B.TechSemester 32024-25Computer Organization And ArchitectureBCS302

Computer Organization And Architecture (BCS302) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Computer Organization And Architecture Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 3, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 3
Session:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Computer Organization And Architecture (BCS302) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2 x 7 = 14
  • a
    Enlist the basic functional units of a digital system?
  • b
    Define general-purpose registers in a processor?
  • c
    Explain floating po int representation?
  • d
    Discuss the role of ALU in a processor?
  • e
    Discuss the micro operations in computer architecture?
  • f
    Explain the purpose of ROM memories in computer systems?
  • g
    Enlist the peripheral devices in a computer system?
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 7 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Discuss the process of data transfer between registers, buse s, and memory units in a digital system. Include explanations of read and write operations?
  • b
    Describe Booth's algorithm fo r signed binary multiplication. Explain how it optimizes the multiplication proc ess and discuss its advantages over traditional methods?
  • c
    Describe the concept of horizontal and vertical microprogram ming in control unit design?
  • d
    Discuss the characteristics and functiona lities of auxiliary memories such as magnetic disks, magnetic tapes, and optical disks?
  • e
    Discuss the functions and cha racteristics of I/O ports and t heir significance in facilitating data exchange between the CPU and external devices?
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 7 x 1 = 7
  • a
    Provide a detailed overview of processor organization, cover ing topics such as instruction fetch, decode, execute cycles, pipelining, and parallel processing techniques?
  • b
    Compare and contrast the ch aracteristics and functionalities of address buses, data buses, and control buses?
  • a
    Explain the concept of look-ahead carry adders in digital ar ithmetic circuits. Compare and contrast their performance with conventional ripple carry adders, highlighting advantages and disadvantages?
  • b
    Discuss the process of signe d operand multiplication in digi tal arithmetic circuits?
  • a
    Describe the concept of horiz ontal and vertical microprogram ming in control unit design?
  • b
    Explain the concept of microprogram sequencing and how it en ables the execution of complex instructions through a sequence of microinstructions?
  • a
    Design and explain the fundamental concept of computer memor y hierarchy?
  • b
    Describe the architecture and operation of semiconductor RAM (Random Access Memory) memories such as DRAM (Dynamic RAM) and SRAM (Static RAM)?
  • a
    Describe the role of peripheral devices in a computer system and explain how they interact with the CPU through I/O interfaces and ports?
  • b
    Explain the Direct Memory Acce ss (DMA) techniques for data transfer?

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

Repeated Questions — BCS302

Questions that appeared in more than one session, found by comparing 3 years of Computer Organization And Architecture papers (2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26)

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Enlist the basic functional units of a digital system?

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Explain floating po int representation?

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