Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2009-1st Year B.C.A Computer Application .>>INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ORGANIZATION>>E .>> - Question Paper

B.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION
JUNE 2009.

First Year

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ORGANIZATION

Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75

PART A (5 5 = 25 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1.         Compare and contrast Static RAM and Dynamic RAM.

2.         Draw the logic circuit for .

3.         Explain (a) Maskable Interrupt (b) Non maskable interrupt.

4.         Explain any two peripheral devices.

5.         Explain about logic micro operation.

6.         What are the difference between machine language and assembly language?

7.         Define Microprocessor. What are the buses used in microprocessor architecture?

PART B (5 10 = 50 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

8.         Explain about Cache Memory.

9.         Explain about logic gates with truth table.

10.       Explain Binary adder and full adder circuits.

11.       Explain about asynchronous data transfer.

12.       Explain about microprogrammed control organization.

13.       Write an assembly language program to subtract two numbers.

14.       Write short notes on Assembly language.