UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

FOURTH SEMESTER B. TECH. (ENGINNERING) DEGREE EXAMINATIN

JUNE2006
EC 04 404 – COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE
(2004 admission)
Time: Three Hours MAXIMUM: 100 marks

(Answer all the questions as per choice)

1.
a) . List and briefly explain the generation of computers

b) What is microprogramming? Enumerate the advantages of it.

c) Explain the bus structures used in computers.

d) Write a short note on instruction cycle

e) What is the need of memory hierarchy?

f) Explain the need for I/O interface/

g) Discuss the advantages of semiconductor memory over magnetic memory.

h) What are interrupts? State the sequence of operations performed by the CPU when an interrupt is
detected. (8x5=40)

2. Explain in detail the basic addressing modes with suitable examples

OR
Explain the various instruction types supported by a typical computer.
(15marks)

3. Explain in detail how arithmetic operations can be implemented in computers.

OR
Sketch and describe the operations of a Hardware control unit .
(15marks)

4. Describe with a neat sketch, the linear select, and memory organization
OR
Discuss the hardware organization of an associative memory.
(15marks)

5. Write explanatory notes on:

a) Array processors.
b) Pipeline processors.
OR
Briefly explain the programmed I/O and DMA data transfers with their merits and demerits.
(15marks)

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FOURTH SEMESTER B. TECH. (ENGINNERING) DEGREE EXAMINATIN

DECEEMBER 2006
EC 04 404 – COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE
(2004 admission)
Time: Three Hours MAXIMUM: 100 marks

(Answer all the questions as per choice)

1)
a) Convert (2045)5 into binary, decimal, octal, hexadecimal, and BCD representations.
b) Briefly explain the bus structures used in computers.
c) Explain the programmed I/O data transfer.
d) What are the features with which memory can be characterized?
e) Explain the concept of parallel processing.
f) Write a short note on decoders.
g) Differentiate between static and dynamic memories.
h) Compare memory mapped I/O and isolated I/O. (8x5=40)

2)
a. Briefly explain the different instruction formats of a typical computer with particular reference
to the number of addressing fields.
Or
b. Describe in detail the different addressing modes available with suitable examples;(15marks)
3)
a. Design a logical circuit for adding binary numbers. Explain how n bit adder can be used to
perform both addition and subtraction of signed numbers with 2’s complement
representations.
Or
b. What do you mean by hardwired control and micro programmed control? .Bring out differences
between both the schemes. (15marks)
4)
a. Distinguish between main memory and cache memory. Briefly explain the various mappings
used in cache memory.
Or
b. Explain the following:-
1) Virtual memory.
2) RAID. (15marks)
5)
a. Explain in detail the organization of multiprocessor system.
Or
b. Explain the interrupt driven I/O and DMA data transfers. (15marks)

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 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

FOURTH SEMESTER B. TECH. (ENGINNERING) DEGREE EXAMINATIN

JUNE 2007
EC 04 404 – COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE
(2004 admission)
Time: Three Hours MAXIMUM: 100 marks

(Answer all the questions as per choice)

1)
a) Write a short note on multiplexers.
b) Explain full adder with logic diagram and truth table.
c) Explain the concept o virtual memory.
d) Distinguish between Memory mapped I/O and Isolated I/O.
e) Express the decimal number -59 in sign and magnitude, 1’s compliment and 2’s complement forms
using an 8 bit word.
f) What is nano-programming? Explain.
g) What is mean by Interleaved memory? Explain.
h) Explain the Flynn’s classification of computer systems.
(8x5=40)
2)
a. Explain the various instruction types supported by a typical computer with examples. .
Or
b. What is mean by stored program computer? Explain in detail the functional organization of
such machine.
(15marks)
3)
a. Give the organization of floating point arithmetic unit and explain its operation.
Or
b. Compare and contrast hardwired and Micro program Controls.
(15marks)
4)
a. Write brief notes on :
1) Linear select memory organization. (8+7=15 marks)
2) Magnetic disc memory.
Or
b. Draw the memory hierarchy. Explain the significance of each types of memory briefly.
(15marks)
5)
a. Explain in detail programmed I/O and DMA data transfer
(15marks)
Or
b. Explain the various interconnection schemes for the multiprocessor organization.
(15marks)

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