Punjab Technical University 2003-3rd Sem B.E Computer Science Computer Architecture (B.Tech ester) - Question Paper

CS-201
Computer Architecture
(B.Tech third Semester, 2122)
Time : three Hours Maximum Marks : 60
NOTE:- This paper consist of 3 parts. part A is compulsory. ans any 4 ques. from
part B and any 2 ques. from part C

Section-A Marks : 20
1. Attempt any ten parts :
(a) What is difference ranging from a RAM and ROM ?
(b) What is the difference ranging from Machine Language and Assembly Language ?
(c) Differentiate ranging from Risc and Cisc.
(d) Why 2's complement method is used for representation of negative numbers ?
(e) Differentiate ranging from Programmed I/O and I/O mapped I/O.
(f) Differentiate ranging from Interpreter and Compiler.
(g) What do you understand by Interleaved DMA ?
(h) What is a Stack ? List its applications.
(i) How pipeline helps in a faster execution of an Instruction ?
(j) List different methods of data transfer.
(k) Differentiate ranging from Push operation and POP operation in a stack.
(l) What is Multiprogramming ?
Section-B Marks:5 every
2. Draw the block diagram of a computer and discuss the function of every block.
3. Determine the methods to handle branches in a pipeline instruction execution unit.
4. elaborate the essential components of a multiprogramming system ? discuss.
5. Write an algorithm for multiplication of 2 unsigned numbers using shift and add method.
6. Write short notes on the subsequent :
(a) Array Processor
(b) Memory Management Techniques.
7. elaborate the characteristics of a Good Instruction Format ?
Section-C Marks : 10 every
8. discuss the instruction cycle, Machine cycle Interrupt cycle and Execute cycle.
9. explain different steps in the design of a control unit.
10. Design a microprogrammed based processor to implement the division Algorithm.
11. What is a DMA scheme of Data Transfer ? explain its operating principle. What is a burst mode of data
transfer and cycle stealing mode of data transfer ?

Earning:   Approval pending.