CS6303 Computer Architecture

CS6303 Nov Dec 2016 Important Questions

CS6303 Lecture Important Questions

CS6303 Part B Important Questions

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Regulation 2013 Nov Dec 2016 Important Questions Anna University

CS6303 Computer Architecture Important Questions Anna University

Nov Dec 2016 Important Questions Anna University

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Sub. Name: Computer Architecture                                                  Sub.Code: CS6303

Max.Marks: 50                                                                                         Time: 90 min

Department: Computer Science and Engineering                         Sem/Year: III/II       Date:

Unit II and III

Internal Assessment test II

PART – A

   Answer all the questions                                       5 x 2 =10

1.      What do mean by Subword Parallelism?(CO2)

2.      How overflow occur in subtraction? (CO2)

3.      Define processor cycle in pipelining. (CO3)

4.      What is data path? (CO3)

5.      Define structural hazards. (CO3)

                                                         Part-B (40 marks)

6.      Explain different types of pipeline hazards with suitable example.(CO3) (13)

Or

        Explain in details how the exception are handled in MIPS architecture.(CO3) (13)

7.     What are the major components required to execute MIPS instruction while building a datapath.(CO3)13

OR

Discuss in detail about division algorithm in detail with diagram and examples. (Nov 2015)

Restoring Division Algorithm(CO2)13

Part C

8.      Explain pipelined control of a latest system available in market with suitable block diagram.(CO3)

1.      What is floating point numbers?(CO2)

2.      Write the IEEE 754 floating point format. (CO2)

3.      Define Pipeline speedup.(CO3)

4.      What is a hazard? What are its types? (CO3)

5.      Define structural hazards. (CO3)

                                                         Part-B (40 marks)

4        Explain the basic MIPS implementation with necessary multiplexers and control lines.(CO3)13

OR

Describe the techniques for handling control hazards in pipelined datapath.(CO3)13

5        Describe subword parallelism in detail.(CO2)13

OR
What is data hazard? Explain the ways and means of handing it in pipelined datapath(CO3)13

Part C

6        Briefly Explain Carry Lookahead adder.(CO2)15