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    The document is an exam for a computer architecture and organization course containing 6 questions. It covers topics like ROM, RAM, computer architecture, von Neumann model, instruction cycle, instruction set design, mainframe systems, instruction address calculation, binary arithmetic, micro-operations, computer functions, hardwired vs microprogrammed control, RISC characteristics, pipelining, control/address/data buses, Karnaugh maps, Boolean algebra, tag checking, memory parameters, operating system objectives, and two's complement arithmetic.

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    NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

    University Village, 91 Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway, Jabi, Abuja


    FACULTY OF SCIENCES
    COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
    2022_1 EXAMINATIONS

    CIT314 – Architecture and Organization II Credit: 3 units


    TIME ALLOWED: 2½ Hours
    INSTRUCTION: Answer Question 1 and any other THREE (3) Questions

    QUESTION ONE

    a) Write short notes on each of the following


    i. ROM
    ii. RAM
    iii. Computer Architecture (6 marks)

    b) Explain the concept of the von Neumann computer. (5 marks)


    c) State the sequence of operations of the control unit in one clock pulse.
    6 marks
    d) Distinguish the difference between computer organization and computer function. (5 marks)
    e) State the first three (3) single instruction cycle ( 3 marks)

    QUESTION TWO

    a. Explain any four important instruction set design issues in computer architecture. (6
    marks)
    b. Briefly explain the key components of a Mainframe Symmetric system (6 marks)
    c. Explain Instruction Address Calculation (ac) (3 marks)

    QUESTION THREE

    a. Evaluate the following using two’s compliment, expressing your answer in binary
    i. 1710 - 1010
    ii. 910 +1110 (8 marks)
    b. Outline the four (4) categories of micro-operations known to you (4 marks)
    c. State three (3) basic functions that a computer can perform. (3 marks)

    QUESTION FOUR

    a. Explain the difference between hardwired control and micro programmed control.
    (6 Marks)
    b. Enumerate the characteristics of RISC Architectures. (6 Marks)
    c. All instructions follow same sequence of five pipeline stages. Mention two (2). (2 marks)

    QUESTION FIVE

    a. Differentiate between the following terms:(6 marks)


    i.) Control bus
    ii.) Address bus
    iii.) Data bus
    iv.) Karnaugh map
    v.) Boolean algebra
    vi.) Tag check

    b. List and explain any three performance parameters used in memory (6 marks)
    c. State and explain the two (2) objectives of Operating System(OS) (3 marks)

    QUESTION SIX

    a. Evaluate the following using two’s compliment (5 marks)


    i. 0000 0101 – 0000 1000
    ii. 0000 0111 – 0000 0011

    b. With the aid of an illustrative diagram, explain the five-state process model. (10 marks)

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