Cochin University of Science and Techology (CUST) 2005-7th Sem B.Tech Information Technology ,, IT 703 ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE - Question Paper

B.Tech Degree VII Semester Examination, November 2005
IT 703 ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE

Time: three Hours Maximum Marks: 100

I Explain the concept of EDI and the historical background of EDI. [Marks 20]
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II Explain the implementation guidelines of EDI. [Marks 20]

III a) Briefly discuss the fraud detection and prevention in EDI environments. [Marks 10]
b) Write note on legal problems with respect to EDI. [Marks 10]
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IV a) explain the process of auditing in an EDP system environment. [Marks 10]
b) explain major objectives of a software licencing agreement. [Marks 10]

V a) discuss open EDI model. [Marks 10]
b) elaborate the knowledge management issues? explain briefly. [Marks 10]
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VI Explain the project management problems in the development of EDI business. [Marks 20]

VII Explain the significance of an EDI network and the role of corporate gateways. [Marks 20]
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VIII a) explain the role played by APEC for promoting open trade and economic cooperation. [Marks 10]
b) discuss the logistics of international trade. [Marks 10]

IX a) Compare the use of symmetric and asymmetric algorithms. [Marks 10]
b) Why EDI systems are more vulnerable than the systems they replace? [Marks 10]
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X Explain the important security and authentication mechanisms in EDI systems. [Marks 20]


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Earning:   Approval pending.