Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University MS54 (S) Management Information Systems June 2006

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination

MS-54 (S): MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Time: 3 hours

Maximum Marks: 100
(Weightage 70%)

Note : Answer ony four questions. All questions carry equal marks.

June, 2006

SECTION A

1. (a) "Decision making is the key to success." Explain. How do you identify information needed for decision making ? Give examples.

(b) Discuss different types of decisions. How can you manage information as a "resource" ? Give examples.

2. (a) Explain System development life cycle giving its salient features.

(b) "Managers must have a sound implementation strategy for information system projects." Explain.

3. (a) Discuss evolution of data modelling concepts, giving examples.

(b) What are the common data transmission errors and how can they be removed ? Explain.

4. (a) Discuss the advantages of RDBMS.

(b) What is a virus ? How can it be identified and removed ? Can we prevent virus attack ?

5. Write notes on any four :

(i) Multiplexer

(ii) Mode of Transmission

(iii) Network structures

(iv) LAN

(v) Query languages

SECTION B

6. You have been retained as a software consultant by a school which has around 3000 students. The school authorities are thinking to invest in hardware and software for computerisation of school activities. Suggest various activities of the school which can be computerised and give them a complete step-by-step system development flow chart. Also suggest hardware requirement present in a report format.

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