BSc CSIT (TU) Science Computer Architecture (BSc CSIT, CSC208) Question Paper 2077
This is the official BSc CSIT (TU) (Science stream) Computer Architecture (BSc CSIT, CSC208) question paper for 2077, as set in the regular annual examination. It carries 60 full marks and a time allowance of 180 minutes, across 12 questions. On Kekkei you can attempt this Computer Architecture (BSc CSIT, CSC208) past paper online with a timer, get instant AI feedback and step-by-step solutions, and track the topics where you lose marks — completely free. Whether you are revising for your BSc CSIT (TU) Computer Architecture (BSc CSIT, CSC208) exam or solving previous years' question papers, this 2077 paper is a great way to practise under real exam conditions.
Section A: Long Answer Questions
Attempt any TWO questions.
Explain the different modes of data transfer between CPU and I/O devices: programmed I/O, interrupt-driven I/O and DMA.
Explain the basic organization of a CPU. Describe the function of various registers and the instruction cycle with the help of a diagram.
Explain Flynn's classification of computer architectures (SISD, SIMD, MISD, MIMD) with examples.
Section B: Short Answer Questions
Attempt any EIGHT questions.
Explain register transfer language with examples of micro-operations.
Explain the algorithm for division of unsigned integers (restoring division) with an example.
Explain the concept of microprogrammed control and microinstruction format.
What is virtual memory? Explain the concept of paging.
Explain the instruction format and the types of instructions based on the number of addresses.
Explain set-associative mapping technique of cache memory with an example.
Explain the IEEE 754 floating point representation for single precision numbers with an example.
Explain the memory hierarchy in a computer system with a suitable diagram.
What is an interrupt? Explain the different types of interrupts.