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VVI Questions Microprocessor

The document outlines important questions related to Microprocessor and Computer Architecture, divided into seven units covering topics such as microprocessor types, instruction cycles, the 8085 instruction set, computer architecture, microprogrammed control units, computer arithmetic, and input/output organization. Each unit includes specific questions aimed at assessing understanding of fundamental concepts and practical applications. The document serves as a study guide for students preparing for examinations in this field.

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VVI Questions Microprocessor

The document outlines important questions related to Microprocessor and Computer Architecture, divided into seven units covering topics such as microprocessor types, instruction cycles, the 8085 instruction set, computer architecture, microprogrammed control units, computer arithmetic, and input/output organization. Each unit includes specific questions aimed at assessing understanding of fundamental concepts and practical applications. The document serves as a study guide for students preparing for examinations in this field.

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Very Very Important (VVI) Questions

Microprocessor and Computer Architecture


(EG2204CT)

Unit 1: Introduction to Microprocessor (14 Marks)


• What are the types of microprocessors and how have they evolved over time?
• Explain the function of the Data Bus, Address Bus, and Control Bus in a microprocessor.
• Draw and explain the Pin diagram of 8085 microprocessor.
• Describe the internal architecture of 8085.
• What are the limitations of the 8085 microprocessor?

Unit 2: Instruction Cycle and Timing Diagram (5 Marks)


• Explain the machine cycle and instruction cycle of 8085.
• Draw and explain the timing diagram of memory read and write operations.
• What is the difference between input/output read and memory read operations in terms of timing?

Unit 3: 8085 Instruction Set (22 Marks)


• Describe the format of single byte, two-byte, and three-byte instructions with examples.
• Explain the different addressing modes used in the 8085 microprocessor.
• Write short notes on: Data Transfer, Arithmetic, Logical, Branch, Stack, and Machine Control
Instructions.
• Write a simple program in 8085 assembly to add two 8-bit numbers.
• Write an assembly program to check if a number is even or odd.

Unit 4: Basic Computer Architecture (7 Marks)


• What is computer architecture? Briefly describe its history.
• Explain the concept of memory hierarchy and cache memory.
• What is a common bus system? Explain its significance.
• Differentiate between stored program organization and hardwired control.

Unit 5: Design of Microprogrammed Control Unit (18 Marks)


• What is a microprogrammed control unit? Explain with a diagram.
• Define and explain the terms: Control Word, Microinstruction, Microprogram, Control Memory.
• Describe the address sequencing process in a control unit.
• Compare RISC and CISC architectures.
• Explain pipelining with reference to instruction execution.
• Write notes on: Arithmetic Pipeline, Vector Operation, Memory Interleaving.
• What is the difference between stack and general register organization?

Unit 6: Computer Arithmetic (5 Marks)


• Explain fixed point and floating point representation of numbers.
• How is signed magnitude data used in addition and subtraction?
• Describe Booth’s multiplication algorithm.
• Write steps to perform addition and subtraction using 2's complement method.

Unit 7: Input/Output Organization (9 Marks)


• Explain the difference between: I/O Bus and Memory Bus, Isolated I/O and Memory Mapped I/O.
• What is asynchronous data transfer? Explain Strobe and Handshaking methods.
• Describe Programmed I/O, Interrupt-initiated I/O, and DMA.
• What is an I/O processor? How does it differ from DMA?

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