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BIT 2102 MODERATED Computer Systems and Organization

This document outlines the examination structure for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Business & Information Technology at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology for the 2015/2016 academic year. It includes various questions covering topics such as computer organization, processor components, memory types, and operating system services. Students are instructed to answer specific questions, demonstrating their understanding of computer systems and organization.

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BIT 2102 MODERATED Computer Systems and Organization

This document outlines the examination structure for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Business & Information Technology at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology for the 2015/2016 academic year. It includes various questions covering topics such as computer organization, processor components, memory types, and operating system services. Students are instructed to answer specific questions, demonstrating their understanding of computer systems and organization.

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DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2015/2016

FIRST YEAR SEMESTER I EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR


OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND BACHELOR OF
BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BIT 2102: COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND ORGANIZATION

DATE: TIME:

Instructions: Answer Question 1 and Any Other Two.

Question 1: (30 Marks)


a) Distinguish between computer organization and computer architecture.
(2 marks)
b) List and briefly explain main structural components of a processor.
(4 marks)
c) Using diagrams distinguish between a number word and an instruction word as was
implemented in IAS computer.
(4 marks)
d) Relate four consequences of Moore's law to the modern computer.
(4 marks)
e) Describe three CPU’s inbuilt techniques that enhance its speed of execution.
(4 marks)
f) Sketch a graph showing evolution of processor logic speed and speed of data transfer
from main memory.
(4 marks)
g) Consider cache read operation flow diagram shown in Fig.1. Complete the diagram
by filling in the missing contents labeled A, B and C.

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Fig. 1: Cache read operation flow diagram
(3 marks)
h) A non-random access memory has an average access time of 4.7µs. If it takes 5.1µs
to read 5 x 109 bits, determine transfer rate for this memory.
(3 marks)
i) Compare and contrast EPROM and EEPROM.
(2 marks)

Question 2: (20 Marks)


a) Describe four advantages of using a glass substrate for a magnetic disk.
(4 marks)
b) Consider a single-platter disk with the following parameters: rotation speed: 7200
rpm; number of tracks on one side of platter: 30,000; number of sectors per track:
600; seek time: one ms for every hundred tracks traversed. Let the disk receive a
request to access a random sector on a random track and assume the disk head
starts at track 0.

i. Calculate its average seek time.


(2 marks)
ii. Calculate its average rotational latency.
(2 marks)
iii. Determine transfer time for a sector.
(2 marks)
iv. Determine the total average time to satisfy a request.
(2 marks)
c) Perform the following binary subtractions using 2C.
i) 100000 - 000001 ii) 1111111 – 1010101
(6 marks)
d) Using normal subtraction, verify that the solutions in c (i) above are accurate.
(2 marks)

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Question 3: (20 Marks)
a) Justify why peripherals are not connected directly to system bus.
(4 marks)
b) Compare associative and direct memory access mechanisms.
(2 marks)
c) Illustrate a typical I/O module and state its functions
(4 marks)
c) Convert the following numbers to decimal numbers. Show your work.
i) 1001111012 ii) 16278 iii) A4E116
(6 marks)
d) Illustrate and briefly explain the basic instruction cycle.
(4 marks)
Question 4: (20 Marks)
a) Briefly discuss four services offered by the operating system.
(8 marks)
b) Distinguish between a process and a program.
(2 marks)
c) Every computer contains several types of devices to store instructions and data
required for its operation. Describe various types of memories in the memory
hierarchy and illustrate the variation of the cost and performance for the various
memories in the hierarchy.
(10 marks)

Question 5: (20 Marks)


a) Sketch a diagram illustrating components of the Control unit. Compare functions
of these components.
(8 marks)
b) Explain how integrated circuits are fabricated.
(6 marks)
c) Point out key properties of semiconductor memory.
(2 marks)
d) Convert the following numbers to binary. Show your working.
i) 24510
ii) B257F16
(4 marks)

END.

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