DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Computer Science) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2016.
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
(2007 Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — (10 3 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
1. How parallel computer architecture are classified?
2. Define multi vector computers.
3. How program scheduling is performed in parallelism?
4. Give the purpose of performance metrics.
5. Mention the need for compilers.
6. What is meant by code optimization?
7. Define virtual memory.
8. What is the need for Cache memory?
9. Define thread level parallelism.
10. What is meant by multiprocessor?
SECTION B — × 10 40 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
11. Describe the evolution of computer system.
12. Explain the working concept of SIMD computers.
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13. Discuss on the program flow mechanisms in parallelism.
14. How to achieve synchronization in parallel programming
environments?
15. Discuss on the functionality of Input/Output sub system.
16. Explain the functionalities of the operating system in
multiprocessor system.
SECTION C — 15 30 marks)
Answer any TWO questions.
17. How the parallelism is implemented in uniprocessor
systems? Explain.
18. Explain the concept of loop parallelization and pipelining.
19. Describe the hierarchy followed in memory structure.