R.M.K.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

R.S.M NAGAR, PUDUVOYAL-601206

Sub. Title

4th Semester B.E/B.Tech

First Internal Assessment Test Jan/Feb 2013
(Common to CSE and IT)
: Computer Organization & Architecture
Date

Sub. Code
Time

: CS2253
: 100 Minutes

: 02/02/2013

Branch : CSE, IT
Marks : 50

Answer all questions

Part A (5 x 2 = 10)
1. Distinguish between auto increment and auto decrement mode.
2. What are the two techniques to increase the clock rate R?
3. What is meant by straight-line sequencing?
4. Multiply the following numbers using bit pair recoding. Multiplier:01101
Multiplicand:11010.
5. Write the steps involved in execution of a complete instruction.

Part B ((2*16 = 32 & 1*8 = 8) :: 40 Marks)

6. i) Describe the role of system software to improve the performance of a computer (8)
ii) Design a 4 bit adder/subtractor circuit using full adder and explain its function (8)
Or
i) Describe the connections between the processor and memory with a neat diagram.
(8)
ii)X=(A*B)+(C* D)
Explain how the above expression will be executed in zero address, one
address, two address and three addressing mode. (8)
7. i) Explain about various types of ISA. (8)
ii) Discuss non-restoring division algorithm. Simulate the same for 23/5. (8)
Or
i)Explain about the representation of floating point numbers in detail.(6)
ii) Explain the working of floating point adder/subtractor circuit. (10)
8. i)Compare RISC and CISC architecture. (8)
Or
ii) Discuss the fundamental concepts of processing unit. (8)