BSc CSIT (TU) Science Distributed System (BSc CSIT, CSC462) Question Paper 2081
This is the official BSc CSIT (TU) (Science stream) Distributed System (BSc CSIT, CSC462) question paper for 2081, as set in the regular annual examination. It carries 60 full marks and a time allowance of 180 minutes, across 12 questions. On Kekkei you can attempt this Distributed System (BSc CSIT, CSC462) past paper online with a timer, get instant AI feedback and step-by-step solutions, and track the topics where you lose marks — completely free. Whether you are revising for your BSc CSIT (TU) Distributed System (BSc CSIT, CSC462) exam or solving previous years' question papers, this 2081 paper is a great way to practise under real exam conditions.
Section A: Long Answer Questions
Attempt any TWO questions.
What is data replication in distributed systems? Explain different consistency models and replica management techniques used to maintain consistency.
Explain the architecture of a distributed file system. Discuss the design and working of the Network File System (NFS) or Andrew File System (AFS).
What is fault tolerance? Explain failure models, the use of redundancy, and the concept of agreement in faulty systems (Byzantine generals problem).
Section B: Short Answer Questions
Attempt any EIGHT questions.
What is a distributed system? Explain the goals and characteristics of a distributed system.
Explain Lamport's logical clock with an example.
What is a Remote Procedure Call (RPC)? Explain its working with a diagram.
Differentiate between centralized and distributed mutual exclusion algorithms.
Explain distributed deadlock detection. What is a wait-for graph?
Explain the Bully algorithm for electing a coordinator.
What are the different kinds of transparency in a distributed system?
What is middleware? Explain its role in a distributed system.
Explain Cristian's algorithm for physical clock synchronization.