Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2006 M.C.A INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ORGANISATION - Question Paper

Time: three hours
Maximum marks: 75
PART A (5 x five =25 marks)

ans any 5 ques..

1. With a neat sketch explain the Von Neumann architecture.

2. provide the truth table for:
(a) A 3 input AND gate.
(b) A 3 input OR gate.

3. What is a peripheral device? provide an example for a peripheral device and explain the identical.

4. List and explain the different steps in executing an instruction.

5. State and explain the major functions performed by the ALD.

6. Develop an assemble language program to obtain the greatest of 2 numbers.

7. Distinguish ranging from high level language, assembly language, and machine language. provide relevant examples.
PART B (5 x 10 =50 marks)

ans any 5 ques..

8. With examples explain fault detection and fault correction codes.

9. (a) State the outcome of the subsequent Boolean expressions: (5)
(i) a+â (ii) a.â
(iii) a + a (iv) a.a
(v) a.1 (vi) a + 1

(b) Are the terms combinational logic circuit and sequential logic circuit the same? explain.

10. What is random access memory? explain the various kinds of random access memories.

11. With examples explain any 4 addressing modes.

12. With a neat sketch explain the structure of a Central Processing Unit.

13. With a neat sketch explain the architecture of a micro computer.

14. Develop an assembly language program to organize a provide set of numbers in ascending order.

Earning:   Approval pending.