DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 200 words.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write a note on advantages of computers in the library
and information centers.
2. Write in detail UNIX operating system.
3. Define information system analysis and discuss the
importance of system analysis.
4. Write a note on selection of hardware and software.
5. Describe the features of relational database management
systems.
6. Discuss the optical communication media.
7. Discuss national and international information systems.
8. Describe the ISDN.
Sub. Code
13
DE-250
2
Sp 6
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words.
9. Discuss the classification of computers with the example.
10. What do you mean by operating system? Discuss windows
operating system.
11. What is database? Discuss the features of DBMS.
12. Discuss the various file organisation methods.
13. Discuss the role and importance of system analysis and
design in information retrieval system.
14. Describe the various types of digital networks.
15. Discuss the origin, development, structure and functions
of INIS.