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The document outlines the modules of a computer architecture course, including the basic structure of computers and machine instructions, input/output organization, memory systems, arithmetic and processing units, and parallel processing techniques like pipelining and vector processing. It lists key concepts to explain in each module such as bus structures, clock rate, addressing modes, interrupts, virtual memory, instruction execution, microprogrammed control, and the advantages of pipelining and vector processing.

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CO Simp

The document outlines the modules of a computer architecture course, including the basic structure of computers and machine instructions, input/output organization, memory systems, arithmetic and processing units, and parallel processing techniques like pipelining and vector processing. It lists key concepts to explain in each module such as bus structures, clock rate, addressing modes, interrupts, virtual memory, instruction execution, microprogrammed control, and the advantages of pipelining and vector processing.

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Module-1: Basic Structure of Computers and Machine Instructions and Programs (20

marks)

Explain the basic operational concepts of computers.


What are the different bus structures used in computer systems? Explain.
Define clock rate and its impact on computer performance.
What are addressing modes in computer architecture? Explain with examples.
Discuss the basic performance equation of a computer system.

Module-2: Input/Output Organization (20 marks)

Describe the process of accessing I/O devices in a computer system.


What are interrupts? Explain interrupt hardware and direct memory access.
Discuss the role of buses and interface circuits in input/output organization.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of programmed I/O and interrupt-driven
I/O.
Discuss the design issues of input/output subsystems.

Module-3: Memory System (20 marks)

Explain the basic concepts of a memory system.


Discuss the characteristics of semiconductor RAM memories.
Describe the different types of read-only memories.
Explain the concept of cache memories and their mapping functions.
Discuss the concept of virtual memory and its advantages.

Module-4: Arithmetic and Basic Processing Unit (20 marks)

Explain the arithmetic operations of numbers and characters.


Discuss the design of fast adders for signed numbers.
Describe the fundamental concepts of a processing unit.
Explain the execution of a complete instruction in a computer system.
Discuss the concept of microprogrammed control and its advantages.

Module-5: Pipeline and Vector Processing (20 marks)

Explain the concept of parallel processing in computer systems.


Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pipelining in computer architecture.
Describe the arithmetic and instruction pipeline in detail.
Explain the concept of vector processing in computer systems.
Discuss the characteristics of array processors.

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