Computer Architecture: Internal Evaluation.
Internal
Evaluation: Presentation
Instructions:
Prepare and
deliver a concise, clear, and informative presentation on a specific topic
related to Computer Architecture from your syllabus. Your presentation should
be aimed at your peers, demonstrating your understanding of the chosen concept.
Presentation Guidelines:
1.
Topic Selection:
o
Choose one specific topic or sub-topic from any chapter in your
Computer Architecture syllabus (e.g., "Number System Conversions,"
"The 8086 Internal Architecture," "RISC vs. CISC
Architectures," "Types of Interrupts in 8086,"
"Simplification of Boolean Expressions," "Full-Adder
Design").
o
Ensure the topic is narrow enough to be covered effectively within the
time limit.
2.
Duration:
o
The presentation should be between 5 to 7 minutes long.
3.
Content Requirements:
o
Introduction: Briefly introduce your topic and explain why it’s important in the
context of Computer Architecture.
o
Core Concepts: Clearly explain the fundamental concepts and principles related to your
chosen topic. Use definitions, diagrams, and clear language.
o
Examples/Applications: Provide at least one simple example or real-world
application to illustrate the concept. This helps in making complex ideas
relatable.
o
Conclusion: Summarize the key takeaways and reiterate the significance of your
topic.
o
Q&A: Be prepared to answer a few questions from the audience or instructor
if time permits.
4.
Visual Aids:
o
You must use visual aids (e.g., slides, whiteboard, physical model) to
support your presentation. These should be clear, concise, and enhance your
explanation, not just replicate your spoken words.
Submission Requirements:
Students
must submit the following for evaluation:
- Presentation
Slides (PPT/PDF): The visual aid slides used during the presentation.
- Theory/Script
Document: A written document containing the detailed theory, explanation, or
script that forms the basis of their presentation. This should reflect the
content delivered orally and elaborate on the points made in the slides.
Internal
Evaluation: Case Study Question – Simple Car Door Ajar Warning
Scenario:
You are designing a simple warning system for a car to alert the driver if a
door is not properly closed while the car is in motion. The system has three
main inputs and one output:
- Input
A: ‘1’ if the Driver’s Door is open, ‘0’ if it’s closed.
- Input
B: ‘1’ if any Passenger Door is open, ‘0’ if all passenger
doors are closed.
- Input
C: ‘1’ if the car’s Gear Selector is in a "Drive"
(or Reverse) position (car is in motion), ‘0’ if it’s in "Park"
or "Neutral" (car is stationary).
The system’s
output is Output W: ‘1’ if the "Door Ajar" warning light
should be ON, ‘0’ if the warning light should be OFF.
The logic for turning the "Door Ajar"
warning light ON is as follows:
1.
The warning light MUST BE ON (W=1) if the car is in motion (C=1)
AND the Driver’s Door is open (A=1).
2.
The warning light MUST BE ON (W=1) if the car is in motion (C=1)
AND any Passenger Door is open (B=1).
3.
In all other situations (car is stationary, or all doors are closed),
the warning light should be OFF (W=0).
Tasks:
1.
Define Inputs and Output: Clearly list all input variables (A, B, C) and the
output variable (W). Describe what each ‘0’ and ‘1’ state represents for each
variable.
2.
Truth Table: Construct a complete truth table for the "Door Ajar Warning
(W)" based on all possible combinations of the three input variables (A,
B, C) and the defined logic rules.
3.
Boolean Expression Derivation:
o
Derive the unsimplified Boolean expression for
W in Sum-of-Products form directly from your truth table.
4.
Boolean Expression Simplification:
o
Simplify the SOP Boolean expression for W using the postulates and
theorems of Boolean Algebra. Show each step of your
simplification process.
5.
Logic Circuit Diagram:
o
Draw the logic circuit diagram for your simplified Boolean expression
using only basic AND, OR, and NOT gates.
