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Section A: Long Answer Questions

Attempt any TWO questions.

3 questions·10 marks each
1long10 marks

Explain the data transfer schemes of a microprocessor: programmed I/O, interrupt-driven I/O and DMA. Compare them.

iodata-transfer
2long10 marks

Explain the 8253/8254 Programmable Interval Timer. Describe its operating modes and applications.

8253timer
3long10 marks

Write an assembly language program to sort an array of numbers in ascending order. Explain the algorithm used.

assemblyprogramming
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Section B: Short Answer Questions

Attempt any EIGHT questions.

9 questions·5 marks each
4short5 marks

Differentiate between accumulator and general purpose registers.

registers
5short5 marks

What is the maximum memory addressable by 8086 and why?

8086memory
6short5 marks

Explain the role of the 8253 timer.

8253
7short5 marks

What are conditional and unconditional jump instructions?

instruction-set
8short5 marks

What is the function of the RESET signal?

signals
9short5 marks

Explain the rotate and shift instructions.

instruction-set
10short5 marks

What is interrupt priority?

interrupt
11short5 marks

Differentiate between synchronous and asynchronous data transfer.

io
12short5 marks

What is the use of the INT and IRET instructions?

interrupt