Guru Nanak Dev University 2009 B.Sc Information Technology Computer Architecture - exam paper

2120
B.sc.IT part-2
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
PAPER 3
Time:3 Hrs Minimum Marks:50


Note:- Attempt any 5 ques..

1. (a) Write a note on floating point representation.5
(b) elaborate fault detection and correcting codes.5

2. Write a note on 16-bit common bus.10

3. explain the design of a basic computer.10

4. What is instruction and interrupt cycle.10

5. (a) discuss hardware implementation of shift Micro-
operation.5
(b) discuss sixteen logic and micro-operations.5

6. discuss the difference ranging from BUN vs BBA memory reference
instructions.10

7. A digital computer has a common bus system for 16 registers
of 32 bits every. discuss.
(a) How many multiplexers are there in bus?
(b) What size of multiplexers are needed?
(c) How many selection inputs are there in every multiplexer.
(d) construct the bus.10

8. explain the design of a basic control unit.10

Earning:   Approval pending.