Information Technology Management - MBA 112 - 2nd Sem - End Term - 2005

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 60
Note : Attempt any five questions.

Q.1 (a) Why is the binary system suitable for computers? 3

(b) What is the function of primary memory in the computer? How 5
does it interact with the CPU?
(b) What is a database schema? What all does it typically include 4
about a database?
(c) Explain how a CPU executes an instruction? 4

Q.2 (a) Define the following terms in context of a disk storage: 6
(i) Access Time
(ii) Seek Time
(iii) Latency
(iv) Transfer rate
(b) Why was it not possible to take a program written for one
computer and run it on some other computer in the first and 3
(c) What are the advantages of Telnet facility? 4

Q.3 (a) Draw the flowchart to add up all the even numbers between 0
and 100. Before ending, print the result of the calculation. 6
(b) Discuss the machine independence characteristic of a highlevel language. 3
(c) When would you prefer to use a compiler than an interpreter? 3

Q.4 (a) What are the main parameters normally used for measuring the performance of a computer system? 5
(b) Define multiprogramming. Explain how multiprogramming
ensures effective utilization of main memory and CPU. 4
(c) Differentiate between I/O bound and CPU bound jobs. 3

Q.5 (a) Explain the search-and-replace facility of a word processor
package. 3

(b) What is meant by WYSIWYG facility? How is it useful? 5
(c) Explain how cell address can be made fully or partially absolute
when used in a formula. 4

Q.6 (a) How is a record stored in a direct file? How is it retrieved and processed? 4
(b) What is a database schema? What all does it typically include
about a database? 4
(c) What is data dictionary? How is it updated? 4

Q.7 (a) Why is layering used in the design of communication networks? 4
(b) What is packet switching? Why is this method used for digital
data communication between computers? 4
(c) What are the advantages of Telnet facility? 4

Q.8 (a) How is MIS different from DSS? 4
(b) Give some examples of semi-structured and unstructured
decisions. 3
(c) List and explain the steps involved in system design. 5