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Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State

department of computer science
college of computing
western delta university

first semester examination 2023/2024 session

CSC305 - computer architecture time: 2hrs: 30mins

Answer any four (4) questions

  1. Question 1 (17.5 marks)

    1. Write the major characteristics of a RISC processor. (10 marks)
    2. What is the difference between a RISC and a CISC Processer. (7.5 marks)

  2. Question 2 (17.5 marks)

    1. Draw a Block diagram of a computer (5 marks)
    2. Draw a flowchart of CPU Operations. (5 marks)
    3. Write short notes on Microprocessor, and draw a block diagram of a microprocessor. (7.5 marks)

  3. Question 3 (17.5 marks)

    1. What is Redundancy and how is it introduced? (10 marks)
    2. Name two types of redundancy and how the reorganization is achieved? (7.5 marks)

  4. Question 4 (17.5 marks)

    1. Briefly define 4 classification of computer networks and explain the classification in details. (10 marks)
    2. Name 5 network applications. (5 marks)

  5. Question 5 (17.5 marks)

    1. What is the difference between hardwired and microprogrammed computers?(10 marks)
    2. Explain in details 5 types of computer networks. (7.5 marks)

  6. Question 6 (17.5 marks)

    1. What is fault tolerant? (5.5 marks)
    2. Briefly describe faults and their manifestations. (6 marks)
    3. Briefly explain five system fault response stages. (6 marks)