Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) 2004 M.B.A Business Administration Information Processing Using Computers - Question Paper

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 2004

Faculty of Management Studies

Semester I – Paper III – info PROCESSING USING COMPUTERS

Time : 3 Hours Maximum : {75 Marks for 2003 admissions
(100 Marks for Prior to 2003 admissions

Part A

ans all ques..
every ques. carries 4/5 marks.

1. What is an output interface in a computer? How does it differ from an input interface?
2. Explain the word “Data Processing” with suitable example.
3. What is sorting? elaborate the sorting techniques available.
4. What is a network? elaborate the various kinds of transmission media to connect the computers in a network.
5. Explain the term ‘Macros and Menus’. How they are created.
(5 X four = 20 marks)
(5 X five = 25 marks)

Part B

ans all ques..
every ques. carries 6/8 marks.

6. Draw a block diagram to illustrate the basic organization of a computer system and discuss its functions.
Or
7. “The operating system tends to isolate the hardware from users” explain this statement.

8. Explain how spreadsheets are helpful for a person in a sales function in an organization.
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9. What are the characteristics of a database system?

10. What is “what if” analysis in spreadsheet application? elaborate the main features/tools coming under what if analysis? discuss with improper example.
Or
11. Explain what a formula is and how formulas can be used in a spreadsheet programs.

12. What is a database Management system? How it is used?
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13. Explain any 5 SQL commands with suitable examples.

14. Explain how microwave systems can be used for communication ranging from 2 distance stations.
Or
15. What is an optical fibre? How it is used for data communications? elaborate its advantages?
(5 X six = 30 marks)
(5 X eight = 40 marks)

Part C

ans all ques..
every ques. carries 5/7 marks.

16. What is meant by Network topology? define 3 commonly used Network topologies.
17. What are LANs and WANs? Differentiate ranging from both.
18. What is RDBMS? discuss its uses with suitable examples.
19. Explain ‘E-commerce’ with suitable examples.
20. What is secondary storage? How does it differ from primary storage?
(5 X five = 25 marks)
(5 X seven = 35 marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.