Assignments BScIT-second Computer Organization and Architecture

August 2009
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BScIT) – Semester 2/
Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) – Semester 2
BT0068 – Computer Organization and Architecture – 4 Credits
(Book ID: B0952)
Assignment Set – 1 (60 Marks)


Answer all questions 10 x 6 = 60
1. Convert the following binary numbers to decimal:
a. 101110
b. 1110101
c. 110110100
2. Explain the various arithmetic microoperations performed in registers.
3. Explain the functional units of a basic computer with a neat diagram.
4. Compare the register organizations of 8085, Z8000 and MC68000.
5. Discuss the different types of Bus organizations.
6. Write a note on different data types with examples for each.
7. Explain various operations of ALU.
8. Compute the product of 7 by 2 using Booth’s algorithm.
9. Explain the characteristics of memory system.
10. Write a note about RAID.

August 2009
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BScIT) – Semester 2/
Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) – Semester 2
BT0068 – Computer Organization and Architecture – 4 Credits
(Book ID: B0952)
Assignment Set – 2 (60 Marks)


Answer all questions 10 x 6 = 60
1. Convert the hexadecimal number F3A7C2 to binary and octal.
2. What is Register Transfer Language? Explain.
3. Explain the functions of ALU.
4. List and explain the various conditional flags of the Intel 8085 microprocessor.
5. Explain the single bus structure.
6. Define: a) Opcode b) Machine Instruction.
7. Discuss various number representations in a computer system.
8. Explain the addition of two floating point numbers with examples.
9. Explain the concept of memory interleaving.
10. Explain various replacement algorithms.