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Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Work-Integrated Learning Programmes Division


First Semester 2015-2016

Mid-Semester Test
(EC-2 Regular)

Course No. : HHSM ZC471


Course Title : MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Nature of Exam : Closed Book
Weightage : 35% No. of Pages =1
Duration : 2 Hours No. of Questions = 7
Date of Exam : 20/09/2015 (FN)
Note:
1. Please follow all the Instructions to Candidates given on the cover page of the answer book.
2. All parts of a question should be answered consecutively. Each answer should start from a fresh page.
3. Assumptions made if any, should be stated clearly at the beginning of your answer.

Q.1 (a) Explain what is a Business Strategy [2]


Q.1 (b) List the Porter’s three classical strategies and explain how they can be used for
dealing with competitive advantage. [3]

Q.2 (a) Describe software-as-a-service (SaaS)? [1]


Q.2 (b) Why is software-as-a-service (SaaS) popular among the major emerging
computing environments – explain highlighting the benefits? [2]
Q.2 (c) Why is it referred to as utility computing? [2]

Q.3 (a) What is Interoperability? [1]


Q.3 (b) What are the components of Internet Protocol Suite? [1]
Q.3 (c) What is the difference between IP and UDP? [2]
Q.3 (d) What are the benefits of an IP based network strategy? [2]

Q.4. Collaboration is vital for conduct of any business and is the backbone for improving
productivity and organizational efficiency.
(a) Discuss on how an organization’s orientation is affected by its Collaboration
Capabilities? [2]
(b) What is Virtual Collaboration or e-collaboration? [1]
(c) Discuss the examples of Unilever and Caterpillar, Inc. in adopting e-
collaboration. [2]

Q.5. The objective of IT security management practices is to defend all of the components
of an IS. People responsible for security must understand the requirements and
operations of the business, which forms the basis for customized defense strategy.
(a) What are the major objectives of a defense strategy? [3]
(b) What are biometric controls? [1]
(c) Give four examples of biometric controls. [2]

Q.6. Define a business model and list five E-Commerce business models. [0.5 + 2.5 =3]

Q.7 (a) What is L-Commerce? [1]


Q.7 (b) Describe GIS and elaborate the role of GIS in L-commerce [2]
Q.7 (c) Discuss how GPS has been used in NextBus system. [2]

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