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Boolean Expression - Computer Architecture - Past Exam, Exams of Computer Architecture and Organization

Punjab Engineering CollegeComputer Architecture and Organization

Main points of this past exam are: Software Development, Computer Networking, Information Technology Support, Operating System, Input Binary Decoder, Minimal Boolean Expression, Truth Table, Arithmetic, Von Neumann Machine, Memory Hierarchy

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- 1 - COMH 6002
CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ
Semester 1 Examinations 2007/08
Module Title: Computer Architecture
Module Code: COMH 6002
School: Mathematics & Computing
Programme Title:
Bachelor of Science (Honours) In Software Development & Computer Networking– Year 1
Bachelor of Science (Honours) In Software Development – Year 1
Bachelor of Science in Computing – Year 1
Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology Support – Year 1
Higher Certificate in Computing – Year 1
Programme Code:
KDNET_8_Y1
KSDEV_8_Y1
KCOMP_7_Y1
KITSU_6_Y1
KCOME_6_Y1
External Examiner(s): Ms. M. Meagher
Internal Examiner(s): Mr. D. Long, Mr. S. Lankford. Mr. D. Simpston
Instructions: Answer Question 1 and TWO other questions.
Duration: 2 HOURS
Sitting: Winter 2007
Requirements for this examination:
Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct
examination paper.
If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.
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CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ

Semester 1 Examinations 2007/

Module Title: Computer Architecture

Module Code: COMH 6002

School: Mathematics & Computing

Programme Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours) In Software Development & Computer Networking– Year 1 Bachelor of Science (Honours) In Software Development – Year 1 Bachelor of Science in Computing – Year 1 Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology Support – Year 1 Higher Certificate in Computing – Year 1

Programme Code: KDNET_8_Y KSDEV_8_Y KCOMP_7_Y KITSU_6_Y KCOME_6_Y

External Examiner(s): Ms. M. Meagher Internal Examiner(s): Mr. D. Long, Mr. S. Lankford. Mr. D. Simpston

Instructions: Answer Question 1 and TWO other questions.

Duration: 2 HOURS

Sitting: Winter 2007

Requirements for this examination:

Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.

Q1.

a) What is an Operating System and why do we use them? (7 marks)

b) Describe the main parts found in an operating system. (7 marks)

c) Show the truth table and design a circuit for a 2 input binary decoder. (7 marks)

d) Using a K-map, derive the minimal Boolean expression for the following truth table:

A B C Output 0 0 0 X 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 X (7 marks)

e) Draw the circuit and truth table for the following Boolean expression: x z + xy z (6 marks)

f) Perform the following arithmetic, using 8 bits and using two’s complement representation: 29 - 18 (6 marks)

[40 marks]

Q2 a) Describe the Von Neumann Machine. (10 marks)

b) Describe the memory hierarchy in a modern pc. (10 marks)

c) In the Von-Neumann organisation of the computer why is memory seen as the main factor limiting the speed of operation of the computer? (10 marks)

[30 marks]