Madras University (UnOM) 2005 M.Sc Computer Science computer architecture - Question Paper

PART A - (5 x two = 10 marks)

ans ALL ques.. All ques. carry equal marks. every ans should not exceed 50 words.



1. describe "Register Transfer Language".

2. List out any 4 main characteristics of Risc.

3. Compare fixed point arithmetic and decimal arithmetic operation.

4.What is an Asynchronous data transfer?

5. elaborate the different schemes used in the interconnection structure of multiprocessors?



PART B - (4 x five = 20 marks)

ans any 4 ques.. All ques. carry equal marks. every ans should not exceed 250 words.



6. elaborate different "other binary codes" used in computer architecture? discuss every code.

7. Write the most common fields obtained in instruction format. Also provide different kinds of instruction format.



8. discuss the hardware for signed - magnitude addition and subtraction.

9. elaborate the needs for an I/O interface? discuss typical I/O interface with suitable diagram.

10. What is meant by "memory management hardware',? discuss the basic components of memory management. .

11.Explain vector processing of CPU in detail.



PART C - (5 x 10 = 50 marks)

ans ALL ques..



All ques. carry equal marks. every ans should not exceed 500 words.



12. (a) discuss arithmetic logic and shift micro operations, with an example.

Or

(b) discuss the "Micro programmed control" process with neat sketch.

13. (a) What is array processors? discuss different kinds of array processors in detail.

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(b) discuss different kinds of addressing modes and data transfers available in the CPU.



14. (a) With the help of flow chart, discuss the "Multiplication Operation".

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(b) Write the Algorithm used for "Division Operation", with the help of flow chart.

15. (a) How "Serial communication" process is carried in the input-output organization? discuss this with neat block diagram.

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(b) elaborate the different peripheral devices used in a computer? discuss each, with diagrams.

16. (a) discuss the working of "Associative memories" with diagrams. Also provide its advantages.

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(b) elaborate multiprocessors? provide their advantages and interprocessor arbitration.

Earning:   Approval pending.