GTU · BE Computer · Semester 4

GTU 3140702 Operating System (OS) Old Question Papers & Solutions PDF

Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) old question papers PDF (Regular & Remedial) and step-by-step solved questions for Operating System (OS) across 2023 – 2026 examinations.

6 papers, 2023 – 202670 marks23 to pass2.5 hours
27 questions GTU asked more than onceAsked in 5 of 6 papers: Explain Banker algorithm for deadlock avoidance with example.See list

Exam papers

Most repeated questions

27 questions GTU set in two or more of 6 papers, most repeated first. Tap a year to open that paper at the question.

  1. Explain Banker algorithm for deadlock avoidance with example.

    7 marksAsked in 5 of 6 papers

    Winter 2025 Q4c Summer 2025 Q3c Winter 2024 Q5c OR Winter 2023 Q4c Summer 2023 Q4c

  2. What is deadlock? List the conditions that lead to deadlock.

    3 marksAsked in 5 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q5a OR Winter 2025 Q4b Summer 2025 Q3b Winter 2024 Q3a OR Summer 2023 Q3b

  3. Explain Disk arm scheduling algorithm.

    7 marksAsked in 4 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q5c OR Winter 2025 Q5c Summer 2025 Q4c OR Winter 2024 Q5b OR

  4. Differentiate between External Fragmentation and Internal Fragmentation.

    7 marksAsked in 4 of 6 papers

    Winter 2025 Q4c OR Summer 2025 Q4a Winter 2024 Q3b Summer 2023 Q4b OR

  5. Illustrate Readers and Writers IPC problem with solution.

    7 marksAsked in 4 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q4c Winter 2025 Q2c OR Summer 2025 Q2c Summer 2023 Q3c

  6. What is Semaphore? Solve dinning philosopher problem using semaphore.

    7 marksAsked in 4 of 6 papers

    Winter 2025 Q2c Winter 2024 Q3c OR Winter 2023 Q3c OR Summer 2023 Q3c OR

  7. Write short note on RAID levels.

    7 marksAsked in 3 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q4c OR Winter 2025 Q5c OR Summer 2025 Q5c OR

  8. What is Semaphore? Give the implementation of Bounded Buffer Producer Consumer Problem using Semaphore.

    7 marksAsked in 3 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q1c Winter 2024 Q3c Winter 2023 Q3c

  9. Explain FIFO, LRU and Optimal Page Replacement Algorithms with example.

    7 marksAsked in 3 of 6 papers

    Summer 2025 Q4c Winter 2024 Q5c Winter 2023 Q5c OR

  10. Explain process control block with all parameters.

    7 marksAsked in 3 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q5c Summer 2025 Q3b OR Summer 2023 Q1c

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  1. Define the difference between preemptive and nonpreemptive scheduling.

    3 marksAsked in 3 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3a OR Winter 2025 Q3a Winter 2024 Q3a

  2. List any four functions of operating system?

    3 marksAsked in 3 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q1a Winter 2024 Q1a Summer 2023 Q1a

  3. Briefly explain and compare, fixed and dynamic memory partitioning schemes.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3c Winter 2025 Q5b

  4. What is monitor? Explain solution for producer-consumer problem using monitor.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q2c OR Summer 2026 Q3c OR Summer 2025 Q2c OR

  5. Explain any three memory placement algorithms with suitable example.

    7 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Winter 2023 Q5c Summer 2023 Q4a OR

  6. What is Process State? Explain different states of a process with various queues generated at each stage.

    4 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3b Summer 2025 Q1b

  7. Differentiate user level and kernel level thread.

    4 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q3b OR Winter 2025 Q2a

  8. What is scheduling? Explain the types of schedulers.

    4 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q2b Summer 2023 Q2b

  9. Discuss the major goals of I/O software

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Summer 2026 Q2a Summer 2026 Q4a OR Winter 2025 Q5a

  10. What is virtualization? Explain the benefits of virtualization.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Winter 2024 Q4a OR Summer 2023 Q5c OR

  11. Explain the difference between logical and physical addresses.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Winter 2024 Q4a Summer 2023 Q4a

  12. Explain I/O buffering in brief.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Winter 2024 Q5a OR Winter 2023 Q4a

  13. What is Access Control List?

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Summer 2025 Q5a OR Winter 2023 Q4b

  14. Explain DMA with block diagram.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Winter 2025 Q5a OR Summer 2025 Q3c OR

  15. Explain page fault.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Winter 2025 Q4a Summer 2023 Q4b

  16. Write a shell script to find a factorial of given number n.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Summer 2025 Q4a OR Winter 2023 Q1b

  17. Explain Advantages of using threads in Process.

    3 marksAsked in 2 of 6 papers

    Winter 2024 Q2a Summer 2023 Q2a

Which branches take this subject

GTU's syllabus lists 3140702 for 10 branches. One set of papers serves all of them.

Semester 4: 10 branches

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Design, Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security), Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science), Computer Science & Engineering (Internet of Things and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Technology), Information & Communication Technology

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Common questions

Are these GTU 3140702 Operating System papers valid for both Regular and Remedial exams?

Yes. Gujarat Technological University (GTU) follows the same 70-mark syllabus, exam blueprint, and 23-mark passing cutoff for both Regular and Remedial (ATKT/backlog) examinations. All 6 past exam sessions (2023 – 2026) serve as comprehensive preparation for either attempt.

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What is the passing mark for GTU Operating System (3140702)?

The external theory exam carries 70 marks. The minimum passing cutoff is 23 marks (33%). Exam duration is 2.5 hours.

What is the GTU exam pattern for 3140702?

The examination contains 5 main questions of 14 marks each, totaling 70 marks. Questions 2 through 5 provide internal OR choices, typically split into 3-mark, 4-mark, and 7-mark questions.