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. Table of Contents Concept Mapping and Problem Solving.
