MCASemester 12021-22Computer Organization ArchitectureKCA-105

Computer Organization Architecture (KCA-105) - AKTU Question Paper 2021-22

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This is the official AKTU Computer Organization Architecture Previous Year Question Paper for MCA Semester 1, academic session 2021-22. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:MCA
Semester:Semester 1
Session:2021-22
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Computer Organization Architecture (KCA-105) — complete question paper

Section AAttempt All of the following Questions in brief Marks(10X2=20) CO
  • a
    What are the various facts related to bus and bus system?
  • b
    What is arithmetic and logic circuit?
  • c
    Describe the micro-programming sequencing
  • d
    What do you mean by programming of ROM?
  • e
    What is the function of I/O interface?
  • f
    Discuss the basic component of register transfer logic
  • g
    What is the main advantage of RTL?
  • h
    Define the goal of CISC architecture. Q1(i) Define the goal of RISC architecture. Q1(j) What are the modes of data transfer?
Section BAttempt ANY THREE of the following Questions Marks(3X10=30) CO
  • a
    What is programmable logic device? List various techniques to program PLD. Explain any one technique with example
  • b
    Write Short Notes on any two of the following: i) Central Processing Unit (CPU). iii) Input/output Interface. ii) Input/output Ports
  • c
    Show step by step the multiplication process using booth’s algorithm when (+15) and (-13) numbers are multiplied
  • d
    Assume 5 – bit registers that hold signed numbers
  • e
    Explain various types of processor organization
Section CAttempt ANY ONE following Question Marks (1X10=10) CO
  • a
    Explain General-purpose register based organization
  • b
    What is the Stack organization? Compare register stack and memory stack
Section CAttempt ANY ONE following Question Marks (1X10=10) CO
  • a
    Explain the Booth’s algorithm in depth with the help of flowchart. Give an example for multiplication using Booth’s algorithm
  • b
    Perform the division process of 00001111 by 0011 (use a dividend of 8 bits)
Section CAttempt ANY ONE following Question Marks (1X10=10) CO
  • a
    Evaluate the arithmetic statements X=(A+B)*(C+D) using a general register computer with three address, two address and one address instruction format a program to evaluate the expression
  • b
    Explain hardwired control unit. What are the methods to design hardwired controllers?
Section CAttempt ANY ONE following Question Marks (1X10=10) CO
  • a
    A ROM chip of 1024*8 has four select inputs and operates from a 5volt power supply. How many pins are needed for the IC package? Draw a block diagram and label all input and output terminals in the ROM
  • b
    Explain 2D, 2 ½D memory organizations
Section CAttempt ANY ONE following Question Marks (1X10=10) CO
  • a
    Give the block diagram of DMA controller. Why are the read and write control lines in a DMA controller bidirectional?
  • b
    What do you mean by serial communication? What are the transmission modes of serial communication?

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 — KCA-105

Questions that appeared in more than one session, found by comparing 4 years of Computer Organization Architecture papers (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)

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Perform the division process of 00001111 by 0011 (use a dividend of 8 bits)

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Explain 2D, 2 ½D memory organizations

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Give the block diagram of DMA controller. Why are the read and write control lines in a DMA controller bidirectional?

Appeared in: 2021-22 · 2023-24