Code No: R6-34-MCA R6

M.C.A. III Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Apr/May 2008

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 60
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Outline and describe the components of MIS. How does it help to integrate the
functional areas of a typical organization?

2. Obtain an organization chart of the following institutions. Discus similarities and

differences also identify line and staff managers.

(a) Hospital
(b) Bank
(c) Oil Company.

3. If you were or are working for a company, what kinds of systems problems would
you look for whose solutions would provide the greatest payoff?

4. Identify some of the roles of Information System professionals in building and main-
taining information systems. What are critical success factors, and how are they
used in IS planning?

5. Why the term feasibility design often used to designate conceptual design? Which
term do you think is more appropriate? Why?

6. Identify dominant and trade-off criteria for a system. Why it is important? How
does it help management in realizing their business plans?

7. Is system maintenance necessary? Also explain various activities where it may be

applied.

8. Identify any three types of risks related to computer crime. Why do software bugs
occur?

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