MCA MAGADH UNIVERSITY QUESTION (2009-2012) (Fifth Semester) COMPUTER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

MCA MAGADH UNIVERSITY QUESTION (2009-2012) (Fifth Semester) COMPUTER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

                                                                        Time: 4 hours
                                                                        Full marks: 80
                                                          The questions are of equal value.
                                                                Answer any five questions.

1. What is parallel processing? Explain parallelism in uniprocessor system.

2. Explain the program partitioning and scheduling . Briefly discuss the scheduling strategies for multiprocessor.

3. Briefly explain the super scalar and vector processors.

4. What is backplane bus system? Discuss the major components of active backplane.

5. Explain the principles of multithreading. Briefly discuss the latency hiding techniques.

6. List the name of parallel computer models. Explain some of the models with diagram.

7. What do you mean by memory hierarchy? Explain the differences between primary memory and secondary memory.

8. Write short notes on any two of the following:
    (a) RISC and CISE processor
    (b) Flynn's classification
    (c) Virtual memory technology
    (d) Data flow architecture

9. (a) Discuss the main features of cache memory.
    (b) Explain the cache memory organization.

10. (a) Briefly explain hybrid architecture of computer organization.
      (b) Briefly explain shared memory organisation.