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Management Information System Solved Papers

List of Question and Correct Answers.

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question TPS is the short form of
Correct Answer Transaction Processing System.

True/False
Question The service organization undergoes changes more rapidly than the manufacturing sector.
Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The business as well as management complexities have necessitated.
Correct Answer Strategic planning. , Setting of objectives. , Devising operational plans.

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What denotes the hierarchy of and organization
Correct Answer organization structure

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question One of the following is a step in the Flow Chart of Materials Procurement Procedure after storing the material.
Correct Answer Issue the material.

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question ES is the short form of
Correct Answer Expert Systems

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Some of the benefits of EIS /ESS are
Correct Answer Better strategic planning and control , Time effective information , Increases communication capability and quality

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The CPU does not consists of
Correct Answer C D ROM.

Select The Blank
Question Software quality is the ability of a software to be fit for its purpose and capability to ensure that it is________.
Correct Answer Reliable

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The functions of the database management component of DSS programs are to: Correct Answer Store data , Manipulate database , Maintain interface with data sources

True/False
Question Each sub-system in an organization can function as an island by itself without being connected to other sub-systems.
Correct Answer False

Select The Blank
Question The________decides which computer resource will be used, which programs will be run and the sequence in which activities will take place.
Correct Answer operating system

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question MIS always refers to
Correct Answer Computer system and manual system.

Question Some of the MIS applications in service industry are
Correct Answer airlines , hospital

True/False
Question ES derives from the discipline of Artificial Intelligence.
Correct Answer True

Select The Blank
Question The commands received from the________management components are delivered either to the model base management system or the mode execution system.
Correct Answer dialogue

True/False
Question Improvements in network connectivity is going to further facilitate data mining. Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The back bone of any organization is
Correct Answer information

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Any type of programming code that intentionally causes a system disruption is known as:
Correct Answer virus

Select The Blank
Question In the________database model each record appears to be like
Your Answer information feedback system. , management science technologies.

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The customers choose a bank mainly on one of the following aspects
Correct Answer The range of financial services

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Event clustering is result of one of the following:
Correct Answer Data Mining

Select The Blank
Question The Branch Master Entry Screen consists of ________.
Correct Answer Zone Name

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Manufacturing as a functional sub - system will have the following functions Correct Answer Cost control analysis. , Production planning and scheduling.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Examples of conceptual theory are
Correct Answer Moksha. , Nirvana.

True/False
Question Judgment and intuition are techniques used for non-programmed decisions. Correct Answer True

True/False
Question IDs that have not been used in a predefined period of time should be disabled. Correct Answer True

Question: MIS always refers to
Correct Answer computer system and manual system

Question: MIS as a combination of human and computer based resources result into
Correct Answer collection and storage, retrieval and communication

Question: The information of MIS comes from the
Correct Answer both internal and external resource

Question: Internal information for MIS may come from
Correct Answer materials dept.HR and marketing dept.finance dept

Finance - Strategic Management, Sem 2

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Solved Question Paper

1.Explain the evolution, role and importance of business policy and

strategic management. What would be the role of manager in this age?
Introduction
The term strategic management has been traditionally used. New title such as business policy, corporate strategy and policy, corporate policies is essentially and extensively used which means more less the same concept.Evolution of Strategic Management
1) In early 1920’s and 1930’s the managers used day-to-day planning methods to perform any task.
2) To anticipate the future, they tried using tools like preparation of budgets and control systems like capital budgeting and management by objectives.
3) The techniques were unable to emphasize the future adequately.
4) The next step was they tried using long range planning which was replaced by strategic planning and later by strategic management.
5) In mid 1930’s, according to the nature of business the planning was done during Adhoc policy making.
6) As many businesses had just started operations and were mostly in a single product line, there arose a need for policy making.
7) As companies grew they expanded their products and they catered to more customer and which in turn increased their geographical coverage.
8) The expansion brought in complexity and lot of changes in the external environment. Hence there was a need to integrate functional areas.
9) This integration was brought about by framing policies to guide managerial action.
10) Policies helped to have pre-defined set of actions, which helped people to make decision.
11) Policymaking was the owner’s prime responsibility.

Q 2. ROLE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
1) Due to increase in the competition, in 1960’s there was a demand for critical look at the bane corrupt of business.
2) The environment played an important role in the business.
3) The relationship of business with the environment lead to the concept of strategy.
4) In early sixties, this helped the management to manage between the business and the environment.

Q 3. What is strategy? At what levels is it formulated?
INTRODUCTION
understand the process of strategic management the concept should be understood and controlled. The term strategy is derived from the Greek word “STRATEGOS”
Generalship. The actual direction of military force, as distinct from governing its deployment. The word strategy means “ THE ART OF GENERAL ”. Based on the studies and views by various experts and management gurus Strategy in business has taken various connotations.

Q 4 What is Strategic Management Process? Explain each step briefly.
Here are few definitions of Strategic Management Process.
1) According to Glueck it’s a stream of decisions and actions that lead to the development of an effective strategy/ Strategies to help achieve Corporate Strategies.
2) According to Hofer it’s the process, which deals with fundamental Organisational, renewal & growth with the development of strategies, Structures and Systems necessary to achieve such renewal and growth and with the organizational systems needed to effectively manage the strategy formulation and implementation process.
3) Ansoff defines it as “ The Systematic approach & important responsibility of general management to position and relate the firm to its environment in a way that will assure its Continued Success and make it secure from surprises”.

