COMPSCI 2GA3: Computer Architecture
Course exam catalog and study material archive for Computer Architecture at McMaster University (McMaster). Request verified past exam papers and study resources directly through our student community.
Course Description
Computer organization and machine architecture exploring binary representation, combinational and sequential logic circuits, instruction set architecture (ISA), assembly programming, pipelining, and memory hierarchies.
This archive catalogs 11 free educational resources and past exams for COMPSCI 2GA3 (Computer Architecture) at McMaster University (McMaster), containing 5 midterm papers, 5 final examinations, and 1 worksheet. Dated documents represent 5 distinct academic years between 2020 and 2024.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Instruction set architecture (ISA) design, register allocation, and assembly-to-machine encoding in COMPSCI 2GA3
- Processor pipelining: data hazards, control hazards, branch prediction, and forwarding paths
- Memory hierarchy: cache placement (direct, set-associative), hit/miss latency, and cache coherence
- Digital logic datapath design: ALU operations, combinational circuits, and sequential state machines in Computer Architecture
Study Resource for Computer Architecture
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
McMaster University (McMaster) COMPSCI 2GA3 Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
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Final Exam 2020
McMaster University (McMaster) COMPSCI 2GA3 Final Exam 2020
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
McMaster University (McMaster) COMPSCI 2GA3 Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Final Exam 2021
McMaster University (McMaster) COMPSCI 2GA3 Final Exam 2021
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
McMaster University (McMaster) COMPSCI 2GA3 Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
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Final Exam 2022
McMaster University (McMaster) COMPSCI 2GA3 Final Exam 2022
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
McMaster University (McMaster) COMPSCI 2GA3 Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
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Final Exam 2023
McMaster University (McMaster) COMPSCI 2GA3 Final Exam 2023
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
McMaster University (McMaster) COMPSCI 2GA3 Midterm (Exam 1) 2024
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Final Exam 2024
McMaster University (McMaster) COMPSCI 2GA3 Final Exam 2024
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Worksheet 1
McMaster University (McMaster) COMPSCI 2GA3 Worksheet 1
Assessment Inventory for COMPSCI 2GA3 (11 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2024 | Midterm | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2024 | Final | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2023 | Midterm | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2023 | Final | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2022 | Midterm | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2021 | Final | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2020 | Final | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Worksheet 1 | Worksheet | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 11 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this COMPSCI 2GA3 archive?
This collection for COMPSCI 2GA3 at McMaster University (McMaster) catalogs 11 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Worksheets. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this COMPSCI 2GA3 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2020 to 2024, representing 5 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free COMPSCI 2GA3 past exams?
All cataloged COMPSCI 2GA3 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the McMaster University (McMaster) course syllabus.