Chapter 1, Computer System Overview

#	Question	Marks	Year
1	Draw the instruction cycle with interrupts	2	Jan,2003
2	Explain Interrupt processing	5	Jan,2006
3	Define the following terms  Memory Hierarchy	2	Jan,2000
4	Write a short note on cache memory OR Explain the use of cache memory	5 2	Jan,2006 Jan,2003
5	Summarize the three techniques for performing I/O function within operating system. Describe the DMA technique briefly. OR Explain briefly the three techniques for performing I/O OR Explain program driven I/O and interrupt driven I/O OR Technique for performing I/O functions OR List the drawbacks of programmed I/O. OR List and explain the different techniques for performing I/O	4 1 3 3 2 3	Jan,2000 Jan,2003 Aug,2004 Aug,2004 Jan,2005 Jan,2008