Question 1
(a)
Define RTL. Give an example of register transfer of data through accumulator.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain instruction formats with its types.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain Instruction cycle with flowchart.
7 Marks
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 Examination
GTU 3140707 Computer Organization & Architecture (COA) Summer 2024 Paper Solution & PDF
B.E. · Computer Engineering · Semester 4 · Subject Code: 3140707
Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
Question 2
(a)
Differentiate MRI and non-MRI.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain Memory reference instructions.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain micro programmed control organization in detail.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
What is register stack? Explain push and pop micro-operations.
7 Marks
Question 3
(a)
Explain subroutine call and return with micro-operation.
3 Marks
(b)
State the differences between register stack and memory stack.
4 Marks
(c)
What is addressing modes? List and explain any five addressing modes by taking proper example(s).
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Write a short note on memory interleaving.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain Flynn’s classification of computer.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain pipelining technique. Draw the general structure of four segment pipeline.
7 Marks
Question 4
(a)
Explain the role of associative memory.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain in brief about Cache memory and Virtual memory.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss associative mapping and direct mapping in organization of cache memory.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Explain Content Addressable Memory.
3 Marks
(b)
Compare SRAM and DRAM.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain paging and address translation with example.
7 Marks
Question 5
(a)
Compare tightly coupled and loosely coupled systems.
3 Marks
(b)
Write a note on crossbar switch interconnection structure with block diagram
4 Marks
(c)
Describe cache coherence problem and its solutions in detail.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Explain CLA, ISZ and CMA instruction.
3 Marks
(b)
Draw and explain in brief flowchart for interrupt cycle.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain first pass of an assembler with flowchart.
7 Marks
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