Solved question paper for OST May-2015 (DIPLOMA 5th)
Solved Question Paper
Open source technology May-2015
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Information Technology • 5th • May-2015
OST stands for Open Source Technology in the Punjab State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Engineering Information Technology 5th semester. This page helps students find subject-wise previous year question papers for OST, along with papers that can support revision, exam practice, and a better understanding of the question pattern used in diploma IT exams. Use these papers to review repeated topics, check how questions are framed, and prepare for last-minute study more confidently. BRpaper is not the official website of Punjab State Board of Technical Education, and it only helps students discover previous year papers and exam preparation material for this subject.
Solved Questions
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____________ forms an interface between kernel and user.Fill in the Blanks 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2018 ________forms the interface between kernel and the user.
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Dec 2016 _________ forms the interface between kernel and user.
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May 2015 ____________ forms an interface between kernel and user.
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____________ is an example of multiuser operating system.Fill in the Blanks 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 Give examples of multi-user operating system.
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May 2018 ----------- is an example of multi user operating system.
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May 2017 __________is an example of multiuser operating system.
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May 2017 __________ is an example of multiuser operating system.
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May 2015 ____________ is an example of multiuser operating system.
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The output of a command is usually sent to ____________.Fill in the Blanks 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 The output of a command is usually sent to ____________.
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May 2015 The output of a command is usually sent to ____________
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May 2015 The output of a command is usually sent to ____________
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The _________ command displays contents of a file.Fill in the Blanks 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 The _________ command displays contents of a file.
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The devices are also treated as files in Linux.True / False 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 The devices are also treated as files in Linux.
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May 2015 The devices are also treated as files in Linux (True/False).
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May 2015 The devices are also treated as files in Linux (True/False).
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Directories do not have execute permissions.True / False 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Directories do not have execute permissions.
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The tr command is used to translate characters.True / False 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 The tr command is used to translate characters.
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The tail command is used to display the first portion of the text file.True / False 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 The tail command is used to display the first portion of the text file.
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May 2015 The tail command is used to display the first portion of the text file. (True/False).
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May 2015 The tail command is used to display the first portion of the text file. (True/False).
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Why input/output redirections are useful?Short Answer 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2018 What are Output Redirection operators?
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Dec 2016 Explain input and output redirection in detail.
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May 2015 Why input/output redirections are useful?
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What is the function of mount command?Short Answer 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2016 What are the functions of Mount and Unmount command?
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May 2015 What is the function of mount command?
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What is the difference between open source software and free software?Short Answer 6 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 Explain the difference between Open Source software and close source software.
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May 2020 Explain the difference between Open Source software and close source software.
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May 2019 What is difference between open source and close source software?
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Dec 2019 Compare Open Source and Proprietary Software with examples.
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May 2018 Explain the difference between open source software and free software.
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Dec 2018 What is difference between Open Source software and close source software?
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May 2017 What is difference between open source and proprietary software?
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May 2016 Explain Open Source software and proprietary software.
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Dec 2016 Explain the difference between open source software and free software.
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May 2015 What is the difference between open source software and free software?
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Dec 2015 Difference between open source and freeware software.
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Dec 2015 Difference between open source and freeware software.
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Explain shell and its various types.Long Answer 6 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2018 Explain different types of shells.
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May 2017 Explain different types of shell briefly.
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May 2015 Explain shell and its various types.
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Dec 2015 Explain various types of shell in detail.
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Dec 2015 Explain various types of shell in detail.
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Explain any five directory commands of Linux with the help of an example.Long Answer 6 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2016 Explain any five file commands of Linux with help of examples.
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Dec 2016 Explain any five file commands of Linux with help of examples.
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May 2015 Explain any five directory commands of Linux with the help of an example.
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Dec 2015 Explain any five directory commands with syntax and example.
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Dec 2015 Explain any five directory commands with syntax and example.
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What is the usage of pipes and filters in Linux?Short Answer 6 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 What is the usage of pipes and filters in Linux?
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What are three modes of operations of vi editors?Short Answer 6 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2020 What are the three modes of operations of VI editor?
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May 2020 What are three modes of operations of VI editor?
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May 2016 What are three modes of operation of vi editor?
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May 2015 What are three modes of operations of vi editors?
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How php is declared in web document?Short Answer 6 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 How php is declared in web document?
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Explain various types of arithmetic operators.Long Answer 6 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Explain various types of arithmetic operators.
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Explain various features of Linux.Long Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 Explain structure of LINUX system.
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May 2020 What are the features of Linux?
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May 2020 Explain structure of Linux system and its various parts.
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May 2020 Explain structure of LINUX system and its various parts?
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May 2019 Explain various features of linux.
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May 2019 Explain Linux architecture.
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May 2019 Explain advantages of linux.
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May 2019 Explain:\\ni) Linux architecture\\nii) Advantages of linux
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May 2018 Explain various features of LINUX.
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May 2018 Explain structure of LINUX system.