Q 5 Explain Strategic intent, stretch leverage & Fit.
Introduction: for an effective strategic intent one has to develop effective strategy, rather than focusing at the resourcefulness of Competition & their pace at which they are building competencies one has to focus on existing position.

Q 6. What is Environment ? How is it Changing?Introduction
Environment means the surrounding. It includes both internal and external objects, factors & influences under which someone/something exist.

Q 7. Explain the process of SWOT analysis? Elaborate what you would study in the environment?

INTRODUCTION
The external environment is made of factors, conditions that influences outside the organization. The external environment gives rise to opportunities, which can be accomplished, or it may cause problems to the organization.

Management Information System - SET 11

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question : Some of the tools of Expert Systems are
Correct Answer : WAX , Expert Ease

Question : Data processing means
Correct Answer
Processing of raw facts.

Question : One of the following is the first component of DBMS
Correct Answer
DDL

Select The Blank Question : The________is the component of communication to which information is transferred
Correct Answer
Receiver

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question
There are different categories in computers such as
Correct Answer
Super computer. , Mini computer. , Micro computer.

True/False Question
The ability to be creative and imaginative is lower in Artificial Intelligence than that of natural intelligence.
Correct Answer
True

Select The Blank Question
________is critical for transaction processing.
Correct Answer
Data


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
Due to one of the following the consumers can be convinced that the prospective clients software is developed using best practices
Correct Answer
software quality assurance

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question
Disadvantages of vacuum tubes are it
Correct Answer
Generated lot of heat. , Consumed more power. , Very short span of life.

True/False Question
Polymorphism is the ability to take more from two forms.
Correct Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
MIS helps the organization in
Correct Answer
process of decision making

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question
Some of the output devices are
Correct Answer
Plotters. , Printers.

Select The Blank Question
________ is a Back office Application.
Correct Answer
Maintenance of the service facilities

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question
The different types of systems available are
Correct Answer
Open and closed systems. , Natural and artificial systems. , Conceptual and empirical systems.

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
Information requirement within organization are
Correct Answer
different

Select The Blank Question
ESS/EIS is developed to support decision making processes at the________level.
Correct Answer
top management

True/False Question
Encapsulation refers to art of representing essential features without including the background details.
Correct Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
What denotes the hierarchy of and organization
Correct Answer
organization structure

Select The Blank Question
In the________database model each record appears to be like an organizational chart with one top level segment called root, spreading downward into branches and leaves.
Correct Answer
hierarchical

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
IMS is the short form of
Correct Answer
Information Management System.

True/False Question
When an employee leaves the organization his user Id should be terminated.
Correct Answer
True

True/False Question
Expert systems are very easy to maintain.
Correct Answer
False

True/False Question
Expert systems are not widely used or tested due to difficulty in use.
Correct Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
MIS always refers to
Correct Answer
computer system and manual system

Select The Blank Question
________helps to connect dissimilar networks by providing the translation from one set of protocols to another.
Correct Answer
Gateway

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
MIS as a combination of human and computer based resources result into
Correct Answer
both of the above

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
Tick IT certification scheme is a
Correct Answer
sector scheme

Select The Blank Question
The choice of technology makes a significant ________ in the service quality to the customer.
Correct Answer
difference

Match The Following Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
DML is generally used in conjunction with
3rd or 4th generation programming languages.
3rd or 4th generation programming languages.
The database approach evolved out of the need to
eliminate the data management problems.
eliminate the data management problems.
Database implies a particular structuring of data
both conceptual and physical.
both conceptual and physical.
In a database instead of storing data separately
data records are physically organized and stored centrally.
data records are physically organized and stored centrally.

Select The Blank Question
The commands received from the________management components are delivered either to the model base management system or the mode execution system.
Correct Answer
dialogue

True/False Question
The marketing service system will provide the facility of re-opening enquiries received from distributors or customer.
Correct Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question
The basic relationships used in Relational Database Management System are
Correct Answer
Select , Project , Join

Select The Blank Question
One of the service goals of airline industry is ________ % occupancy to conclude that the schedules are convenient.
Correct Answer
95

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question
The different types of threats/problems faced by information security system are
Correct Answer
external threat , internal threat

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question
The functions of the operating system are
Correct Answer
Scheduling computer events. , Monitoring events.

True/False Question
Feedback can be only positive.
Correct Answer
False

True/False Question
Files that have not been accessed for quite some time should be purged, to free up space.
Correct Answer
True

True/False Question
Products are tangible, services are intangible.
Correct Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
The ethical dimensions would cover one of the following aspects:
Correct Answer
Obligation to employees

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
One of the following is an Ethical Dilemma
Correct Answer
Inefficient programming logic

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question
The strategic planning which is an activities sub - system would be responsible for
Correct Answer
Formulation of objectives. , Formulation of strategic plans.

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
The back bone of any organization is
Correct Answer
information

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
Bottom-up approach is used in
Correct Answer
Object oriented programming

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question
The signals through which data is transferred in telecommunication are
Correct Answer
Analog. , Digital. , Electromagnetic wave.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Question
The different types of data processing are
Correct Answer
Batch. , Online. , Real time.

Multiple Choice Single Answer Question
The bus which specifies whether to read or write data from input device is:
Correct Answer
Control.

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