Exam Details

Subject information technology
Paper
Exam / Course b.lib.i.sc
Department
Organization Alagappa University Distance Education
Position
Exam Date May, 2016
City, State tamil nadu, karaikudi


Question Paper

DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What is Information Technology?
2. Elaborate the functions of a Computer Hardware.
3. Explain the types of computers.
4. Discuss the different types of operating system.
5. Write a short note on Database management system.
6. Discuss the importance of library automation.
7. Explain the role of E-mail in information services.
8. Describe the role of National Information System in
Library Services.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in 400 words.
9. Discuss the historical importance and generation of
computers.
10. Illustrate the need for database management system in
Libraries with suitable examples.
Sub. Code
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DE-3273
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11. Write the role of INFLIBNET in information transfer and
storage.
12. Discuss the objectives and functions of MEDLINE in
information services.
13. Bring out the product and services of AGRIS.
14. Describe the role and functions of NICNET in
information transfer.
15. Explain what is library automation? Give a detail account
on CDS-ISIS.


Subjects

  • information processing
  • information processing — i — classification (theory)
  • information processing — ii cataloguing and indexing (theory)
  • information processing classification (theory)
  • information processing iii – classification (practice)
  • information sources and services
  • information technology
  • library administration and management
  • library and society