Cochin University of Science and Techology (CUST) 2007-1st Sem B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering V1ester ,,CS 704 ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE AND PARALLEL PROCESSING - Question Paper

B.Tech Degree V11 Semester Examination, November 2007
CS 704 ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE AND PARALLEL PROCESSING

1. a) Explain Flynn’s classification of parallel computers with
neat sketches. (10)
b) discuss shared memory multiprocessor. (10)
OR
2. a) Explain abstract model of parallel computer. (12)
b) Compare and differentiate vector processor with array processor (8)

3. a) Differentiate static and dynamic pipeline techniques. (12)
b) discuss latency analysis in pipelining. (8)
OR
4. a) Explain instruction pipeline design (10)
b) define superscalar architecture in pipeline. (10)

5. a) Explain various kinds of operating systems. (8)
b) Explain loop and array dependence analysis. (12)
OR
6. Explain the following:
a) Induction variables.
b) Forward dependency
c) Loop splitting
d) Loop interchange (4x5=20)

7. Explain general model of shared memory programming. (20)
OR
8. a) Describe briefly:
a) Attributes of threads
b) Mutual exclusion with threads (4x2=8)
b) Explain parallel virtual machine. (12)

9. a) Explain a model for designing parallel algorithms. (10)
b) Write about a method for debugging message passing parallel
program. (10)
OR
10. a) Explain DFC with a suitable example. (10)
b) Discuss distributed databases. (10)

Earning:   Approval pending.