DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (H.M.) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Define systems analysis and explain the role of a systems
analyst.
2. Mention the basic requirements of MIS.
3. State the pre-requisites of an effective MIS.
4. Distinguish between MIS and data processing.
5. List the major components of decision support systems
and briefly explain each of them.
6. Identify the components of LAN and describe the
functions of each component.
7. What is electronic data interchange. What are its
applications?
8. Trace out the evolution of e-commerce from its early
years to today.
Sub. Code
31
DE-2627
2
WS 20
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Specify the stages in the systems development life cycle?
Describe the activities at each stage.
10. Describe the characteristics of management information
systems.
11. Demonstrate the structure of MIS. Explain various
functional levels in it.
12. Define artificial intelligence? Distinguish between
artificial intelligence and natural or human intelligence.
13. Explain how intranets and extranets help firms integrate
information and business processes.
14. Identify and describe key digital networking technologies.
15. What is e-commerce? How does it differ from e-business?
Where does it intersect with e-business?
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