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The document outlines important questions for a semester exam covering various topics in computer science, including number systems, digital logic, computer organization, memory organization, and I/O organization. Each unit contains specific questions that require explanations, definitions, comparisons, and diagrams related to concepts such as logic gates, CPU functionality, memory hierarchy, and data transfer modes. The document serves as a study guide for students preparing for their exams.

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Fco Imp Questions by Prince Singhhehsjsjsjw

The document outlines important questions for a semester exam covering various topics in computer science, including number systems, digital logic, computer organization, memory organization, and I/O organization. Each unit contains specific questions that require explanations, definitions, comparisons, and diagrams related to concepts such as logic gates, CPU functionality, memory hierarchy, and data transfer modes. The document serves as a study guide for students preparing for their exams.

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Most Important Questions for our Sem Exam by Prince Singh

Unit 1: Number Systems & Character Codes

1. Explain different number systems (Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal) used in computing.
Perform inter-conversions between any two given number systems. (e.g., Decimal to
Binary/Hex, Binary to Octal/Hex, etc.)

2. Describe the purpose and representation of various character codes like BCD, ASCII, and
EBCDIC. Compare and contrast ASCII and EBCDIC.

Unit 2: Digital Logic & Combinational Circuits

1. Define Logic Gates. Explain the working of Basic (AND, OR, NOT), Universal (NAND, NOR),
and Exclusive (XOR, XNOR) gates with their symbols and truth tables.

2. State and prove De Morgan's Theorems using truth tables and Boolean algebra.

3. Simplify Boolean expressions using Karnaugh Maps (K-Maps) for 3-variable and 4-variable
expressions.

4. Design and explain the working of a Half-Adder and a Full-Adder with their truth tables
and logic circuit diagrams.

5. Differentiate between a Multiplexer and a Demultiplexer. Explain the operation of a 4x1


Multiplexer or a 1x4 Demultiplexer with a logic diagram.

6. Explain the function of a Decoder and an Encoder with suitable examples/diagrams.

Unit 3: Basic Computer Organization & CPU

1. Draw and explain the basic operational flowchart of a computer system. Describe the
Fetch-Execute Cycle (Instruction Cycle) in detail.

2. Explain the functional units of a Central Processing Unit (CPU). Differentiate between
Hardwired and Micro-programmed control unit designs.

3. Describe different CPU organizations (e.g., General Register Organization, Stack


Organization), highlighting their characteristics.

4. What are Addressing Modes? Explain any five common addressing modes with examples.

5. Discuss the common Instruction Formats and their components (opcode, operand fields).

6. Explain the concept of Bus Architecture in a computer system, describing the roles of
Address Bus, Data Bus, and Control Bus.

Unit 4: Memory Organization

1. Explain the concept of Memory Hierarchy in a computer system. Discuss the characteristics
(speed, cost, capacity) and role of each level.

2. What is Cache Memory? Explain the concepts of Cache Hit and Cache Miss, and how cache
memory enhances system performance.

3. Define Virtual Memory. How does it work to provide a larger apparent memory space?
Explain the role of paging and segmentation.
Most Important Questions for our Sem Exam by Prince Singh
4. Differentiate between Main Memory (RAM, ROM) and Auxiliary Memory (Secondary
Storage).

5. Describe the organization and performance parameters of a Magnetic Disk.

Unit 5: I/O Organization

1. Explain the necessity and functions of an I/O Interface.

2. Compare and contrast different Modes of I/O data transfer: Programmed I/O, Interrupt-
Driven I/O, and Direct Memory Access (DMA).

3. Explain the working principle and advantages of Direct Memory Access (DMA).

4. What is Priority Interrupt? How are multiple interrupt requests managed in a computer
system?

5. Differentiate between RISC and CISC architectures, listing their key features.

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