Computer Architecture 2071

Tribhuwan University
Institute of Science and Technology
2071
Bachelor Level / Third Semester / Science
Computer Science and Information Technology ( CSC-201 )
( Computer Architecture )
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Long Questions:

Attempt any two questions. (2×10=20)

1. Write down the code to evaluate Y = A/B + CD + E  (F/G) in three address, two address, one address and zero address instruction format.

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2. Explain the mapping function. Why replacement algorithm is used in set associative mapping? Explain with example.

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3. Differentiate between interrupt driven I/O with programmed I/O. Explain with example how data transfer is performed in direct memory access(DMA).

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Short Questions:

Attempt any ten questions:(10x6=60)

4.Explain the floating point addition and subtraction with flowchart.

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5. Comparison between RISC and CISC.

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6. What are the key characteristics of computer memory system? Explain.

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7. Explain input/output interface with example.

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8. Compare the different types of addressing modes with example.

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9. Explain the microprogram control unit with example.

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10. Explain the non-restoring division algorithm with example.

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11. Explain the input-output processor with block diagram.

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12. Explain the data manipulation instruction with example.

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13. Explain with example of Arithmetic microoperations.

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14. Explain memory management hardware with example.

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15. Write short notes on the following:

a) Virtual memory

b) Register organization.

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