CSE 381: Computer Architecture
Course exam catalog and study material archive for Computer Architecture at Syracuse University (SU). Request verified past exam papers and study resources directly through our student community.
Course Description
Introduction to computer architecture and organization, exploring instruction set architectures, assembly language, CPU datapath/control design, memory hierarchies, and I/O systems. ## David B. Falk College of Sport & Human Dynamics
This archive catalogs 10 free educational resources and past exams for CSE 381 (Computer Architecture) at Syracuse University (SU), containing 3 midterm papers, 6 final examinations, and 1 quiz. Dated documents represent 8 distinct academic years between 2015 and 2024.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Instruction set architecture (ISA) design, register allocation, and assembly-to-machine encoding in CSE 381
- 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
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Final Exam 2015
Syracuse University (SU) CSE 381 Final Exam 2015
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
Syracuse University (SU) CSE 381 Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
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Final Exam 2016
Syracuse University (SU) CSE 381 Final Exam 2016
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Final Exam 2017
Syracuse University (SU) CSE 381 Final Exam 2017
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
Syracuse University (SU) CSE 381 Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
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Final Exam 2019
Syracuse University (SU) CSE 381 Final Exam 2019
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
Syracuse University (SU) CSE 381 Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Final Exam 2022
Syracuse University (SU) CSE 381 Final Exam 2022
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Final Exam 2024
Syracuse University (SU) CSE 381 Final Exam 2024
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Quiz 3
Syracuse University (SU) CSE 381 Quiz 3
Assessment Inventory for CSE 381 (10 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Exam 2024 | Final | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2017 | Final | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2016 | Midterm | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2016 | Final | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2015 | Final | 2015 | Illustrative Archive |
| Quiz 3 | Quiz | — | Illustrative Archive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this CSE 381 archive?
This collection for CSE 381 at Syracuse University (SU) catalogs 10 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Quizzes. 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 CSE 381 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2015 to 2024, representing 8 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free CSE 381 past exams?
All cataloged CSE 381 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 Syracuse University (SU) course syllabus.