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Dec 2018 Write down various features of Linux.
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May 2017 Discuss main features of LINUX operating system in detail.
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Dec 2016 Write down various features of Linux.
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May 2015 Explain various features of Linux.
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Dec 2015 Explain LINUX architecture.
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Dec 2015 Explain various features of LINUX.
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Dec 2015 Explain LINUX architecture.
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Dec 2015 Explain various features of LINUX.
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Explain who command with its syntax and example.Short Answer 2 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Explain the command who with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (a) who
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (a) who
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Explain chmod command with its syntax and example.Short Answer 2 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 Explain the three kinds of file permissions under Linux used by chmod command.
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May 2020 Explain CHMOD command and all its options with example.
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May 2019 Explain chmod command in detail with examples.
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Dec 2019 Explain the three kinds of file permission under Linux used by chmod command.
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May 2017 Explain following LINUX commands with examples: chmod.
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May 2017 Explain following LINUX commands with examples.\n(i) chmod (ii) cat
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Dec 2016 Explain chmod and passwd command with example.
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May 2015 Explain the command chmod with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (b) chmod
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (b) chmod
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Explain grep command with its syntax and example.Short Answer 2 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2020 Explain GREP, EGREP and FGREP commands.
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May 2020 Explain GREP, EGREP and FGREP commands?
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May 2015 Explain the command grep with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (c) grep
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (c) grep
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Dec 2015 Explain grep, egrep & fgrep with syntax and example.
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Dec 2015 Explain grep, egrep & fgrep with syntax and example.
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Explain mail command with its syntax and example.Short Answer 2 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Explain the command mail with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (d) mail
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (d) mail
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Explain tar command with its syntax and example.Short Answer 2 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Explain the command tar with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (e) tar
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (e) tar
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Write a short note on MySQL.Short Answer 5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Write a short note on MySQL.
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May 2015 Write a short note on: (a) MySQL
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May 2015 Write a short note on: (a) MySQL
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Write a short note on GPL.Short Answer 5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2018 Explain the concept of GPL.
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May 2015 Write a short note on GPL.
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May 2015 Write a short note on: (b) GPL
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May 2015 Write a short note on: (b) GPL
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Explain the layout and directory structure of Linux file system.Long Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2020 Explain in brief Linux file system.
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May 2016 Explain the directory structure of Linux file system hierarchy.
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May 2015 Explain the layout and directory structure of Linux file system.
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The output of a command is usually sent to ____________Fill in the Blanks 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 The output of a command is usually sent to ____________.
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May 2015 The output of a command is usually sent to ____________.
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May 2015 The output of a command is usually sent to ____________
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The devices are also treated as files in Linux (True/False).True / False 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 The devices are also treated as files in Linux.
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May 2015 The devices are also treated as files in Linux.
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May 2015 The devices are also treated as files in Linux (True/False).
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Directories do not have execute permissions. (True/False).True / False 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Directories do not have execute permissions. (True/False).
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The tr command is used to translate characters. (True/False).True / False 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 The tr command is used to translate characters. (True/False).
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The tail command is used to display the first portion of the text file. (True/False).True / False 1.5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 The tail command is used to display the first portion of the text file.
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May 2015 The tail command is used to display the first portion of the text file.
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May 2015 The tail command is used to display the first portion of the text file. (True/False).
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Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (a) whoShort Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Explain the command who with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain who command with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (a) who
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Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (b) chmodShort Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 Explain the three kinds of file permissions under Linux used by chmod command.
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May 2020 Explain CHMOD command and all its options with example.
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May 2019 Explain chmod command in detail with examples.
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Dec 2019 Explain the three kinds of file permission under Linux used by chmod command.
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May 2017 Explain following LINUX commands with examples: chmod.
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May 2017 Explain following LINUX commands with examples.\n(i) chmod (ii) cat
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Dec 2016 Explain chmod and passwd command with example.
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May 2015 Explain the command chmod with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain chmod command with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (b) chmod
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Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (c) grepShort Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2020 Explain GREP, EGREP and FGREP commands.
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May 2020 Explain GREP, EGREP and FGREP commands?
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May 2015 Explain the command grep with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain grep command with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (c) grep
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Dec 2015 Explain grep, egrep & fgrep with syntax and example.
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Dec 2015 Explain grep, egrep & fgrep with syntax and example.
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Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (d) mailShort Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Explain the command mail with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain mail command with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (d) mail
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Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (e) tarShort Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Explain the command tar with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain tar command with its syntax and example.
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May 2015 Explain the following commands with their syntax and example: (e) tar
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Write a short note on: (a) MySQLShort Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Write a short note on MySQL.
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May 2015 Write a short note on MySQL.
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May 2015 Write a short note on: (a) MySQL
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Write a short note on: (b) GPLShort Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2018 Explain the concept of GPL.
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May 2015 Write a short note on GPL.
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May 2015 Write a short note on GPL.
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May 2015 Write a short note on: (b) GPL
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01 What is OST in Diploma IT 5th semester?
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