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FINAL EXAM PAPER


1B SEMESTER – ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025
: …23DTHQA1 - 23DTHQA2………… Class
Course name : Introduction to Computer Archit
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Course Code : …COS137. No. of Credits: …3…
Exam Date : …07/01/2025…………………
(The exam paper consists of 4 page(s)) Duration : ..…90 minutes…………....…...
Exam Code : ……………..……………...……

MATERIAL USAGE : ALLOWED  NOT ALLOWED 

Student’s full name:..................................................................Candidate number:...................................

QUESTION NO. 1. (2 MARKS) (CLO1)


(a) Convert the following decimal value to binary. (Note: student needs to show all
steps, only use hand calculator to check the result)
18910

(b) Convert the following hex number to its decimal equivalent.


1DE16

QUESTION NO. 2. (2 MARKS) (CLO1)


(a) Perform the following operations in the 2’s complement system. Use six (6)
bits for representing each number.
Add +15 to -19

(b) Multiplying the following pair of binary number.


1110 × 1101

QUESTION NO. 3. (2 MARKS) (CLO1, CLO2)


(a) Write down the expression z for the following circuit using AND, OR, NOT,
NAND, and NOR gates (Hint: student should write down each path.)
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(b) Simplify the following expression and construct the circuit after simplification

QUESTION NO.4 (2 MARKS) (CLO1, CLO2, CLO3)


(a) Use Karnaugh map (K map) for simplification process of four-variable
problem

(b) Provide a four-input multiplexer (4-to-1 MUX), please list the binary switches
S1 and S0 to determine the corresponding output Z.
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S1 S0 Output

Z=B

Z=A

Z=D

Z=C

QUESTION NO.5 (2 MARKS) (CLO2, CLO3)

1) A digital computer is composed of interconnected systems. Which of the following are


the main components of a digital computer?

A. Processors, memories, and input/output devices


B. Transistors, diodes, and vacuum tubes
C. Monitors, keyboards, and speakers
D. Only processors and input devices

2) Which set includes only examples of input and output (I/O) devices?

A. CPU, Mouse, Keyboard


B. Printer, Monitor, Keyboard
C. Microphone, Mainboard, Projector
D. CPU, RAM, Mainboard

3) What is the key limitation of the x86 architecture related to memory?

A. x86 architecture can only use up to 4GB of RAM.


B. x86 systems cannot use SSD storage.
C. x86 architecture supports only dual-core processors.
D. x86 processors can only run Windows operating systems.

4) What is the maximum amount of RAM that x64 architecture can support?

A. 16 GB
B. 128 GB
C. 256 TB
D. Virtually unlimited, but theoretically up to 16 exabytes

5) Why does ARM architecture provide more advantages compared to x86 and x64
microprocessors?

A. Low power consumption and high scalability


B. Higher clock speeds and better gaming performance
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C. Increased memory capacity and faster processing
D. Better support for legacy software

6) What is the primary purpose of an operating system?

A. To manage hardware resources and provide an interface for users and applications
B. To design graphics and animations
C. To compile and execute programs
D. To act as an antivirus program

7) What is the primary goal of virtualization in computing?

A. To increase hardware size


B. To allow multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical machine
C. To eliminate the need for software updates
D. To improve wireless connectivity

8) Which of the following is an example of a virtualization tool?

A. VMware, VirtualBox, and Hyper-V


B. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
C. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere
D. Google Chrome, Firefox, and Edge

---------------------------- THE END ----------------------------


*CLO: Course Learning Outcome
NO FURTHER EXPLANATION FROM THE INVIGILATORS.

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Date: 13/12/2024 Date: ...../...../............


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