Ms-7 june 2009

MS-7   june, 2009

MS-7 : INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGERS

1. (a) What is Network Topology ? Briefly describe different types of Network Topologies.

(b) Distinguish between Internet and Intranet.

2. (a) Define MIS. \Mhat are the determinants of MIS design according to Zaru ?

(b) What are the main reasons for success and failure of an information svstem ?

3. (a) What is computerised maintenance management ? Explain the conceptual model through which the maintenance function can achieve its objectives on a sustained basis.

(b) Briefly describe the different generations of E-business.

4(a) How Information systems can contribute for total quality management ?

(b) What are the three major areas of feasibility which are addressed in system analysis ?

5(a) What makes java an almost perfect Web programming language? What are its disadvantages?

(b) Explain the meaning of the terms database, database management system and database administrative in Your own words.

6. (a) What do you mean by "business intelligence" ? What is an OLAP Engine?

b) What do you understand by competitiveness of ICT ? Highlight the impact of ICT for the developing nations with respect to the economic activities.