What This Document Is
This document is a midterm examination for CEG 320, a Computer Organization course at Wright State University. It’s designed to assess a student’s understanding of fundamental concepts covered in the first half of the course, focusing on the interplay between high-level programming concepts and the underlying hardware. The exam tests knowledge of assembly language, computer architecture principles, and the instruction cycle. It’s a closed-book assessment intended to evaluate individual comprehension.
Why This Document Matters
This resource is invaluable for students currently enrolled in CEG 320, or those preparing to take a similar computer organization course. It’s particularly useful for self-assessment; reviewing the *types* of questions asked can help identify areas where further study is needed. Understanding the scope of the exam – the topics covered and the format of the questions – can significantly reduce test anxiety and improve performance. It’s best utilized *after* completing assigned readings and practice problems, as a final check of preparedness.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document presents the examination itself, but does *not* include solutions, explanations, or detailed worked examples. It will not teach you the material; it assumes you have already engaged with the course content. It’s a snapshot of the assessment, not a substitute for thorough learning. Accessing the full document is required to see the specific questions and formulate answers.
What This Document Provides
* A comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions covering core computer organization topics.
* Questions relating to number representation (2’s complement, ASCII, floating point).
* Assessment of understanding of the instruction cycle and its stages.
* Questions testing knowledge of LC-3 assembly language instructions and addressing modes.
* Problems connecting high-level programming concepts (C/C++) to low-level machine representation.
* Questions regarding memory organization and I/O mapping.
* An indication of the relative weight of different topics within the midterm exam.
