.(page no. 35)

    Explain RAID and its Level. What are the limitations of disk striping(page no.35)
    unit-3

    Backup Domain Controllers (page no.61)

    What is the Windows NT Registry ? What does it consist of ? Explain how you can
    secure the Registry and audit its critical components. (page no.63)
    unit-4

    What is kerberos ? Explain the complete process of client authentication through


    kerberos.(page no.68)

    What is the use of IPsec ? Mention its features, components and implementation
    options.(page no.81)

    Encrypting File System Management(Very important, read all 4 EFS topics)


    • Encrypting File System (EFS)
    • EFS and Users Management
    • Data Recovery Management
    • EFS Cryptography Management (page no.82)

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