AD-504-A Management Information System - Nov 2022 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aWhat is role of MIS in the effective function of business organization?
   How to answer

   • Define MIS and its purpose in business
   • Role in decision making, coordination and control
   • Role in efficiency, reporting and strategic planning
   • Examples of functional support
2. 7 Marks
   bDistinguish between data and information. Explain classification of MIS based on information characteristics.
   How to answer

   • Define data vs information with differences
   • Characteristics of information
   • Classification of MIS based on information characteristics
   • Examples for each type
3. 7 Marks
   aExplain Office Automation Systems (OAS) and Transaction Processing Systems. What is the need for OAS in the management information system?
   How to answer

   • Define OAS with features and examples
   • Define TPS with features and examples
   • Difference between OAS and TPS
   • Need for OAS in MIS
4. 7 Marks
   bExplain the factors to be considered in designing IT infrastructure.
   How to answer

   • Define IT infrastructure
   • Factors: hardware, software, network, data, people
   • Scalability, security, cost and compatibility factors
   • Alignment with business goals
5. 7 Marks
   aWhat is business model? Explain some common types of business models.
   How to answer

   • Define business model
   • Explain revenue and value proposition concept
   • Describe common types e.g. B2B, B2C, subscription
   • Examples of each model
6. 7 Marks
   bExplain fundamentals of data processing.
   How to answer

   • Define data processing
   • Steps: collection, input, processing, output
   • Modes and fundamentals of processing
   • Importance for MIS
7. 7 Marks
   aExplain the aim of system design and its various phases.
   How to answer

   • Define system design and its aim
   • Objectives: efficiency, reliability, maintainability
   • Phases of system design
   • Output of each phase
8. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the major considerations involved in the System Analysis
   How to answer

   • Define system analysis
   • Major considerations: feasibility, requirements, constraints
   • Stakeholder and technical considerations
   • Documentation and analysis tools
9. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss system implementation and testing.
   How to answer

   • Define system implementation
   • Steps of implementation and conversion methods
   • Testing types: unit, integration, system
   • Importance of testing
10. 7 Marks
    bDefine E-Commerce. Explain E-commerce application in detail.
    How to answer

    • Define E-Commerce
    • Types and components of E-Commerce
    • Applications in detail with examples
    • Benefits and limitations
11. 7 Marks
    aExplain decision support system for control and decision making.
    How to answer

    • Define DSS
    • Components: database, model base, interface
    • Use for control and decision making
    • Example scenario
12. 7 Marks
    bWhat you understand by business process reengineering describe in detail?
    How to answer

    • Define BPR
    • Need and principles of reengineering
    • Steps and implementation
    • Benefits and challenges
13. 7 Marks
    aWhat are the security and control issues in MIS?
    How to answer

    • Define security and control in MIS
    • Threats: unauthorized access, viruses, fraud
    • Control measures: physical, logical, administrative
    • Importance for organization
14. 7 Marks
    bDefine DRP and describe all phases in a disaster recovery plan in detail.
    How to answer

    • Define DRP
    • Purpose of disaster recovery plan
    • All phases in detail
    • Testing and maintenance of plan
15. 14 Marks
    Write short note (on any two):

    1. a)ERP system
    2. b)Model and Approaches to system development
    3. c)Structure/Architecture of MIS
    How to answer

    • Select any two topics from list
    • Define and explain key concepts for each
    • Structure, components and advantages
    • Diagram/flow if applicable