Examination

Data representation: Number system, binary numbers, addition, subtraction and complements.

Logic circuits: The use of Boolean algebra to write equations that describe logic circuits and the basic techniques used to manipulate Boolean equations. The design and Construction of Logic circuits, both synchronous and asynchronous, including encoders, decoders and adders.

Computer hardware: Processor design and operation, memory and file system, file allocation, Input/output devices and peripherals, bus architectures, fetch-execute cycle.

Operating systems: The role of the operating system, resource management, processes, and threads, non-pre-emptive and pre-emptive scheduling.

Computer Architecture - 5614TECYPC

Computer Architecture

State the operation and design of logic gates to use Boolean algebra in representing logic circuit

Explain computer architecture in terms of processor, memory, bus, interconnection, machine instruction cycle and different I/O devices

Explain principles of operating systems and their operation via processes, threads and scheduling

Understand the digital representation of data in a computer system