MMPC-008 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU MMPC-008 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR MANAGERS
Structured previous year question paper for MMPC-008, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7
Verified: 11 Sept 2026
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (MP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
MMPC-008 : INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR
MANAGERS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) All questions carry equal marks.
(ii) Attempt any five questions.
Q1.“System software coordinates the various parts of computer system and mediates between the application software and computer hardware.” Explain in brief , the meaning of application software. Also, state the difference between application software and system software.
Q2.Define the term “Management Information System (MIS).” Also, explain the statement, “There is a two -way relationship between organization and information system.”
Q3.What are the different phases of traditional system life cycle ? What are the three phases of traditional system life cycle where users are highly involved ?
Q4.“Data mining is the exploration and analysis of large quantities of data in order to discover meaningful patterns and rules.” Explain, in view of the statement, the benefits of mining the data. Also, write the criteria for selecting data mining tools.
Q5.Compare the bu siness software solutions from Oracle and SAP. Clearly highlight the features which are common between the two.
Q6.“If a firm does not want to use its own internal resources to build and operate information systems, it can hire an external organization that specializes in providing these services to do the work.” Explain Outsourcing Information System along with its advantages.
Q7.Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
(b) Characteristics of Information
(c) Features of Java
(d) Blockchain
(e) Smart Devices