Guru Jambheshwar University 2006 M.C.A Advanced Computer Architecture - Question Paper
Subject Code4384-X
(Fifth Semester)
(Re-appear)
MS-33
ADVANCED COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. (a) Explain how instruction set, compiler technology, CPU implementation and control and cache and memory hierarchy affect the CPU performance and justify the effects in terms of program length, clock rate and effective CPI.
(b) Compare control flow, data flow and reduction computers in terms of program flow mechanism used.
2. Write short notes on the following :
(a) Crossbar Networks
(b) Bernstein conditions
(c) Flow dependence and Antidependence
(d) Pipeline Stalling.
3. (a) Explain Flynn's classification for various
architectures.
(b) Explain various tradeoffs in Scalability Analysis.
4. Describe different Page Replacement Policies in detail with examples.
5. Explain the following terms associated with cache design :
(a) Write through Vs. Write back caches
(b) Factors affecting cache hit ratios
(c) Private caches Vs. Shared Caches.
6. (a) Compare Super scalar and Super pipeline
design.
(b) Explain Instruction Pipelining.
7. Explain the following terms :
(a) Wormhole Routing
(b) Multilevel Cache Coherence
(c) Deadlock and Virtual Channels
(d) Virtual Networks.
8. What is Multithreading ? Discuss various principles of multithreading.
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