Diploma Computer Science 3rd Sem 'Computer Organization' April/May 2015 Question Paper
Section-I
1.(a)Fill in the blanks(i)A group of lines that serve as connecting path for several devices is called_____.
(ii)_____is a system software that helps the user to detect programming errors.
(iii)Characters in computers are represented by a 7 bit_____code.
(iv)A small,fast memory placed between processor and main memory is called_____.
(v)A 16 bit computer can address upto_____memory locations.
(b)Write a note on interrupts.
Section-II
2.(a)With the diagram explain the basic operational concepts associated with main memory and processor.
(b)Explain the role of the following:
(i)ALU
(ii)CU
3.(a)Explain why two's complement representation is chosen over sign and magnitude and one's complement representation for signed numbers.
(b)Using one address instruction right instructions to perform the operation
(c)Explain Straight Line sequencing.
4.(a)Explain with suitable examples,Immediate addressing mode and indirect addressing mode.
(b)Write a note on condition codes.
