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This document contains questions pertaining to computer organization and architecture. It covers topics such as Boolean algebra, K-maps, sequential circuits, processor architecture, memory organization, and instruction set architecture. The document is divided into 5 sections with a total of 9 questions. Section A deals with Boolean algebra and K-maps. Section B covers sequential circuits and counters. Section C is about register transfer language, arithmetic operations, and RISC/CISC features. Section D discusses processor architecture and interrupts. Section E defines basic computer concepts in short answers.

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Computer System Architecture Question Paper

This document contains questions pertaining to computer organization and architecture. It covers topics such as Boolean algebra, K-maps, sequential circuits, processor architecture, memory organization, and instruction set architecture. The document is divided into 5 sections with a total of 9 questions. Section A deals with Boolean algebra and K-maps. Section B covers sequential circuits and counters. Section C is about register transfer language, arithmetic operations, and RISC/CISC features. Section D discusses processor architecture and interrupts. Section E defines basic computer concepts in short answers.

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2.(a)

Section-A
Write the postulates of Boolean algebra.

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Solve the following using K-map:


F(A,B,C,D) = (0,5,6,9, 10,12,15)

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What are De-Morgans theorems? Explain with examples.

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Simplify F together with dont care conditions d in (i) SOP (ii) POS form.
F(w,x,y,z) = (1,2,8,9,12,13), d(w,x,y,z) = (10,11,14,15)
Section-B
3. (a) What is an instruction code? What are its various parts? Explain.
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What are the parts of an instruction cycle? What are the various machine cycles
involved? Explain in detail.
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What is a ripple counter? Why is it so called? Explain the working of the ripple (8)
counter with timing diagram.
Explain various addressing modes in detail.
Section-C
Explain various arithmetic operation with their logic circuit.

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Compare the features of RISC and CISC.

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6.(a)

Compare micro-programmed and hardwired CPU organizations.

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Consider the following algorithm:


Declare registers A[8],B[8],C[8]
START:
A= 0
B=0Ah
LOOP:
A=A+B
B=B-1
If B<> 0 then goto LOOP
C=A
HALT:
go to HALT
Design a hardwired controller that will implement this algorithm
Section-D
Explain the various memory types.

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What is the difference between i/o mapped i/o and memory mapped i/o?

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Discuss the architecture of 8085 machine.


Section-E
How is a register different from memory?
Explain the DMA data transfer scheme through an appropriate diagram.
Who controls the buses in DMA data transfer?
What is the main advantage of micro-programmed control?
What are the advantages of a D-flip-flop over S-R?
Name the Computer system buses.
Why cache memory is so called?
What are the functions of ALU?

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1.(a)

Section-A
Write down the postulates of Boolean algebra. Also differentiate between Boolean

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algebra and real number algebra.


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Solve the following Boolean functions :

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(i) xy+xy (ii) (x+y) (x+y) (iii) xz+xyz (iv) (a+b)(a+b)


Explain the 3-variable and 4-variable K-map solution method.

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Given F(A,B,C,D) = (0,2,3,6,7,12,13,14) + d(1,4,11,15), where d denotes the dont


care condition . find simplified expression

(i) In SOP form (ii) In POS form . Also realize the simplified expression using gates.
Section-B
3. (a) Explain the design of a parallel adder,
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7. (a)

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Explain the design of a synchronous counter.


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Explain the working of a J-K flip-flop with the help of timing diagram and truth (8)
table.

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How will you convert the J-K to T flip-flop? Explain the working of a T-flip-flop.
Section-C
Discuss register transfer language concept with examples.

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Explain various arithmetic and logical shift operations.

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Explain the features of RISC processors.

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Explain the design of a control unit.

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Section-D
Draw a block diagram depicting the architecture of 8085. Discuss the various (10)
registers available with their specific purpose(s).

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What is interrupt driven i/o? Explain in detail.


Discuss various memory types in detail.
Section-E
What are De-Morgans Laws?
What are logic gates? What is the use of a truth table?
What is the difference between a machine and instruction cycle?
What is the advantage of DMA?
What is an associative memory?
What is the problem of a glitch?
What is duality?
What is an addressing mode?

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