MC 1623 — MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS JUNE 2008

M.C.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2008.
Elective
MC 1623 — MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(Regulation 2005)

PART A— (10 x 2 = 20 marks)

1. Define data item.
2. What do you mean by operational control subsystems?
3. Define Formalization.
4. What is matrix organization?
5. Define online processing.
6. What do you mean by conceptual structure?
7. What is physical storage device?
8. Explain data model. s.
9. Mention the four types of tools used in Project Management.
10. Explain feasibility assessment..

PART B — (5 x 16 : 80 marks)

1 1. (a) Describe the basic model of organizational structure. What are the Principles underlying this model.
Or
(b) Discuss the three strategies for identifying data for a database.

12. (i) Explain integrated system in detail.
Or
(b) Explain organizational growth cycle in detail.

13. (i) Discuss the Applications of Physical components required for
organizational information system.
Or
b Describe the Role of Management information system in
decision making.

14. (a) Explain Logical data model in detail.
Y D Or V
(b) Discuss sequential and bashed File organization in detail.

15. (a) Explain Physical system design activity in detail.
Or
b Discuss the program development activity in detail.
ii) Discuss WTA? [Mark 8]