Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University MLIS6 Application of Information Technology June 2007

MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (Revised)

Term-End Examination

MLIS6 Application of Information Technology

Important Instruction: This question paper should be attempted only by those candidates who have registered for MLIS before July, 2005

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with suitable examples and diagrams, wherever necessary. Write relevant Q. No. before writing the answer.

June 2007

1.1 Explain the basic parameters that characterise the storage technology of a computer system. Describe the different categories of storage technology with their features.

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1.2 Discuss the functions of Operating Systems (OS). Describe different categories of OS and their features.

2.1 Enumerate different types of communication systems based on the channels used and frequency of transmission. Describe the functioning of any one of them.

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2.2 Describe ISO-OSI Reference Model and its importance. Illustrate with a diagram.

3.1 What are the various operations in libraries that can be categorised as 'house keeping operations' ? Discuss how computers can be useful in performing these operations.

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3.2 Discuss the objectives and functions of DBMS. Describe different types of data models in this context.

4.1 Explain the needs and benefits of resource sharing in the present day context. Dscuss the role of international agencies in this direction.

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4.2 Describet he aims of establishing a library and information (L & D network. How can you classify L & I network, based on services offered ? Describe their features.

5.0 Write short notes on any three of the following( in about 300 words each) :

(a) Desk-top publishing

(b) Message switching and packet switching

(c) Electrophotography

(d) Types of binding

(e) Dishibuted database

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