DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write a short note on components of computer.
2. Write in detail about MS.DOS.
3. Explain the information lifecycle method.
4. Explain Data, Field, Record, Database.
5. Discuss database models and hierarchical files.
6. Write a note on internet and intranet.
7. Write the trends and development of optical
communication system.
8. Discuss the INIS.
Sub. Code
13
DE-2553
WSS
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PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words.
9. Discuss the development and generations of computers.
10. Write about operating systems are explain the salient
features of Unix operating system.
11. Discuss the different file organisation methods.
12. Describe the characteristics and design of DBMS.
13. Explain the application of Information Technology
various library routines.
14. Describe the various types of Networking.
15. What do you understand information system and explain
AGRIS.
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