This Paper has 38 answerable questions with 0 answered.
| Roll No……… | |
| Total No. of Questions — 14 | Total No. of Printed Pages — 8 |
| Time Allowed — 3 Hours | Maximum Marks — 100 |
Answers to questions are to be given only in English except in the case of candidates who
have opted for Hindi Medium. If a candidate has not opted for Hindi medium, his/her answers
in Hindi will not be valued. |
| Answer to Sections A and B should be given in separate sets of answer–books. |
| SECTION — A |
| Question No. 1 is compulsory. |
| Answer any five questions from the rest. |
| Marks |
| 1. | Answer all the following questions in brief : | 5x2=10 | |
| | (a) | What is fat client/fat server? | | (0) |
| | (b) | Differentiate volatile and non–volatile memory. | | (0) |
| | (c) | What is Computer Output Microfilm (Microfiche)? | | (0) |
| | (d) | Define Entity and Relationship. | | (0) |
| | (e) | What is WiFi? | | (0) |
| 2. | (a) | Explain the different types of database backups. | 4 | (0) |
| | (b) | What are the components of Decision Support System ? | 4 | (0) |
| 3. | (a) | What are the requirements of LAN? | 4 | (0) |
| | (b) | Describe the components of Intrusion Detection Systems. | 4 | (0) |
| 4. | (a) | Describe the factors in determining the best file organization. | 4 | (0) |
| | (b) | Explain the distinct steps in "Document Imaging". | 4 | (0) |
| 5. | (a) | Differentiate between Third–Generation Languages (3 GLs) and Fourth–Generation Languages (4 GLs). | 4 | (0) |
| | (b) | Describe the advantages and disadvantages of machine language or first generation languages. | 4 | (0) |
| 6. | For the flow chart given below : | (a) | Print the output displayed for using the given two sets of data : | X | Y | 1st Set:
2nd Set: | 15
35 | 20
30 |
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| (b) | What interpretation do you make from the instructions given in the flow chart ? |
| (c) | Comment about the storage of the variables used in the instructions of the flow chart. | START | | ↓ | | READ X, Y | | ↓ | | PRINT X, Y | | ↓ | | X = X + Y | | ↓ | | Y = X – Y | | ↓ | | X = X – Y | | ↓ | | PRINT X, Y | | ↓ | | STOP |
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| 4,3,1 | (0) |
| 7. | Describe briefly any four terms: | 4x2=8 | |
| | (a) | Bluetooth | | (0) |
| | (b) | Primary Key | | (0) |
| | (c) | Conventions or rules of a Protocol | | (0) |
| | (d) | ASCII Code | | (0) |
| | (e) | Device Drivers | | (0) |
| SECTION — B |
| Question number 8 is compulsory. |
| Answer any five questions from the rest. |
| Marks |
| 8. | (a) | "Environment is the sum of several External and Internal forces that affect the functioning of business." Explain. | 3 | (0) |
| | (b) | Briefly explain the importance of Strategic Management. | 3 | (0) |
| | (c) | Specify the steps that is needed to initiate & bring changes in the strategic building of any organization. | 3 | (0) |
| | (d) | Being a strategic professional, analyze and redesign the work force in the context of business process reengineering. | 3 | (0) |
| | (e) | Elaborate the interrelationship between strategy formulation and implementation. | 3 | (0) |
| 9. | (a) | State with reasons which of the following statements is correct or incorrect : | 2x2=4 | |
| | | (i) | Developing annual objectives & short-term strategies that are compatible with the selected set of long–term objectives are one of the major task of strategic management. | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | E–commerce technology opens up a host of opportunities for reconfiguring industry and company value chains. | | (0) |
| | (b) | Fill in the blanks in the following statements with the most appropriate word : | 3x1=3 | |
| | | (i) | Strategy is a deliberate reach for a plan of action that will develop a business ____________ and compound it. | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | Market penetration refers to a ____________ where the business focuses on selling existing products into existing market. | | (0) |
| | | (iii) | Total Quality Management is a people focused management system that aims at continual increase in ____________ at continually lower real cost. | | (0) |
| 10. | Explain the meaning of the following concepts: | (ii) | Differential Marketing |
| (iv) | Directional Strategies |
| (v) | Cost Leadership Strategies |
| (vii) | Strategic Group Mapping |
| 7x1=7 | (0) |
| 11. | (a) | Elaborate the following principles that guide the Total Quality Management Philosophy : | (i) | Universal Quality Responsibility |
| (ii) | Preventing Rather than Detecting Defects |
| (iii) | Continuous Improvement and Learning |
| 3x1=3 | (0) |
| | (b) | What is strategic control ? Briefly explain the different types of strategic control. | 1+3=4 | (0) |
| 12. | (a) | Explain briefly the role of culture in promoting better strategy execution. | 4 | (0) |
| | (b) | Describe two environmental changes that you expect to have a major impact on the industry : | 3x1=3 | (0) |
| 13. | Distinguish between the following: | | |
| | (a) | DMAIC and DMADV Methodology of Six Sigma | 4 | (0) |
| | (b) | Expansion Strategy and Retrenchment Strategy | 3 | (0) |
| 14. | Write short notes on the following : | 4+3=7 | |
| | (a) | Elements Considered for Situational Analysis | | (0) |
| | (b) | Role of Global Industries | | (0) |
