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1. (a) Is Information Technology as vital to modern global business as money? Why or why not? Discuss some trends in IT development.
Answer. With the advancements in computer and telecommunication technology, the importance of information .... One of the main reasons so many business have turned ....
(b) Write a note on input and output devices. Distinguish between human data input devices and source data capture devices.
Answer. You need some method to input the data ..... The output could be a display on the computer screen, hardcopy .....
2. (a) Discuss the objectives and process of computer aided decision support system.
Answer. Decision Support System refers to a class of systems which support in the process of decision ..... objectives to be achieved by the decision support system ....
(b) Describe the decision making process of acquiring application software.
Answer......
3. (a) Define MIS. Describe the functions that MIS supports in an organization.
Answer. In a MIS, computerized systems continuously gather relevant data, both from ..... Computers cannot create business strategies but they can assist .....
(b) What are the various ways of assessing the value of information? Explain each method briefly.
Answer. The value of information is measured in terms of benefits to the organization. The benefits may be tangible .....
4. (a) Is outsourcing information systems a better proposition in most of the situations? Discuss some advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing.
Answer. Outsourcing of information systems functions has become a frequently chosen alternative of providing information .... Outsourcing has both advantages and disadvantages. There are a number of circumstances under which outsourcing ......
(b) Discuss the three major areas of feasibility, which are addressed in system analysis?
Answer. A feasibility study is performed by a company when they want to know whether a project ..... major areas of feasibility are ....
5. Write short notes on any four of the following:
(a) Open Source Software
(b) Stealth and Polymorphic Viruses
(c) MRP II
(d) Information System and TQM
(e) Genetic Algorithms
Answer. Open-source software is computer software that is available in source code form for which the .....
