Q.1
14 Marks(a)
What are the potential benefits of parallel computing?
(b)
Explain Scope and issues of parallel and distributed computing.
(c)
How does Flynn's Taxonomy classify parallel architectures?
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q1c, Summer 2024 Q1c
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination
GTU 3170721 Parallel and Distributed Computing (PDC) Summer 2025 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)
What are the types of Decomposition techniques?
OR
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
What is load balancing in parallel computing?
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3b OR, Summer 2024 Q3b OR
(b)
How does the Map and Reduce pattern work?
(c)
Discuss in detail the various performance metrics in parallel computing.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3c, Summer 2024 Q3c
OR
(a)
Differentiate between synchronous and asynchronous Communication.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4a OR, Summer 2024 Q4a
(b)
Difference between Shared Memory Model and Message Passing Model.
(c)
How Scalability and cache coherence work in multiprocessor systems.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4c OR, Summer 2024 Q4c OR
Q.4
14 Marks(b)
How can atomicity be achieved in a distributed system?
(c)
Explain divide and conquer algorithm with suitable example.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5a, Summer 2024 Q3c OR
OR
(b)
Explain various types of Distributed System Models.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
What are POSIX threads
(b)
Explain difference between CUDA and Open MP.
OR
(a)
Explain Difference between Thread and Process.
(b)
What is the role of pthread_create() and pthread_kill() functions in POSIX threads,
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5c OR, Summer 2024 Q5c OR
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Parallel and Distributed Computing (PDC) (Summer 2025, 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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