CACS155 Microprocessor and Computer Architecture

Microprocessor and Computer Architecture TU Board 2020 question paper

10 questionsSit this paper (timed)

Tribhuvan University

Bachelor of Computer Application

Semester 2 · TU Board 2020

Course Title: Microprocessor and Computer Architecture (CACS155)

Full Marks: 60Pass Marks: 24Time: 3 hours

Candidates are required to answer the question in their own words as far as possible.

Group B

Attempt any SIX question.(6 × 5 = 30)

  1. 2.

    Define CPU. Differentiate between Microprocessor and Microcontroller with example.

    5
  2. 3.

    Define instruction cycle. Explain the opcode fetch machine cycle for MOV A, B with timing diagram. (Opcode: MOV A, B = 78h)

    5
  3. 4.

    Write an ALP using 8085 to check number stored in memory location 8080h is either even or odd.

    5
  4. 5.

    What is cache memory? Explain the elements of cache design.

    5
  5. 6.

    Explain the organization of Microprogrammed Control Unit.

    5
  6. 7.

    What is pipeline? Explain the four segment instruction pipeline.

    5
  7. 8.

    Write short notes on (any two): a) Accumulator b) 8085 Interrupts c) Structure of Hard Disk

    5

Group C

Attempt any TWO questions(2 × 10 = 20)

  1. 9.

    Define instruction set. Classify the instructions available in 8085 with example.

    10
  2. 10.

    Define the addressing mode. Explain the various instruction addressing modes with example.

    10
  3. 11.

    Define micro-program? Describe symbolic micro-program for instruction FETCH routine. Explain the organization of micro-program sequencer for control memory with suitable diagram.

    10

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