Computer System Arch Question Paper of 3rd Semester BSC.IT(D) Download Previous Years Question Paper 4

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Total No. of Questions : 07

B.Sc.(Sem.–3rd)

COMPUTER SYSTEM ARCH

Subject Code : IT-301

Paper ID : [2037]

Time : 3 Hrs.                                        

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :

1.                 Section –A is Compulsory.

2.                 Attempt any Nine questions from Section-B

Section –A

Q1)

 a) Write difference between third & fourth generation of computer.

b) Differentiate between program counter & stack pointer.

c) Explain is the function of master clock generator.

d) Write the concept of micro programmed control.

e) How does the state of registers is controlled in control unit.

f) What are the limitations of stack & queue?

g) Describe postfix expression using example.

h) Write concept of FIFO buffer.

i) Write about cycle stealing techniques.

j) Explain about daisy-chaining method.

k) Why goes DMA have priority over the CPU when both request a memory transfer?

l) Compare priority interrupt & non-vectored interrupt.

m) Briefly explain the design of main memory.

n) Define Hit Ratio using example.

o) How page is replaced in paging.

Section - B

Q2) Explain the format of each register used in computer.

Q3) How does I/O instructions transfer information? Explain in detail.

Q4) Illustrate all the phases of an Instruction cycle.

Q5) Show diagrammatically the design of basic computer & explain its working briefly.

Q6) Describe all factors that affect the instruction length.

Q7) Why different addressing modes are used in computer. Explain each.

Q8) Difference between synchronous & asynchronous communication.

Q9) Differentiate between software & hardware interrupt.

Q10) Explain the procedure of data transfer through DMA.

Q11) How multiprogramming management is done using diagram.

Q12) Differentiate between associative mapping & direct mapping of cache memory.

Q13) Compare Virtual memory & Associative memory with advantages of each.