csc213

Computer Architecture

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Computer Architecture

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Section A

Answer any two questions.

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Explain the working of Booth’s multiplication algorithm and perform multiplication of 50 and (-13) using the same algorithm.

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2

Explain the instruction format of basic computer. Write down symbolic representation for FETCH routine.

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3

What is DMA? Explain the DMA controller with block diagram. How the DMA interact with I/O device.

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Section B

Answer any eight questions.

4

What is arithmetic overflow? How can it be detected?

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5

What do you mean by error correction codes? Explain any one of error correction technique.

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6

Explain block diagram of microprogram sequencer in brief.

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7

What is cache memory? Explain the elements of cache design.

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What is micro operation? Explain different arithmetci microoperations.

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9

What do you mean by pipelining concept? Discuss various pipeline hazards and their solutions in detail.

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10

Write the program for following statement by using three, single, zero address instructions.
X = (A+BC-D)/(EF+G)

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11

Differentiate between RISC and CISC architecture.

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12

Write short notes on (any two)

Control ROM
Common Bus System
Flynn’s Classification

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