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Computer Architecture And Organization (KEC051) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

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This is the official AKTU Computer Architecture And Organization Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, academic session 2023-24. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 5
Session:2023-24
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Computer Architecture And Organization (KEC051) — complete question paper · 100 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f . 2 x 10 = 20
  • a
    Compare combinational and se quential logic circuits. 2 1
  • b
    Explain the use of program counter. 2 3
  • c
    Compare PLA and PAL. 2 2
  • d
    Describe Moore’s law. 2 1
  • e
    Write the differen ces between EPROM, EEPROM and flash memory. 2 5
  • f
    Represent (– 320) decimal number in both binary sign magnitude and two’s complement using 16 bits
  • g
    Describe floating point number r epresentation with an example. 2 4
  • h
    Compare combinational and se quential logic circuits. 2 1 i. Differentiate between cache memory and RAM. 2 5 j. Compare SRAM with DRAM. 2 4
Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10 x 3 = 30
  • a
    Explain following in detail: i. Encoder and Decoder ii. Virtual address and Physical address
  • b
    Draw and explain CPU instructi on cycle with interrupts. 10 2
  • c
    Show the multiplication pro cess using Booth algorithm, when the following binary numbers, (+12) x (-16) are multiplied
  • d
    Discuss different pipeline hazards in detail. 10 4
  • e
    Discuss different type of secondary memories. 10 5
Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10 x 1 = 10
  • a
    What is addressing mode? Explai n any five with suitable example. 10 1
  • b
    Define the two approaches used to deal with multiple interru pts. Also write their disadvantages
  • a
    Find the following difference using 8-bit two’s complement arithmetic. Show steps and also write decimal value of the difference. Why two’s complement arithmetic is better?
  • b
    Draw the diagram of expanded structure of IAS computer and e xplain its blocks
  • a
    Briefly define the seven RAI D levels. How is redundancy achieved in these RAID systems?
  • b
    Draw the structure of DRAM binary cell and explain how binar y digits are written and read from it?
  • a
    Explain how the performance of a processor can be improved b y increasing microprocessor speed, balancing performance of vario us components and improving chip design?
  • b
    Why multiple buses are used in any computer system? Name com mon Multiple-Bus Hierarchies and explain one of them with proper diagram
  • a
    Name all the elements that are essential for cache design. D iscuss replacement algorithms in detail
  • b
    What is mapping function? Explain direct mapping method with the help of an example. Differentia te between Direct and Associativ e mapping

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