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MCS 202

The document outlines the structure and content of the MCS-202 exam for the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications, scheduled for June 2024. It includes details on the exam format, compulsory questions, and various topics such as computer architecture, data conversions, processor types, and addressing modes. The exam consists of multiple questions requiring explanations, comparisons, and practical applications related to computer organization.

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MCS 202

The document outlines the structure and content of the MCS-202 exam for the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications, scheduled for June 2024. It includes details on the exam format, compulsory questions, and various topics such as computer architecture, data conversions, processor types, and addressing modes. The exam consists of multiple questions requiring explanations, comparisons, and practical applications related to computer organization.

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of Printed Pages : 5 MCS–202

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

(PGDCA-NEW)

Term-End Examination

June, 2024
MCS-202 : COMPUTER ORGANISATION

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Weightage : 70%

Note : Question No. 1 is compulsory and carries

40 marks. Attempt any three questions

from the remaining Question No. 2 to

Question No. 5.

1. (a) Explain Harvard architecture with the

help of a diagram. 5

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(b) Perform the following conversions : 5

(i) Decimal (873)10 to Binary

(ii) Decimal (384)10 to Hexadecimal

(iii) Hexadecimal (FAB)h to Octal

(iv) ASCII string ‘the escape sequence’ to

UTF8

(v) Octal (765)8 to Decimal

(c) Differentiate between CLV and CAV type

of disk organizations. 5

(d) Explain two-way set associative Cache

mapping with a suitable example. 5

(e) Differentiate between RISC processor and

CISC processor. Give utility of each. 5

(f) What is an interrupt ? Explain the use of

interrupt in input/output with the help of

an example. 5
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(g) List the various register categories

involved with 8086 microprocessor. Also,

give the role of each type of register

category. 5

(h) Compare direct addressing mode and

indirect addressing mode. Give example for

each. 5

2. (a) Simplify the function :

F(A, B, C) = Σ (2, 3, 4, 5)

using k-map. Also, draw the circuit using

NAND gates. 5

(b) Explain the functioning of 2×4 decoder.

Draw its truth table and explain its logic

diagram with the help of example input. 8

(c) Explain the working of SR flip-flop with

the help of a logic diagram and

characteristic table. Also, explain the

excitation table of SR flip-flop. 7

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3. (a) Explain the concept of programmed I/O.


How is Direct Memory Access (DMA)
technique differ from programmed I/O
technique ? Under what situation is it
better to use DMA over programmed I/O ?

(b) Define disk access time. Write the equation


to compute disk access time. Also, discuss
the meaning of all the parameters involved
in the computation of disk access time. 7

(c) What are Charge-Coupled Devices


(CCDs) ? Briefly discuss the utility of
CCDs. 5

4. (a) Explain the following addressing modes,


with the help of a suitable diagram
(showing content of sample memory and
registers) : 10

(i) Register Indirect Addressing

(ii) Relative Addressing


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Note : Your diagram should include

instructions, operands and addresses.

(b) What is a micro-operation ? Explain

register transfer micro-operation with a

suitable example. 5

(c) Write a program in 8086 assembly

language, which converts a two digit ASCII

number to a packed BCD number. Explain

each step of the program. 5

5. Write short notes on the following : 5×4=20

(i) Cache coherence

(ii) Parallelism in uniprocessor systems

(iii) .Com programs and .Exe programs

(iv) Wilkes control

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