Question paper introduction to computer organization and architecture

Part A
Q1) a)what are integrated circuits? b) What is HDL? Why it is needed? c) What are four categories of micro operations encountered in digital computers. d) What are binary counters? e) What are flip-flops? (5x2=10 marks) Q2) (a) perform following conversions: (A) (1011011) in binary to octal using decimal as intermediate. (B) 2345F in hexadecimal to binary and decimal separately. (5 marks) (b) Write BCD codes of following numbers: (A) (1245678)10 (B) (777780296453)10 (C) (212345)10 (5 marks)

Part B
(Attempt any 3 from three) Q3) what are two ways of solving Boolean expression? Explain them. Show the usage of both methods taking example of at least two Boolean expressions for each method. (15 marks) Q4) Draw circuit diagram of full adder after solving its Boolean expression. Also dram its truth table. (15 marks) Q5) Compare and contrast multiplexer and de multiplexer. Give truth table and circuit diagram of 4-to1 multiplexer. (15 marks)