MC 1801 XML AND WEB SERVICES DEC 2008

M.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008

FIFTH SEMESTER

MC 1801 – XML AND WEB SERVICES

(Regulation 2005)

Time: Three hours Maximum:100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A – ( 10 * 2 = 20 marks )

1. Define web services.

2. Give the meaning of valid XML document.

3. Define namespace. Give its usage.

4. Specify the usage RDF in search engine.

5. What is SOAP design pattern?

6. Distinguish loosely coupled network and tightly coupled networks.

7. What is WDSL?

8. List out the functions of transaction server.

9. Mention the security requirements for e- business.

10. Specify the relationship between XKMS and PKI.

PART B – ( 5 * 16 = 80 marks)

11. (a) (i) Give the principle for creating new software. 6

(ii) Explain the role of XML in extended enterprises. 10

Or

(b) (i) List out the advantages of XML. 6

(ii) Explain data revolution of XML document. 10

12. (a) (i) Discuss the structure of XHTML. 6

(ii)Explain any two presentation technology. 10

Or

(b) (i) List out the various levels of DOM. Explain. 6

(ii) Explain the hierarchy of XML schema data types. 10

13. (a) (i) Write the usage of GET and POST methods of HTTP. 6

(ii)Explain the structure of SOAP protocol. 10

Or

(b) (i) List out the components of web services. Explain. 6

(ii) Explain the message structure of SOAP with example 10

14. (a) (i) Write the components of XML technology. 6

(ii)Explain the technology of web services. 10

Or

(b) (i) Discuss the usage of UDDI in error recovery. 6

(ii) Explain .NET frame work in detail. 10

15. (a) (i) Compare single key cryptography and public key cryptography. 6

(ii) Explain the steps used in XML encryption. 10

Or

(b) (i) Discuss about elements of digital signature. 6

(ii) Explain the XML cannibalization process with an example. 10