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M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2003.
First Semester
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
PE 034 MANUFACTURING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.
PART A (10 2 = 20 marks)

1. What is MRP II?

2. What do you understand by Data Independence?
3. Briefly explain relational data model.
4. What do you mean by data normalisation?
5. What is an entity?
6. Briefly explain IOM data base.
7. What do you understand by data structure?
8. What are the basic functions of shop floor control?
9. What do you understand by on-line production control systems?
10. Briefly explain computerised manufacturing information system.
PART B (5 16 = 80 marks)
11. What are the manufacturing considerations one should include in the design of
inventory and process flow? Discuss.
12. (a)

Explain the steps in operations control.

Or

(b)

Discuss the trends in database.

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13. (a)

Explain the Hierarchical data base model.

Or

(b)

Discuss the Network approach in designing database.

14. (a)

Explain in details the input/output analysis module.

Or

(b)

Discuss the manufacturing considerations required in developing order

scheduling module.

15. (a)

Explain the computer based production management systems.

Or

(b)

Discuss the parts oriented production information system.

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