Annamalai University 2008-4th Sem B.E Computer Science and Engineering , (computerscience and engineering) (ester) coec-406 computer architecture - Question Paper
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
MAXIMUM MARKS:60
TOTAL TIME:3HOURS
TOTAL NO OF PAGES:3
TOTAL NO OF QUESTION:10
ans ANY 1 FULL ques. FROM every UNIT.
a few ques. DIVIDED INTO SUB PART 'a' AND 'b'.
Register Number:
Name of the Candidate :
B.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2008
(COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING)
(FOURTH SEMESTER)
COEC - 406 / ITEC - 405. COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE.
(Common with Information Technology)
May ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 60 Marks
Answer any ONE full question from each unit.
UNIT -1
1. Discuss the evolution of computers in detail.
(12)
2. (a) With a neat sketch, explain the operation
of a computer. (8)
(b) Discuss the use of interconnection structures. (4)
(a) Define disk access time. (2)
(b) Discuss in detail about RAID. (10)
UNIT-III
(a) How the instructions are represented ?(3)
(b) Explain the different types of operations in the machine. (9)
Compare Pentium addressing modes with power PC addressing modes. (12)
UNIT - IV
Describe about RISC pipeling. (12)
Differentiate RISC from CISC. Identify the characteristics of RISC. (12)
UNIT - V
(a) List the advantages and disadvantages of micro-programmed control unit. (6)
(b) Enumerate different types of micro instructions formats. (6)
10. (a) Write short notes on micro instruction encoding. (6)
(b) With an example, explain the function of the control unit. (6)
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