DEPARTMENT TEST FILE COPY

SHRI RAMASAMY MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY SIKKIM

Cycle Test I, May 2023

NAME OF THE BRANCH: BCA

Semester: VI
Subject code & Subject Title: BCA17E14 Computer Organization and Architecture
(Regulation 2017)

Time : 1 ½ Hrs Max.Mark : 50

BL – Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels

(L1 - Remembering, L2 - Understanding, L3 - Applying, L4 - Analysing, L5 - Evaluating, L6 -
Creating)
P ART - A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
(Answer ALL Questions)

Q. No Questions Marks BL Std of

Question

1 What do you mean by Computer Organization? 2 2 LO

2 Define Computer Architecture. 2 1 IO

3 List out basic functional unit of Computer. 2 1 LO
4 In following instruction differentiate which is OP Code and 2 2 IO
which is Operand: “ADD R1,R2”
5 List out three lines present in BUS Structure. 2 1 LO
6 What is Memory Word? 2 2 IO
7 Differentiate Big-Endian & Little-Endian Assignment. 2 2 IO
8 Define encoding of instruction. 2 1 LO
9 What is a Stack? What are its type? 2 1 LO
10 What kind of addressing mode is being implemented in 2 2 IO
following instruction: “Add R1, (R2)”

P ART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)

(Answer ALL Questions)

Lower order (LO) cognitive type i.e. remembrance type questions.
Intermediate order (IO) cognitive type i.e. understanding type questions
High order (HO) cognitive type i.e. (Application / Design / Analysis / Evaluation / Creativity / Case study questions)
Q. No Questions Marks Std of Question

BL (Please Tick )
11 (a) With neat labeled diagram explain Von 8 2 LO
(i) Neuman Architecture.

(ii) Explain Bus Structure with neat diagram. 7 2 LO

OR

11 (b) Explain complete execution of an instruction 15 3 IO

(i) with proper diagram.

12 (a) Explain Various addressing modes with proper 8 2 LO

(i) example.

(ii) Explain Instruction Format in detail. 7 2 IO

OR

12 (b) Explain Register and Memory Stack in 15 3 IO

(i) detail. Also explain how push and pop
operation is performed with proper pseud-
code.

Test Coordinator HOD

Associate Dean

BLOOM’S TAXNOMY

Definitions Bloom’s Definition Action Verbs

Remembering Display Memory of previously learned Choose, Define, Find, Flow, Label, List, Match,
material by recalling facts, terms, basic
concepts and answers.
(L1)
Understanding Demonstrate understanding of facts
and ideas by organizing, comparing,
(L2) translating, interpreting, giving
descriptions and stating main ideas.
Applying Solve problems to new situations by
applying acquired knowledge facts,
(L3) techniques and rules in a different way.
Analyzing Examine and break information into
parts by identifying motives or causes.
(L4) Make inference and find evidence to
support generations.
Evaluating Present and defend opinions by making
judgments about information, validity
(L5) of ideas or quality of work based on a
set of criteria.
Creating Compile information together in a
different way by combining elements in
(L6) a new pattern or proposing alternative
solutions.
Name, Omit, Recall, Relate, Select, Show, Spell,
Tell, What, When, Where, Which, Who, Why
Classify, Compare, Contrast, Demonstrate,
Explain, Extend, Illustrate, Infer, Interpret,
Outline, Relate, Rephrase, Show, Summarize,
Translate
Apply, Build, Choose, Construct, Develop,
Experiment, With, Identity, Interview, Make use
of, Model, Organize, Plan, Select, Solve, Utilize
Analyze, Assume, Categorize, Classify,
Compare, Conclusion, Contrast, Discover,
Dissect, Distinguish, Divide, Examine, Function,
Inference, Inspect, List, Motive, Relationships,
Simplify, Survey, Take part in, Test for, Theme
Agree, Appraise, Assess, Award, Choose,
Compare, Conclude, Criteria, Criticize, Decide,
Deduct, Defend, Determine, Disprove, Estimate,
Evaluate, Explain, Importance, Influence,
Interpret, Judge, Justify, Mark, Measure,
Opinion, Perceive, Prioritize, Prove, Rate,
Recommend, Rule on, Select, Support, Value
Adapt, Build, Change, Choose, Combine,
Compile, Compose, Construct, Create, Delete,
Design, Develop, Discuss, Elaborate, Estimate,
 Formulate, Happen, Imagine, Improve, Invent,

Make up, Maximize, Minimize, Modify,

Original, Originate, Plan, Predict, Propose,

Solution, Solve, Suppose, Test, Theory

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SHRI RAMASAMY MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY SIKKIM

Cycle Test I, May 2023

NAME OF THE BRANCH: BCA

Semester: VI

Subject code & Subject Title: BCA17E14 Computer Organization and Architecture

Time : 1 ½ Hrs Max.Mark : 50

P ART - A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

(Answer ALL Questions)

1 What do you mean by Computer Organization?

2 Define Computer Architecture.
3 List out basic functional unit of Computer.
4 In following instruction differentiate which is OP Code and which is Operand: “ADD
R1,R2”
5 List out three lines present in BUS Structure.
6 What is Memory Word?
7 Differentiate Big-Endian & Little-Endian Assignment.
8 Define encoding of instruction.
9 What is a Stack? What are its type?
10 What kind of addressing mode is being implemented in following instruction: “Add R1,
(R2)”
P ART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)
(Answer ALL Questions)

11 (a) (i) Explain Von Neuman Architecture with neat labeled diagram. 8
(ii) Explain Bus Structure with neat diagram. 7
OR
11 (b) (i) Explain complete execution of an instruction with proper diagram. 15

12 (a) (i) Explain various addressing modes with proper example. 8

(ii) Explain Instruction Format in detail. 7
OR
12 (b) (i) Explain Register and Memory Stack in detail. Also explain how push and pop
operation is performed with proper pseud-code. 15

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