Computer Architecture
This course includes concepts of instruction set architecture, organization or micro-architecture, and system architecture. The instruction set architecture includes programmer’s abstraction of computer. The micro-architecture consist internal representation of computers at register and functional unit level. The system architecture includes organization of computers at the cache and bus level.
Tribhuvan University
Institute of Science and Technology
2075
Bachelor Level / third-semester / Science
Computer Science and Information Technology( CSC213 )
Computer Architecture
Full Marks: 60 + 20 + 20
Pass Marks: 24 + 8 + 8
Time: 3 Hours
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Long Questions
Attempt any Two questions:
In the RISC architecture, what is meant by over lapping register window? Explain the relationship among register windows with over lapping register windows.
Explain the Flynn’s classification of computer architectures with diagrams.
What are the different types of pipe line hazards? Explain each pipe line hazard with example.
Short Questions:
Attempt any Eight questions:
Explain the computer components.
Explain the store-program concept with example.
Differentiate between CISC and RISC architectures.
Differentiate between instruction pipeline and an arithmetic pipeline.
Divide 10/4 using non-restoring division.
Define associative memory. Explain with block diagram how it can be implemented
Differentiate between hardwired control unit and a micro programmed control unit.
How does DMA controller work? Give an example of DMA data transfer
Explain an inter connection network and its use.