Computer Organization and Architecture

Assignment 1
BESE 24 (B)
Last Submission Date: 17 April 2020

Q.N.2 What is the stored program

architecture of a computer? Describe
with an example.
Q.N.2 What is the stored program
architecture of a computer? Describe
with an example.
Q.N.2 What is the stored program
architecture of a computer? Describe
with an example.
This assignment is related to Chapter 2: Computer Function and Interconnection. which
is uploaded on LMS (lms.nust.edu.pk) and shared on MS Teams.
 The students should go through the lecture slides, read the notes with each slide and
in case of any query, email me at hammad.afzal@mcs.edu.pk
 For the following questions, please refer to lecture slides, text book and internet.
Please include the references as well in your assignment. The assignment should be
submitted (before the deadline) on LMS

Question 1
What is the stored program architecture of a computer? Describe with an example
Question 2:
A digital computer has a memory unit with 24 bits per word. The instruction set consists
of 199 different operations. All instructions have an operation code part (opcode) and
an address part (allowing for only one address). Each instruction is stored in one word of
memory.

1. How many bits are needed for the opcode?

2. How many bits are left for the address part of the instruction?
3. What is the maximum allowable size for memory?
4. What is the largest signed binary number that can be accommodated in one word of
memory?