Guru Nanak Dev University 2009 B.Sc Information Technology Architecture - Question Paper

b.sc(it) paet2
computer architecture

1) perform the subsequent number conversion and complete the table :
binary octal decimal hexadecimal
110010010 ? ? ?
? 253 ? ?
? ? 143.75 ?
? ? ? C2E

2) discuss the design and working of interconnection of fourv 4-bit registers using common bus.

3) discuss the instruction cycle of a computer by explaining the execution of all memory reference instruction.

4) explain the various instruction formats and illustrate by writing a program for every case to solve the expression :
x=(A+B)*(C+D).

5) explain the design concept of main memory and discuss the memory connection to the cpu.

6) what is DMA ? discuss the organization and working of DMA.

7) what is pipelining ? discuss the instruction pipeline in detail.

8) write a note on the following:-
a) fault detection
b) logical micro-operactions
c) stack organization
d) i/o interface.

Earning:   Approval pending.