GATE CSE 1991


Question 1
Choose the correct alternatives (more than one may be correct) and write the corresponding letters only:
The advantages of CMOS technology over a MOS is:
A
lower power dissipation
B
greater speed
C
smaller chip size
D
fewer masks for fabrication
E
none of the above
Computer Organization   Memory Chip Design
Question 2
Choose the correct alternatives (more than one may be correct) and write the corresponding letters only:
Advantage of synchronous sequential circuits over asynchronous ones is:
A
faster operation
B
ease of avoiding problems due to hazards
C
lower hardware requirement
D
better noise immunity
E
none of the above
Digital Logic   Sequential Circuit


Question 3
Choose the correct alternatives (more than one may be correct) and write the corresponding letters only:
The total size of address space in a virtual memory system is limited by:
A
the length of MAR
B
the available secondary storage
C
the available main memory
D
all of the above
E
none of the above
Operating System   Memory Management
Question 4
Choose the correct alternatives (more than one may be correct) and write the corresponding letters only:
The TRAP interrupts mechanism of the 8085 microprocessor:
A
executes an RST by hardware
B
executes an instruction supplied by an external device through the INTA signal
C
executes an instruction from memory location 20H
D
executes a NOP
E
none of the above
Computer Organization   Interrupt
Question 5
Choose the correct alternatives (more than one may be correct ) and write the corresponding letters only
A "link editor" is a program that:
A
matches the parameters of the macro-definition with locations of the parameters of the macro call
B
matches external names of one program with their location in other programs
C
matches the parameters of subroutine definition with the location of parameters of subroutine call.
D
acts as a link between text editor and the user
E
acts as a link between compiler and the user program
Compiler Design   Runtime Environment


There are 5 questions to complete.

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