Friday, October 2, 2015

Computer Architecture GNDU 2011 Question Paper

Guru Nank Dev University
B.Sc Information Technology
Computer Architecture
2011 Question Paper
Time:3 Hours
Minimum Marks:100.
Note:-
(1) There are total EIGHT questions. Candidates are required to attempt any FIVE. All questions carry equal marks.
(2) The students can use only Non-programmable and non-storage type calculator.
1. (a) Explain fixed point and floating point representation of numbers in computer systems.
(b) Explain various arithmetic operations performed by a computer system. Also design and explain the working of a 4-bit arithmetic circuit.
2. Discuss the timing and control signals in a computer.
3. Explain and differentiate the working of hardwired and micro-programmed control unit.
4. What is virtual memory? Discuss the implementation of virtual memory.
5. Explain various modes of transfer during input-output operations.
6. (a) Explai SISD,SIMD,MISD and MIMD computer architectures.
(b) What do you mean by vector processing? Explain.
7. (a) Explain the working of assciative memory.
(b) Discuss different memory reference instruction.
8. Write a short note on the following:-
(a) Alphanumeric codes
(b) Shift micro-operations
(c) I/O processor
(d) Register transfer.

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