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Download PTU B-Tech CSE-IT 2020 Dec 3rd Sem 56591 Computer Architecture Question Paper

Download PTU (I.K.Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU)) B-Tech (Bachelor of Technology) (CSE-IT)- Computer Science Engineering -Information Technology 2020 December 3rd Sem 56591 Computer Architecture Previous Question Paper

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Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 18

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B.Tech. (CSE) / (IT) (2012 to 2017) (Sem.-3)
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Subject Code : BTCS-301
M.Code : 56591
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60

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INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :

  1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks each.
  2. SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students have to attempt any FOUR questions.
  3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students have to attempt any TWO questions.

SECTION-A

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Write briefly :

  1. What do you mean by register transfer language in computer architecture?
  2. What is an instruction format in computer architecture?
  3. Discuss array processors.
  4. Compare RISC with CISC?
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  6. What are the benefits of virtual memory?
  7. Discuss timing and control.
  8. Define Instruction level pipelining.
  9. What is mapping functions in cache memory?
  10. Write the benefits of serial communication?
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  12. Discuss memory synchronization.

SECTION-B

  1. What are the special registers in a typical computer? Explain their purposes in detail.
  2. What do you understand by interrupt? Explain the steps through which the processor handles the interrupts.
  3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of hardwired and microprogrammed control?
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  5. What is DMA? Give an example where DMA mode of data transfer is useful?
  6. What are addressing modes? Explain the various addressing modes with examples.

SECTION-C

  1. Describe in brief the architecture of a vector processor. What are some of the key limitations of this architecture?
  2. Write short notes on following :
    1. Interprocessor communication and synchronization
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    3. Asynchronous data transfer
  3. Explain various mechanisms of data transfer from a peripheral device.

NOTE : Disclosure of Identity by writing Mobile No. or Making of passing request on any page of Answer Sheet will lead to UMC against the Student.

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