GTU · BE Computer · Semester 7
GTU 3170721 Parallel and Distributed Computing (PDC) Old Question Papers PDF
Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) old question papers PDF (Regular & Remedial) and step-by-step solved questions for Parallel and Distributed Computing (PDC) across 2024 – 2025 examinations.
19 questions GTU asked more than onceAsked in all 3 papers: Elaborate Flynn’s classification based on instruction stream and data stream.See listExam papers
Most repeated questions
19 questions GTU set in two or more of 3 papers, most repeated first. Tap a year to open that paper at the question.
Elaborate Flynn’s classification based on instruction stream and data stream.
Discuss various performance metrics in parallel computing in detail.
How scalability and cache coherence work in multiprocessor systems?
Explain pthread_t, pthread_create, pthread_kill, pthread_exit APIs of POSIX thread library.
Draw and explain Apache Hadoop Architecture.
Write a detailed note on pipelined computers.
What is Uniform Memory Access (UMA)? How it differs from Non- Uniform Memory Access (NUMA)?
Write a brief note on load balancing.
Explain dataflow architecture in brief with neat diagram.
State the differences between synchronous and asynchronous communication.
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Discuss divide and conquer strategy in parallel processing in brief.
Draw and explain Multi processor architecture.
What is CUDA? Explain in brief.
Write advantages and disadvantages of distributed computing.
Discuss systolic architecture with neat diagram.
Write the differences between parallel systems and distributed systems.
Define terms: Scheduling and Contention.
List down design issues of distributed computing.
What is a Distributed System, and why is it important?
Which branches take this subject
GTU's syllabus lists 3170721 for 2 branches. One set of papers serves all of them.
Semester 7, elective: 2 branches
Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering
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Are these GTU 3170721 Parallel and Distributed Computing 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 3 past exam sessions (2024 – 2025) serve as comprehensive preparation for either attempt.
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What is the passing mark for GTU Parallel and Distributed Computing (3170721)?
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 3170721?
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.