Question 1
(a)
What are the potential benefits of parallel computing?
3 Marks
(b)
Explain Scope and issues of parallel and distributed computing.
4 Marks
(c)
How does Flynn's Taxonomy classify parallel architectures?
7 Marks
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 Examination
GTU 3170721 Parallel and Distributed Computing (PDC) Summer 2025 Paper Solution & PDF
B.E. · Computer Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject Code: 3170721
Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
Question 2
(a)
What are the types of Decomposition techniques?
3 Marks
(b)
Explain Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA).
4 Marks
(c)
Draw and explain Systolic architecture.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Draw and explain Dataflow architecture.
7 Marks
Question 3
(a)
What is load balancing in parallel computing?
3 Marks
(b)
How does the Map and Reduce pattern work?
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss in detail the various performance metrics in parallel computing.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Differentiate between synchronous and asynchronous Communication.
3 Marks
(b)
Difference between Shared Memory Model and Message Passing Model.
4 Marks
(c)
How Scalability and cache coherence work in multiprocessor systems.
7 Marks
Question 4
(a)
What is a Distributed System, and why is it important?
3 Marks
(b)
How can atomicity be achieved in a distributed system?
4 Marks
(c)
Explain divide and conquer algorithm with suitable example.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Define terms: Scheduling and Contention.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain various types of Distributed System Models.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain Pipeline Architecture.
7 Marks
Question 5
(a)
What are POSIX threads
3 Marks
(b)
Explain difference between CUDA and Open MP.
4 Marks
(c)
Draw and explain Multi processor architecture.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Explain Difference between Thread and Process.
3 Marks
(b)
What is the role of pthread_create() and pthread_kill() functions in POSIX threads,
4 Marks
(c)
Explain Apache Hadoop (DFS).
7 Marks
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