Anna University Chennai 2005 B.E Computer Science MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Question Paper

Code: C-22 Subject: MANAGEMENT info SYSTEMS
Time: three Hours Max. Marks: 100
NOTE: There are 11 ques. in all.
ques. one is compulsory and carries 16 marks. ans to Q. 1. must be written in the space given for it in the ans book supplied and nowhere else.
ans any 3 ques. every from Part I and Part II. every of these ques. carries 14 marks.
Any needed data not explicitly given, may be suitably presumed and said
Q.1 Choose the accurate or best option in the following: (2x8)

a. An MIS provides
(A) past info system. (B) current info system.
(C) future info system. (D) All of the above.

b. A decision support system is intended to produce info to support which kind of decision?
(A) Well structured (B) Unstructured
(C) Anticipated (D) Routine

c. Which of the subsequent is not a decision support system.
(A) Language system. (B) Knowledge based system
(C) Expert system. (D) issue - processing system.

d. An info system that responds immediately to the needs of the physical system is called
(A) Inline system. (B) Online system.
(C) Offline system. (D) Real-time system

e. A central purpose of most decision analysis systems is
(A) to build a model of the decision - making issue.
(B) to design a data base management system.
(C) to build an expert system.
(D) to determine the key decision in the issue area.

f. The expected time duration of an activity (te) :
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
Where

t0 = optimistic time estimate.
tm = most likely time estimate.
tp = pessimistic time estimate.
g. Which of the subsequent is not a phase of SDLC.
(A) Analyze current system (B) Design new system
(C) describe the recent technology (D) Design testing system
h. EMS stands for
(A) Enterprise Management System
(B) Enterprise Messenger System
(C) Electronic Management System
(D) Electronic Messaging System.
PART I
ans any 3 ques.. every ques. carries 14 marks.
Q.2 a. What is the scope of info system and management info system? (7)
b. What are the limitations of management info system? explain. (7)

Q.3 Distinguish ranging from top management plan, middle management plan and operational management plan in terms of goal, scope and content. (14)

Q.4 a What is corporate planning? Why is it necessary? (7)
b. What benefits does planning, either long - range or short - range, offer to the management. (7)

Q.5 a. List and discuss the various criteria that can be used in decision making. (7)
b. Explain how quality of info improves the knowledge and decision making capability of the management. (7)

Q.6 Write short notes on the subsequent :- (Any TWO)

(i) Management Effectiveness.
(ii) Co-ordinating and Directing.
(iii) Planning and Controlling. (7x2)
PART II
ans any 3 ques.. every ques. carries 14 marks.
Q.7 a. What is SSAD? discuss the process of structured analysis. (7)

b. Explain any 1 System Development Model in detail. (7)

Q.8 a. Why is a long range plan of MIS necessary? (7)

b. What are the contents of MIS plan? (7)

Q.9 a. How would you control quality of service through MIS support? (7)

b. Describe the application of MIS in Service Industry. (7)

Q.10 a. What is the purpose of DSS in MIS? (7)

b. Explain Knowledge Based Expert System in detail. (7)

Q.11 What is the concept of Enterprise Resource planning? What developments have made ERP solution possible? What role does technology play in ERP implementation? (14)

Earning:   Approval pending.