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Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) : Second Semester

This document outlines the course content for the second semester of a Bachelor of Computer Application program. It includes 6 units that cover topics such as microprocessors, assembly language programming, computer architecture, microprogrammed control, central processing units, and parallel processing. The units include questions to be answered and programming assignments, focusing on microprocessors, programming, computer organization, and parallel architectures.

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Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) : Second Semester

This document outlines the course content for the second semester of a Bachelor of Computer Application program. It includes 6 units that cover topics such as microprocessors, assembly language programming, computer architecture, microprogrammed control, central processing units, and parallel processing. The units include questions to be answered and programming assignments, focusing on microprocessors, programming, computer organization, and parallel architectures.

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Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

Second Semester
Microprocessor and Computer Architecture Assignment (1-6)
Unit 1: Fundamental of Microprocessor (5 Hrs.)
Questions:
1. Define Microprocessor. Differentiate between Microprocessor and Microcontroller with
example.
2. Explain microprocessor as a CPU.
3. Explain the organization of microprocessor based system with block diagram.
4. Explain the microprocessor architecture and its operations.
5. Explain the bus architecture of 8085 microprocessor.
6. Explain the 8085 microprocessor signals with pin diagram.
7. Explain the 8085 microprocessor with its functional diagram.
8. Explain the op-code fetch and memory read machine cycles for MVI A, 48H with timing
for execution diagram.
9. Explain the 8085 microprocessor addressing modes with example.
10. List the features of 8086 microprocessor with its block diagram.
11. Write short notes on: Control and Status Signals, Flags, Instruction Cycle, Machine Cycle,
T-States.

Unit 2: Introduction to Assembly Language Programming (10 Hrs.)


Laboratory Work:
1. Write a program to:
a. Load an 8-bit data in register
b. Transfer data Between registers
c. Transfer data Specific data byte to a register
d. Transfer data Specific data byte to a memory location
e. Transfer data From memory location to a register
2. Write a program to add two hexadecimal numbers and display the sum at the output
PORT1.
3. Write a program to subtract two 8-bit hex numbers.
4. Write a program to add two 16 bit hex numbers.
5. Write a program to subtract two 16 bit hex numbers.
6. Write a program to multiply two 8-bit hex numbers.
7. Write a program to show division using 8 –bit hex numbers.
8. Write a program to check the specific data is either even of odd.
9. Write a program to find largest number in array of data.

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10. Write a program to find the smallest number in array of data.
Questions:
1. Define Assembling. Explain the merits and demerits of Assembly Language
Programming.
2. Explain the 8085 Programming model.
3. Classify the 8085 Instruction Set with example.
4. Write short notes on: Instruction word size, Data format

Unit 3: Basic Computer Architecture (4 Hrs.)


Questions:
1. Explain the role of John Von Neumann in development of computer.
2. Explain the Memory Hierarchy with diagram.
3. Explain the elements of cache design.
4. Explain the internal structure of Hard Disk.
5. Explain the concept of Stored Program Organization.
6. Demonstrate the theory of direct and indirect address with instruction format diagrams.
7. Define registers. Explain the basic computer registers with their uses.
8. Define Bus System. Explain the bus system construction mechanisms using Multiplexers
and Three - state buffer gates.
9. Explain the instruction set design issues.
10. Explain the structure of control unit of basic computer.
11. Define Instruction cycle. Explain the instruction cycle with state diagram.

Unit 4: Micro-programmed Control (10 Hrs.)


Questions:
1. Explain the Design procedure of Accumulator Logic.
2. Explain the Gate structure for controlling the LD, INR, and CLR of Accumulator.
3. Explain the components of ALU with their functions.
4. Define the Control Unit. Explain the organization of Micro-programmed Control unit.
5. Differentiate between Hardwired and Micro-programmed Control Design.
6. Explain the address sequencing procedure.
7. Explain the conditional branching mechanism.
8. What do you mean by mapping of instructions? Explain the procedure for mapping from
instruction code to microinstruction address.
9. Define Micro-program. Differentiate between Symbolic and Binary micro-program with
example.
10. Explain the basic requirements for designing control unit.
11. Explain the structure of Control Unit.

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12. Write the role of micro-program sequencer in micro-programmed control unit.

Unit 5: Central Processing Unit (10 Hrs.)


Questions:
1. Explain the Register set with common ALU. OR Explain the general register organization
2. Define control word. Explain the procedure for determining control word for specific
operation.
3. Define stack. Explain the stack organization.
4. Explain the different instruction formats with examples.
5. Explain the different types of instruction addressing modes.
6. Explain the different Data Transfer and Manipulation instruction.
7. What are control instructions? Explain the different types of program control instructions
with their roles.
8. Define program interrupt. Explain the types of interrupt.
9. Write short notes on: Status bit conditions, Conditional branch instructions, Subroutine
Call and Return.
10. Differentiate between CISC and RISC architecture.
Unit 6: Pipeline, Vector Processing and Multiprocessors (6 Hrs.)
Questions:
1. What is parallel processing? Explain the benefits of parallel processing.
2. Explain the classifications of parallel processing by M. J. Flynn.
3. What is pipelining? Explain the role of pipelining in computing.
4. Define instruction pipeline. Explain the four segment instruction pipeline.
5. Explain the different pipeline hazards (conflicts)?
6. How to handle the branch instruction in pipeline? Explain.
7. Define vector processing. Explain the application areas of vector processing.
8. Explain the characteristics of multiprocessor system.
9. Explain the interconnection structure of multiprocessor system.
10. Write short notes on: Arithmetic pipeline, vector operations, and matrix multiplications.

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