AL/CSIT (CI)/CS/CT/CO/IO/IS-404 (GS) – Computer Organization & Architecture

B.Tech. IV Semester
Examination, November 2023
Grading System (GS)
Max Marks: 70 | Time: 3 Hours

Note:
i) Attempt any five questions.
ii) All questions carry equal marks.

Previous Year Questions (November 2023)

Q.1

a) Draw and explain the architecture of a computer system. (Unit 1)

b) Explain the addressing modes with suitable examples. (Unit 1)
Q.2

a) Discuss the Booth's algorithm for multiplication of signed numbers. (Unit 3)

b) What do you understand by direct memory access? Explain with block diagram how DMA operation is carried out. (Unit 4)
Q.3

a) Explain the concept of pipelining. (Unit 6)

b) Differentiate between vectored and non-vectored interrupts. (Unit 4)
Q.4

a) Explain the instruction formats for computer system. (Unit 1)

b) List the differences between volatile and non-volatile memories? (Unit 5)
Q.5

a) Discuss memory hierarchy in computer system. (Unit 5)

b) Explain the mapping techniques in cache memory. (Unit 5)
Q.6

a) Explain the following terms:
i) Cache hit and Cache miss
ii) Cache coherency (Unit 5)

b) Write short notes on the USB interface. (Unit 4)
Q.7

Explain the following:
a) RISC Vs CISC (Unit 6)

b) Micro-program sequencer (Unit 2)
Q.8

a) What is memory organization? Discuss the different types of memory organization in computer system. (Unit 5)

b) Explain the PCI, BUS and LRU algorithm in briefly. (Unit 4)