Ms-54 question bank (7)
Ms-54 question bank
MS 54 JUNE 2015
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MS-54 : MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
1. (a) What are the typical functional information subsystems in an organisation ? Distinguish
between physical structure and conceptual structure of information system.
(b) Explain a system. Why 'Systems' view is needed for organisational information
needs ?
2. (a) Describe the various stages of a system development life cycle. How are the efforts
distributed over these phases ?
(b) Explain how problems in real-time scheduling are resolved ?
3. (a) Discuss the methods used in data back-up and recovery. Why is it so important ?
(b) Discuss 'peopleware' in information technology.
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4. (a) What are 'multiplexers'and `concentrators' ? Explain the main functions of data
communication software.
(b) Describe the main disadvantages of separately developing application systems
and their associated data files.
5. (a) Why should an organisation be careful about placing over reliance on "benchmark"
tests in selecting a DBMS ?
(b) Explain how the computer has affected the individual in his life style and thinking ?
Ms-54 December, 2009 Management Of Information Systems
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Ms-54 : Management Of Information Systems
1. (a) Discuss the various models for the decision making process.
(b) Define Management Information Systems and discuss various characteristics expected of a good MIS.
2. (a) How do you trace the growth of MIS function in an organisation ?
(b) Describe the major phases in MIS design. Compare these phases with Research and
Development Projects.
3. (a) Explain in detail with examples, what are the characteristics which go into the making of a high - quality system/programme.
(b) Describe the major steps in implementation of MIS design. Are they overlapping or exclusive ? Explain with examples.
4(a) Discuss the main functions of any data communication software.
(b) Describe the various applications to which networks can be put for use.
5(a) What are the different types of MIS used in different functional areas of business by
organizations ? Explain with examples.
(b) Discuss the different phases of Traditional System Life Cycle ?
6(a) Discuss different types of data in database system. What are the developments in
database technology with respect to data types.
(b) What are the practical difficulties of using an Operational System's database to service the information needs of strategic decision - making ?
7(a) What do you mean by Business Intelligence ? What is an OLAP engine ?
(b) Differentiate between DSS, MIS and ELS with the help of suitable examples.
Ms-54 June, 2010 Management of Information Systems
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MS-54 : Management of Information Systems
1. (a) "The way organisation cannot exist without MIS, even information does not exist without organisation". Discuss.
(b) What is the relevance of Nolan's stage Growth Model for the Study of Information Systems in today's organisation ?
2. (a) Describe the major phases in MIS design. Can you compare these phases with research and development projects ?
(b) "Analysis is the 'what' of the system, design is the 'how' of the system". Comment.
3. (a) Explain and distinguish the following concepts with reference to their use in
real-time systems :
(i) Multiprocessing
(ii) Time sharing
(b) What are expert systems and how do they help in decision-making ? Can you give example to illustrate the same ?
4.(a) What are the main functions of data communication software ?
(b) Describe the various applications to which networks can be put.
5(a) List the five problems which may motivate an organisation to move towards the database approach. Explain the significance of each one to a manager and to an organisation.
(b) Elaborate role 8 of codds commandments to illustrate its managerial importance and
implications.
6 (a) Describe the problems which may arise if the DBMS evaluation team consists entirely of persons from systems and programming in the Data Processing Department.
(b) Examine the impact of computer in the context of Indian society.
(a) "Computer virus is a major threat to Computer Security". Justify the statement.
(b) Write a short note on "Privacy and Confidential Information.
Ms-54 June, 2011 Management of Information Systems
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MS-54 : Management of Information Systems
1. (a) Distinguish between structured and unstructured decisions. Give example from automobile and hotel industry.
(b) Explain the process of evaluation of management information system
2. (a) Elaborate your understanding about the concept of information resource assessment.
(b) Explain the concept of systems. What is systems analysis and why it is so important for information systems design ?
3. (a) Briefly discuss the various system development life cycle.
(b) Explain what is system software and its significance in on - line system design.
4. (a) Discuss the precautions necessary during implementation phase of development of
MIS. Also suggests appropriate measures for security of data.
(b) Explain expert systems. How do they help in decision making ? Give examples.
5. (a) Explain the various kinds of network topologies.
(b) Discuss the features of RDBMS. How it can help in managerial decision making ?
6. (a) Explain various types of computer viruses. What measures should be taken to protect the system from viruses.
(b) Elaborate your understanding about the social dimensions of computerization.
Ms-54 December 2011 Management of Information Systems
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Ms-54 : Management of Information Systems
1. (a) Discuss the information requirement for different stages of decision making.
(b) Differentiate between physical structure and conceptual structure of information systems.
2. (a) What do you understand by strategic planning for MIS ? Explain the relationship between corporate MIS plan and top management.
(b) Briefly explain the various stages of a system development life cycle. How are the efforts distributed over these phases ?
3. (a) What is real-time system ? Explain how the problems in real-time scheduling are handled ?
(b) Trace the evolution of data modelling concepts with examples.
4. (a) Explain the main functions of data communication software.
(b) What is network ? Discuss the function and characteristics of local area network.
5. (a) Explain the evolution of the concept for organising data during the last 25 years.
(b) What is Decision Support System (DSS) ? Explain how DSS is different than MIS.
6. (a) Explain Business Intelligence. How it can help an organisation to gain competitive advantages ?
(b) Discuss the Legal aspects of computerised society.
Ms-54 December, 2012 Management Of Information Systems
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Ms-54 : Management Of Information Systems
1. (a) Discuss SIMON'S decision making model and also the information requirements for different stages of decision making.
(b) Elaborate your understanding about the following terms :
(i) Internal Information.
(ii) External Information.
(iii) Organisational functional subsystems.
(iv) Activity subsystems.
2. (a) Write a short essay on strategic planning for MIS. Explain the role of top management in this planning.
(b) Define systems and Systems Analysis. Explain the importance of systems analysis in designing the information systems.
3. (a) Explain in details the process and factors involved in designing On-Line System analysis.
(b) Trace the evolution of data modelling concepts with examples.
4. (a) What are multiplexers and concentrators ? Explain.
(b) Explain the various kinds of network topologies.
5. (a) Elaborate your understanding about the Taxonomy of Data Structures.
(b) Write a short note on Relational Data base management system.
6. (a) Explain the concept of database in distributed processing environment and also through some lights on emerging standards of DBMS.
(b) Discuss the various issues related to the legal aspects of use of computers.
Ms-54 June, 2013 Management Of Information Systems
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Ms-54 : Management Of Information Systems
1. (a) Define structured and unstructured decisions. Give four examples of each
(b) Differentiate between physical structure and the conceptual structure of Information Systems.
2. (a) What is the relevance of the Nolan's Stage Growth Model for the study of information system in today's organization ?
(b) "Analysis is the what of the system whereas design is the how of the system". Comment.
3. (a) Explain the concept of 'synchronous' and 'asynchronous' system software.
(b) What are expert systems and how do they help in decision-making ? Illustrate with examples.
4. (a) What are the main functions of data communication software ?
(b) Elaborate the various topology alternatives available for designing a computer network.
5. (a) In what sense does the database constitute the 'image'of an organization ?
(b) Outline the basic sequences of steps to acquiring a DBMS. What steps are the most important ?
6. (a) Discuss the impact of computers on individuals, organization and society at large.
(b) Discuss how a user can legally protect his programs and data.
