INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGERS-KANNUR UNIVERSITY

I Semester M.B.A Degree  (Reg./Supple.) Examination, January 2015
                                          (2014 Admn.)
MAB1C07 : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGERS


Instruction: Answer all questions.
                         
                                         SECTION-A
Answer two questions in this Section. Each question carries 13 marks :
1. a) Describe various components of a computer system.Discuss in detail the
       components of the central processing unit and give the functions performed
       by each.
                                           OR
b) Explain the key features of the electronic payment system needed to support
     e-commerce.
2. a) Suppose you have been asked to recommend a network topology for your
       university network. Suggest the most optimum network topology for individual
       department land for whole of the university. Justify the network topologies
      you have recommended.
                                           OR
  b) What are the tools and accessories which forms the part of different   multimedia
      components ? How can you effectively make use of different multimedia
      tools for making an educational website ?
                           
                                            SECTION-B
Answer any six questions in this Sections.Each questions carries 9 marks (1 mark for
Part (a),3 marks for Part (b), and 5 marks for Part (c).
3. a) What is digital signatures ?
    b) What are Cyber crimes ?
    c) Explain the different types of templates in MS Word and their specific advantages.
4. a) Give the meaning of Google Ad sense.
    b)What is the need for creating a website ?
    c) Explain in brief the various elements of multimedia.
5. a) What is Bus Topology ?
    b) What are the features of a webpage ?
    c) Differentiate between E Commerce and  M Commerce.
6. a) What is Authentication and Authorisation ?
    b) What is the use of sorting and filtering in MS Excel ?
    c) "User Interface with the computer is not complete without an operating
        system". Do you agree with the statement ? Give reasons.
7. a) What is E-Governance ?
    b)Write a note on spread sheet.
    c) Explain the salient features of IT Act 2008.
8. a) Define Business Intelligence.
    b) What is the use of Bar Code and QR Code ?
    c) Why is the internet called 'The information super highway' ?
9. a) What is a search engine ? Give examples.
    b) What is the use of Applications software and system software ?
    c) Briefly explain electronic Mail, Video conferencing, and Electronic Fund
       Transfer.
10. a) What is Ethernet ?
      b) Compare shell account and TCP/IP account.
      c) Describe the applications of cloud computing to business with examples.