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How are floating-point numbers represented in computer systems ?
What is virtual memory ?
Define latency.
(5 x 2 = 10 marks)
Part C

Answer any five questions.
Each question carries 4 marks.

Explain different memory reference instructions.
Write a short note on address sequencing.
Write a short note on how accumulator logic is designed.
Differentiate between RAM and ROM.
Explain the process of floating-point number addition with suitable example.
Distinguish between magnetic and optical storage device.
What are the different types of hazards ?
Describe stack organization.
(5 x 4 = 20 marks)
Part D

Answer any five questions.
Each question carries 8 marks.

Give a detailed account on different data manipulation instructions used in computer organization.
Explain different phases of instruction cycle.

Sketch the internal organization of CPU along with its functionalities with block diagram.
Explain modes of addressing used in assembly language instruction with suitable examples.
Explain virtual memory. Discuss how paging helps in implementing virtual memory.
Distinguish between RISC and CISC.

Explain in detail about the strobe control method of asynchronous data transfer and its
disadvantages.

Explain instruction pipeline in detail.

(5 x 8 = 40 marks)

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