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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech II Year COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE Previous Question Paper (February - 2024 - R22)

B.Tech | II Year | II-I | R22 | February - 2024

Answer PaperPaper Code: 183AHMaximum Marks: 60Time: 3 Hours

Note: Part-A is compulsory (10 marks). Part-B consists of ten questions, answer one from each pair (50 marks).

Part A

Answer all sub-questions:

10 marks

What is a register transfer language?

1 marks

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A Register Transfer Language (RTL) is a symbolic notation used to describe the micro-operations performed on data stored in registers. It provides a structured way to specify the internal hardware organization of a digital computer and the sequence of operations required to execute instructions.

Define computer registers.

1 marks

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Computer registers are high-speed, small-capacity storage locations located directly within the CPU. They are used to temporarily hold data, instructions, or memory addresses that the processor is currently accessing or processing to facilitate rapid execution.

What is Micro-programmed control Unit?

1 marks

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List any two types of logical and bit manipulation instructions.

1 marks

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What is the purpose of data representation in computers?

1 marks

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Give an example of a real-world application that heavily relies on floating-point arithmetic.

1 marks

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What is the purpose of data types in computer programming?

1 marks

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Why is cache memory faster than main memory?

1 marks

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List the key features of an array processor.

1 marks

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Define the term “RISC”.

1 marks

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Part B

210 marks

Give a detailed overview of digital computers, including their key characteristics and applications.

6 marks

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Compare computer design with computer architecture.

4 marks

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310 marks

Describe the phases of instruction cycle.

5 marks

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Discuss about arithmetic micro operations.

5 marks

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Explain the following terms.

10 marks

Design of control unit.

5 marks

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Micro program example.

5 marks

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Explain various addressing modes with examples.

10 marks

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Justify the inclusion of a separate decimal arithmetic unit in modern computer architectures, citing real-world applications.

10 marks

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710 marks

Discuss the challenges associated with decimal arithmetic operations.

5 marks

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Discuss any common multiplication algorithm used in computer arithmetic.

5 marks

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810 marks

Differentiate between Main Memory and Auxiliary Memory.

4 marks

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Explain the importance of memory hierarchy and its importance in data storage.

6 marks

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910 marks

Write short notes on programmed I/O mode of transfer.

5 marks

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Explain importance of the I/O Interface in ensuring effective communication between a computer system and external devices.

5 marks

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1010 marks

Explain about Inter-processor communication and synchronization in multiprocessors.

5 marks

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Differentiate between arithmetic pipeline and instruction pipeline.

5 marks

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1110 marks

State and explain the characteristics of multi-processors.

5 marks

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Explain RISC characteristics with its advantages.

5 marks

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