DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words.
1. State the generations of computers.
2. Explain information technology.
3. What is on operating system? Explain.
4. Explain hardware.
5. Describe the types of databases.
6. Discuss local area network.
7. Explain Internet.
8. What is information system
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words.
9. Explain the role of computers in library services.
10. Narrate MS-DOC operating system
11. What is software? Explain its role and functions.
Sub. Code
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DE-3437
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12. Describe in detail file organization.
13. What are digital networks? Describe the types of digital
networks.
14. Narrate the functions of INIS.
15. What is ISDN? Explain its merits in acquisition of books
in libraries.