Sathyabama University 2008 B.E Computer Science and Engineering Computer Architecture

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY

(Established under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)

 

Course & Branch: B.E/ B. Tech CSE/IT (Part Time)

Title of the paper: Computer Architecture & Parallel processing

Semester: II Max. Marks: 80

Sub.Code: 6CPT0008 (2006) Time: 3 Hours

 

PART A (10 x 2 = 20)

Answer All the Questions

 

1. What is the difference between serial and parallel transfer of data? How will you convert serial input data to parallel output data?

2. Convert the following numbers with indicated bases to decimal.

(i) (4310)₅ (ii) (50)₈

 

3. What is Micro programmed control unit?

 

4. Differentiate between Normalized and Non-Normalized floating point number.

 

5. Define Interleaving

 

6. What is virtual memory?

 

7. Give the principle of linear pipelining.

 

8. What is meant by pipelined Vectors processing?

 

9. List the characteristics of dataflow computers.

 

10. Give examples for tightly coupled and loosely coupled architectures.

 

 

PART B (5 x 12 = 60)

Answer All the Questions

 

11. Explain in detail about parallel computer structures.

(or)

12. Write a note on the following.

(a) Instruction Format and (b) Instruction Type

 

13. Discuss in detail about Micro programmed control.

(or)

14. Explain the following:

(a) Data path design

(b) Control design

 

15. What are interleaved memories? Explain it with neat sketch.

(or)

16. (a) What is cache memory? Explain.

(b) Explain briefly about virtual memory.

 

17. (a) Explain in detail about the classification of pipelining
architecture.

(b) Write short notes on architecture pipelines.

(or)

18. Discuss in detail about vector processing.

 

19. Explain the following:

(a) Loosely Coupled architecture.

(b) Tightly Coupled architecture.

(or)

20. Explain the following:

(a) Static data flow and (b) Dynamic data flow models.