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This document is a model test for B.Sc Computer Science students focusing on Digital Fundamentals and Computer Architecture, with a maximum score of 75 marks. It includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and detailed discussion prompts covering topics such as binary numbers, Karnaugh maps, input-output interfaces, and memory hierarchy. The test is structured into three sections, with varying question formats and requirements.

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This document is a model test for B.Sc Computer Science students focusing on Digital Fundamentals and Computer Architecture, with a maximum score of 75 marks. It includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and detailed discussion prompts covering topics such as binary numbers, Karnaugh maps, input-output interfaces, and memory hierarchy. The test is structured into three sections, with varying question formats and requirements.

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controlled by a set of ———— lines.

Reg. No.: ________________ (a) Data valid (b) Data accepted


Model Test - October 2024 (c) Relay (d) Handshaking
7. A ———————— is a system that establishes a priority over the
III - B.Sc Computer Science
various sources to determine which condition is to be serviced first
DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS AND COMPUTER
when two or more requests arrive simultaneously.
ARCHITECTURE
Time : Three hours Maximum : 75 marks
(a) Priority Interrupt
Answer ALL questions.
SECTION A — (10 x 1 = 10 marks) (b) Polling
Choose the Correct answer:

1. An ———————— gate has two or more input signals but (c) Program Status Word
only output signal.
(d) Vector Address
(a) NAND (b) AND
(c) OR (d) NOR 8. When the IOP terminates the execution of its program, it sends an
2. A full-adder is a combinational circuit that forms the arithmetic ———————— request to the CPU.
sum of ————————input bits.
a. Information (b) Active
(a) Three (b) Six
(c) Two (d) Four (c) Interval (d) Interrupt

3. A ———————— map is a visual display of the fundamental 9. Devices that provide backup storage are called
products needed for a sum-of- products solution. ——————— memory.
(a) Associative (b) Direct
a. Main (b) Auxiliary
(c) Karnaugh (d) None of the above
(c) Cache (d) Virtual
4. A flip-flop is a binary cell capable of storing ——— bit of
information.
10. The part of the computer system that supervises the flow of
(a) One (b) Two
information between auxiliary memory and main memory is called
(c) Four (d) Eight the ———————— system.

5. A ————————command is used to test various status a. Data management


conditions in the interface and the peripheral.
b. Information management
(a) Control (b) Status
c. Memory management
(c) I/O (d) Data output
d. I/O management
6. Data transfer between an interface and an I / O device is commonly
SECTION B — (5 x 5 = 25 marks) Or
(b) Elaborate about Multiplexers with neat diagram.
11. (a) Convert the following binary numbers to decimal: 101110;
110110100

Or 18. (a) Explain about I/O bus and Interface modules with suitable
(b) Write a note on Half Adder with suitable diagram. illustration.

12. (a) What is Karnaugh map? How do you simplify K map? Or


(b) With suitable diagram, discuss the concept of Handshaking.
Or
19. (a) Describe about Daisy-chain priority interrupt with
(b) Narrate about JK flip-flop. a neat sketch.
13. (a) Write short notes on Input-Output Interface. Or
Or (b) Explain in detail about CPU-IOP
communication with suitable illustration.
(b) Explain briefly about Strobe Control with appropriate sketch.

14. (a) Summarize about Priority Interrupt. 20. (a) Give a detailed note on Memory Hierarchy.

Or Or

(b) Make a note on Direct Memory Access (DMA) (b) Compare and contrast, Associative Mapping with Direct
Mapping.
15. (a) Briefly discuss about the importance of Main Memory.
——–––––––––

Or
(b) What do you mean by cache memory? Explain.

SECTION C — (5 x 8 = 40 marks)

16. (a) Convert the hexadecimal number F3A7C2 to binary and octal.

Or
(b) Discuss about NAND and XOR gates with its truth table.

17. (a) Explain in detail about Product-of-Sums simplification with


suitable example.

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