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VI SEM - BBM, Pre - Final - April - 2011

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 90
SECTION A

1. Answer any ten questions. Each question carries 2 marks. (2 x 10 = 20)

a) What is expert system?
b) Name three types of Decisions.
c) What do you mean by software package? Give example.
d) What do you mean by exceptional report? Give example.
e) What are the different types of TPS?
f) Define ERP.
g) What is sequential processing system?
h) Differentiate between master file and transaction file.
i) What is electronic CRM?
j) What do you mean by genetic algorithm?
k) What is MICR?
l) Explain Process control system.
SECTION B

Answer any five questions. Each question carries 5 marks. (5 x 5 = 25)

2. Explain the components of DBMS.
3. Explain the classification of information systems and subsystems.
4. Explain briefly the information generators of MIS.
5. Explain the need, benefits and functions of MIS.
6. Explain in detail the various components of DSS.
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7. What is Simons Model? For what purpose it is used?
8. Which are the Multis found in ERP? Explain.
9. Explain the major categories of micro computers (PCs).
10. Mention the six step process of problem solving.

SECTION C

Answer any three questions. Each question carries 15 marks. (15 x 3 = 45)

11. Describe with the help of a suitable diagram the conceptual structure of MIS.
12. What is DBMS? Describe briefly the structure of different database model with
suitable example.
13. Explain in detail the subsystem of MIS based on organizational functions.
14. Discuss on BPR and the strategic alignment of BPR and IT.
15. Explain the hardware component, of a computer system with a sketch.

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