a) Explain basic principles of computer architecture. (Unit 1)

b) What is Multiprocessing? Discuss types of data transfer in detail. (Unit 4)

a) Explain the following terms
i) Stack organization
ii) Bus structure and addressing modes
iii) Fetch and execution cycle (Unit 1)

b) Discuss instruction types and explain execution of micro instruction. (Unit 2)

a) Write Booths algorithm. Also explain floating point arithmetic operation. (Unit 3)

b) Describe signal addition and subtraction in detail. (Unit 3)

a) Elaborate following with examples:
i) Serial and parallel data transfer
ii) Synchronous and asynchronous modes of data transfer (Unit 4)

b) Write notes on following:
i) Direct memory access
ii) PCI Bus and SCSI Bus (Unit 4)

a) Compare following
i) Main memory and secondary memory
ii) Cache memory and Virtual memory (Unit 5)

b) Describe replacement algorithm and write steps to improve cache performance. (Unit 5)

a) Explain characteristics and structure of multiprocessor. (Unit 6)

b) What is concept of pipelining? Differentiate vector processing and array processing. (Unit 6)

a) Describe following in brief
i) LRU algorithm
ii) Tools compliment representation
iii) Memory management hardware (Unit 5)

b) What is inter-processor communication and synchronization? Also describe inter-processor arbitration. (Unit 6)

a) Discuss multicore processor in detail. (Unit 6)

b) Write short notes on following:
i) Semiconductor memories
ii) Hardwired control unit
iii) RISC and CISC
iv) Micro instruction formats (Unit 2)