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| CS-201 Computer Architecture (B.Tech 3rd Semester, 2122) Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 60 NOTE:- This paper consist of Three Sections. Section A is compulsory. Answer any Four questions from Section B and any two questions from Section C Section-A Marks : 20 1. Attempt any ten parts : (a) What is difference between a RAM and ROM ? (b) What is the difference between Machine Language and Assembly Language ? (c) Differentiate between RISC and CISC. (d) Whay 2's complement method is used for representation of negative numbers ? (e) Differentiate between Programmed I/O and I/O mapped I/O. (f) Differentiate between Interpreter and Compiler. (g) What do you understand by Interleaved DMA ? (h) What is a Stack ? List its applications. (i) How pipeline helps in a faster executionof an Instruction ? (j) List various methods of data transfer. (k) Differentiate between Push operation and POP operation in a stack. (l) What is Multiprogramming ? Section-B Marks:5 Each 2. Draw the block diagram of a computer and explain the function of each block. 3. Determine the methods to handle branches in a pipeline instruction execution unit. 4. What are the essential components of a multiprogramming system ? Explain. 5. Write an algrothim for multiplication of two unsigned numbers using shift and add method. 6. Write short notes on the following : (a) Array Processor (b) Memory Management Techniques. 7. What are the characteristics of a Good Instruction Format ? Section-C Marks : 10 Each 8. Explain the instruction cycle, Machine cycle Intrupt cycle and Execute cycle. 9. Discuss various steps in the design of a control unit. 10. Design a microprogrammed based processor to implement the division Algrothim. 11. What is a DMA scheme of Data Transfer ? Discuss its operating principle. What is a brust mode of data transfer and cycle stealing mode of data transfer ? |
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