Q.1
14 Marks(a)
What is Parallel Computing? Explain the use of it.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 examination
GTU 3170721 Parallel and Distributed Computing (PDC) Summer 2024 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Computer Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3170721
- Total
- 70 marks
- To pass
- 23 marks (33%)
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Questions
- 5 with internal choice
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Q.2
14 Marks(a)
Explain memory issues in shared memory.
OR
(c)
Draw and explain Dataflow Architecture in parallel computing.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3a OR, Summer 2025 Q2c OR
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
What is Vector Processing? Why it is required.
(c)
Discuss in detail the various performance metrics in parallel computing.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3c, Summer 2025 Q3c
OR
(c)
Write a short note on divide and conquer algorithm.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5a, Summer 2025 Q4c
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Differentiate between synchronous and asynchronous Communication.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4a OR, Summer 2025 Q3a OR
OR
(b)
Differentiate between Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer model.
(c)
How Scalability and cache coherence work on multiprocessor systems?
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c OR, Summer 2025 Q3c OR
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Explain Distributed File System (DFS).
(c)
Draw and explain shared memory architecture.
OR
(a)
Define the following terms: Consistency, OpenMP, and Atomicity.
(c)
Explain POSIX Threads. Explain pthread_t and pthread_kill in details.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5c OR, Summer 2025 Q5b OR
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Parallel and Distributed Computing (PDC) (Summer 2024, B.E. · Computer Engineering, Sem 7). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.
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