a)Explain basic principles of computer architecture.
a)
Explain basic principles of computer architecture.
b)What is Multiprocessing? Discuss types of data transfer in detail.
b)
What is Multiprocessing? Discuss types of data transfer in detail.
Previous Year Question Paper
AL-404 - Computer Org & Architecture (COA)
June 2023•AIML•SEMESTER-4
June 2023
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a)Explain the following terms
i) Stack organization
ii) Bus structure and addressing modes
iii) Fetch and execution cycle
a)
Explain the following terms
i) Stack organization
ii) Bus structure and addressing modes
iii) Fetch and execution cycle
b)Discuss instruction types and explain execution of micro instruction.
b)
Discuss instruction types and explain execution of micro instruction.
a)Write Booths algorithm. Also explain floating point arithmetic operation.
a)
Write Booths algorithm. Also explain floating point arithmetic operation.
b)Describe signal addition and subtraction in detail.
b)
Describe signal addition and subtraction in detail.
a)Elaborate following with examples:
i) Serial and parallel data transfer
ii) Synchronous and asynchronous modes of data transfer
a)
Elaborate following with examples:
i) Serial and parallel data transfer
ii) Synchronous and asynchronous modes of data transfer
b)Write notes on following:
i) Direct memory access
ii) PCI Bus and SCSI Bus
b)
Write notes on following:
i) Direct memory access
ii) PCI Bus and SCSI Bus
a)Compare following
i) Main memory and secondary memory
ii) Cache memory and Virtual memory
a)
Compare following
i) Main memory and secondary memory
ii) Cache memory and Virtual memory
b)Describe replacement algorithm and write steps to improve cache performance.
b)
Describe replacement algorithm and write steps to improve cache performance.
a)Explain characteristics and structure of multiprocessor.
a)
Explain characteristics and structure of multiprocessor.
b)What is concept of pipelining? Differentiate vector processing and array processing.
b)
What is concept of pipelining? Differentiate vector processing and array processing.
a)Describe following in brief
i) LRU algorithm
ii) Tools compliment representation
iii) Memory management hardware
a)
Describe following in brief
i) LRU algorithm
ii) Tools compliment representation
iii) Memory management hardware
b)What is inter-processor communication and synchronization? Also describe inter-processor arbitration.
b)
What is inter-processor communication and synchronization? Also describe inter-processor arbitration.
a)Discuss multicore processor in detail.
a)
Discuss multicore processor in detail.
b)Write short notes on following:
i) Semiconductor memories
ii) Hardwired control unit
iii) RISC and CISC
iv) Micro instruction formats
b)
Write short notes on following:
i) Semiconductor memories
ii) Hardwired control unit
iii) RISC and CISC
iv) Micro instruction formats