of data were correct.

Calculations calculations are the calculations most of the

representation Appropriate were correct correct. However, were correct. calculations
and application mathematical except a minor few steps were Some incorrect were incorrect.
of computer symbols were error. omitted. The answers were Failed to show
math used, and all method used to the result of the steps of
calculations steps/workings solved the problem errors at some calculation.
were shown. were correct, but stage of the Either the
there were one or calculation, answers were
two which incorrect or the
miscalculations. propagated with steps were
the next steps. wrong..
Some of the
steps showed
the basic
understanding
the numbering
system.
Application of The Boolean Boolean Few minor error in More than half The Boolean
Boolean expressions are expressions and applying the of the Boolean equation, logic
algebra and correct and algebraic Boolean identities. expressions diagram and the
digital logic minimised. All calculations Could reduce the were correct. truth tables were
and steps are were correct, number of logic Applied incorrect and
interpretation explained. however few gates, but not as Boolean they do not
of complex Correctly steps were not much required by identities but conform to the
circuits mentioned the shown or only the question. could not reach question.
Boolean minor error. to the final step.
identities.
All identities
were mentioned
accurately.

formats. Please upload the document in the Turnitin within deadline.

2. The first page (cover page) of the document file should have the following information clearly
mentioned:

a. Your full name

b. Your Student ID
c. Subject Code (ITC544)
d. Assessment item number and name (Assignment 1: Data Representation and Digital Logic)

3. Each page should have page numbers in page x of y format (including the cover page).

4. You DO NOT need to provide any references for any of the questions.

Assessment item 4
Assignment 2: MARIE and ISA
Value: 15%
Due date: 14-May-2017
Return date: 05-Jun-2017
Submission method options
Alternative submission method

Task

1. (a) The Fibonacci numbers are the numbers in the following integer sequence, called the Fibonacci
sequence, and are characterised by the fact that every number after the first two is the sum of the two

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preceding ones: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 114, etc.

By definition, the first two numbers in the Fibonacci sequence are 0 and 1, and each subsequent
number is the sum of the previous two. We define Fib(0)=0, Fib(1)=1, Fib(2)=1, Fib(3)=2,
Fib(4)=3, etc. The first 22 Fibonacci numbers given below:

Fib(0) Fib(1) Fib(2) Fib(3) Fib(4) Fib(5) Fib(6) Fib(7) Fib(8) Fib(9) Fib(10)
0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 55

Fib(11) Fib(12) Fib(13) Fib(14) Fib(15) Fib(16) Fib(17) Fib(18) Fib(19) Fib(20) Fib(21)
89 144 233 377 610 987 1597 2584 4181 6765 10946

Write a MARIE program to calculate Fib(n), where the user inputs n. For example, if the user inputs 7,
the program outputs the value 13; if the user inputs 15, the program outputs the value 610; if the user
inputs 20, the program outputs the value 6765 etc. You need to write and run the program using
MARIE simulator. Please include appropriate comments to make your code readable.[10 marks]

(b) For some values of n, your program will not produce correct results. You can check this by
gradually increasing the values of n and checking for the correct outputs. What is the maximum value
of n for which your program produces a correct result? Why? Please comment on this [5 marks].

2. You are designing an instruction set for your computer. All the instructions are of same size (11 bits
long). The size of an address field is 4 bits. You have already designed 5 2-address instructions and 45
1-address instructions. How many 0-address instructions still you can fit? Justify your answer. [7
marks]

3. Write codes to implement the expression: A= (B + C * D E) on 3-, 2-, 1- and 0-address

machines. In accordance with programming language practice, computing the expression should not
change the values of its operands. [8 marks]
Rationale

This assessment task covers topics on CPU operation and Instruction Set Architecture, and has been
designed to ensure that you are engaging with the subject content on a regular basis. More specifically
it seeks to assess your ability to:

be able to investigate the internal operation of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and
describe how it is used to execute instructions;
be able to investigate and describe in detail the essential elements of computer organisation
including internal bus, memory, Input/Output ( I/O) organisations and interfacing standards
and discuss how these elements function;

Marking criteria
Criteria HD
DI (75%-84%) CR (65%-74%) PS (50%-64%) FL (0%-49%)
(85%-100%)
Simulating and The code meets Code meets Code meets Code meets Code does not
investigating of the specification specification. specification meet the
internal specification. and is well Most of the time but has errors in specification
operations of Code is well documented produces correct operation. Little
CPU and it's documented with comments. results, however commenting.
instruction with comments. Minor errors in does not produce Basic idea is
execution The program exlapnations. correct results for
produces correct special inputs.

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 outputs in every Little expressed by
input situations. documentation the codes and
and comments. explnations.
Comprehension Answers are All answers are Few minor errors The final result No attempt or
of internal corrects. All correct with a in calculating the is not correct, incorrect
elements of steps are minor error. All address spaces. however the calculations
computer correctly codes are The steps show calculations showing no or
organisation shown. correct except a the clear show the basic minimum
All codes are minor error. understanding of understanding understanding of
accurately the address space of the the topic.
written. caiculation. instruction set Codes do not
All codes written architecture. meet the
correctly however More than half specification.
the order were not of the codes are
maintained correct.
corretly.

Presentation
1. Please compose the answers in a document file (doc or docx format). Please do not submit in pdf
formats. Please upload the document in the Turnitin within deadline.

2. The first page (cover page) of the document file should have the following information clearly
mentioned:

a. Your full name

b. Your Student ID
c. Subject Code (ITC544)
d. Assessment item number and name (Assignment 2: MARIE & ISA)

3. Each page should have page numbers in page x of y format (including the cover page).

4. You DO NOT need to provide any references for any of the questions.
Assessment item 5
Online Quiz
Value: 10%
Due date: 26-May-2017
Return date: -
Length: 20 minutes
Submission method options
Interact2 Test

Task

The onlnie quiz will be on all topics of the subject. The online quiz will be activated on 26 May 2017
and will be closed on 5 June 2017. You may attempt the online quiz as many times you wish, and the
highest score will be taken. Each time you will have 20 multiple choice questions (randomly selected
by the system from a large question pool), and you will receive 20 minutes to finish it. Attempting
online quiz many times will help you to prepare for the final exam too, as you will have similar type of
multiple choice questions in the exam.

Rationale

This assessment task covers all topics, and has been designed to ensure that you are engaging with the
subject content on a regular basis. More specifically it seeks to assess your ability to:

be able to understand and appropriately use computer organisation and architecture

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