As you want to get the Diploma in Computer Science 2nd semester question papers of past years so here is the information of the same for you:

Q1. Explain five generation of computers.

Q2. a. What are the similarities and distinctions between multiprocessor and multicomputer systems? Explain the classification of multiprocessor systems. b. Differentiate between multifactor and SIMD computer.

Q3. a). What is difference b/w “Computer Architecture” and “Computer Organization”? b). Explain various input output devices and their functions in brief.

Q4. Define the following terms;

Distributed Memory Multicomputer
COMA Model
Vector Pipe lining
Back Plane Bus System

Q5. Attempt all the questions:

a) What is an instruction cycle? Explain program execution with the help of instruction.

b) Discuss the basic structure of CPU? Write short notes on types of Registers used in computer system.

Q6. Attempt all the questions: a) Distinguish various types of memory on the basis of method of accessing units of data. Explain them in detail.

b) Explain the subroutine instruction-giving example.

Q7. Attempt all the questions:

a) Why do modern processors have several registers rather than an accumulator plus one or two index registers?

b) Explain hard-wired control of a CPU.

Q8. Discuss Booth’s algorithm and explain this with an example of your choice.

Q9. Attempt all questions:

a) What is Full –Adder? Implement it stepwise including truth table and circuit designing.

b) Draw a state Diagram of Instruction Cycle without Interrupts.