10 MARK: CA
APR 2021 20. Design logical and control unit using its instructions.
21. Describe the data transfer method using DMA.
22. Explain floating point addition algorithm with diagram.
23. Define cache memory. Explain the mapping process followed in cache memory.
24. Describe about the vector processing and array processor.
25. Explain the various Instruction types in detail.
NOV 2020 20. Write in detail about Micro program control unit.
21. What are different types addressing modes? Explain.
22. What are interrupts? How are they handled?
23. Briefly explain about Floating Point operations.
24. Draw and explain the various types of secondary storage device.
25. Explain about the Booth algorithm in detail.
NOV 2019 20. What is control memory? With a neat sketch, explain the selection of address for control
memory in detail.
21. (a) Draw a space-time diagram for a six-segment pipeline showing the time it takes to process eight
tasks. (5) (b) Explain SIMD array processor organization with block diagram. (5)
22. Illustrate the Booth’s is multiplication algorithm with an example. Also show the hardware required for
implementing Booth’s algorithm.
23. With the help of block diagram, explain the DMA data transfer in a computer system.
24. Briefly explain asynchronous data transfer using (a) strobe control and (b) handshake signals
25. What is an associate memory? Describe the block diagram of associative memory. Also describe how
multiple matched words can be read out from an associate memory.
APR 2019 20. Describe the ALU and the operations performed in this unit, with relevant examples.
21. Explain a microprogram control unit and how this processes microprogram.
22. Describe various formats of instruction and how they are classified? Illustrate one instruction in each
group.
23. Explain how priorities are handled? Write the sequences of operations upon the receipt of an interrupt.
24. Discuss the operations of memory devices used in memory hierarchy.
25. Write short notes on : (a) Decimal arithmetic operations (b) Interconnection structures.
NOV 2018 20. Describe arithmetic, logic and shift micro operations with sample data.
21. Explain instruction formats and illustrate any four with examples.
22. Describe arithmetic and instruction pipeline schemes with illustration.
23. Explain I/O organization and how I/O devices handshake with CPU.
24. Describe virtual memory concept and implementation issues.
25. Write short notes on : (a) Address sequencing (b) Inter processor arbitration.
APR 2018 20. (a) Represent decimal number 420 in (i) BCD (ii) excess-3 code (iii) 2421 code and (iv) as a
binary number. (b) Explain floating-point representation in detail.
21. What is microprogram sequencer? With block diagram explain the microprogram sequencer for a
control memory in detail.
22. Explain addressing modes in detail each with an example.
23. Derive an algorithm in flowchart form for addition and subtraction of floating-point numbers.
24. What is asynchronous data transfer? Explain the block diagram of a typical asynchronous
communication interface.
25. Explain various mapping function for cache memory organization. Also mention the relative advantages
and disadvantages of each.
NOV 2017 20. Describe the steps involved during address sequencing in a micro-program control unit and
also explain the selection of address for control memory with the help of diagram.
21. Explain various addressing modes in detail.
22. Explain an instruction an cycle in the CPU can be processed with four-segment pipeline and also show
the timing of instruction pipeline.
23. Give the Booth algorithm for multiplication of two binary numbers and illustrate with an example. Also
show the hardware requirements to implement the algorithm.
24. What is DMA? Explain DMA transfer in a computer system with the help of block diagram.
25. What is cache memory? Explain various mapping procedures used in cache memory organization with
their relative advantages and disadvantages.
APR 2017 20. Explain in detail about binary codes with example.
21. Discuss about any five addressing modes.
22. Mention the division algorithm and explain with example.
23. Describe the basic concepts of I/O interface.
24. Write short notes on associative memory.
25. Discuss about vector processing in computer architecture.
