University of Mumbai
Course: BSc IT
Semester: V
Subject: Computer Organization and Architecture
Instructions:
- The question paper consists of two parts: Part A and Part B.
- Each part carries 50 marks.
- Part A is compulsory and consists of 10 short answer type questions.
- Part B consists of 5 long answer type questions.
- Answer any 3 questions from Part B.
Part A: Short Answer Type Questions (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
1. What is the difference between a register and a memory location?
2. Explain the concept of pipelining.
3. What are the different types of interrupts?
4. Describe the working of a cache memory.
5. What is the difference between a hardwired control unit and a microprogrammed control unit?
6. Explain the concept of virtual memory.
7. What is the purpose of a bus in a computer system?
8. List the different types of I/O devices.
9. What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communication?
10. Describe the working of an Ethernet network.
Part B: Long Answer Type Questions (3 x 20 = 60 marks)
11. Explain the different types of addressing modes in a CPU.
12. Discuss the different levels of the memory hierarchy.
13. Describe the instruction cycle in a CPU.
14. Explain the concept of multiprogramming and time-sharing.
15. Discuss the different types of network topologies.
All the best!
