Anna University Chennai 2007 M.C.A Management Information System - Question Paper

M.C.A DEGREE EXAMINATION,NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2007

Elective

MC 1623-MANAGEMENT info SYSTEM
(REGULATION 2005)
Time:THREE HOURS Maximum:100 marks

ans ALL ques.
PART A-(10 x 2=20 marks)



1. What is a system?
2. describe a Database.
3. What is a Hierarchical structure?
4. describe Matrix organization.
5. Write short note on organizational culture.
6. List down the major Processing functions.
7. Define Network protocol.
8. Name the various methods used for transaction processing.
9. What is the objective of Formal control tools used in Project Management?
10. What is meant by Acceptance testing?



PART B-(5 x 16=80 marks)
11. (a) discuss Data Redundancy.Discuss the steps to be followed in order to
avoid Data Redudancy.

Or

(b) discuss the organizational subsystems in detail.

12. (a) discuss the basic model of organizational structure.Discuss the
principle underlying this model.

Or

(b) describe Organizational Power.Discuss how organizational power affects
Organizational behavior during info system plan.


13. (a) explain the various kinds of decisions.How MIS helps to make an
organizational decision making?

Or

(b) discuss in detail the Physical structure and Conceptual structure of
Management info System.

14. (a) elaborate the various Communication Network Alternative?Explain
every with suitable examples.


Or
(b) discuss in detail the various storage devices used in organization.



15. (a) discuss Feasibility study.Discuss the 5 kinds of Feasibility
Assessment study.

Or

(b) discuss the 4 classes of Activity involved in System Development Life Cycle.

Earning:   Approval pending.