This Paper has 49 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. | (a) | Convert the following from one number system to another number system along with the working notes: | 2x2=4 | |
| | | (i) | (246.125)10= ( )2 | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | (l0l11011.101)2= ( )10 | | (0) |
| | (b) | Answer the following questions in brief: | 3x2=6 | |
| | | (i) | Explain ‘Smart Cards’. | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | Define VDSL connection | | (0) |
| | | (iii) | Differentiate between Parallel Port and Serial Port. | | (0) |
| 2. | (a) | What is Database? What are the benefits of Database Management Solution? | 4 | (0) |
| | (b) | Discuss the intrinsic benefits of internet. | 4 | (0) |
| 3. | (a) | Discuss in brief various data transmission modes. | 4 | (0) |
| | (b) | What is language translator? | 4 | (0) |
| 4. | (a) | Describe briefly salient features of Data Centres. | 4 | (0) |
| | (b) | Discuss the various reporting tools available in Data Warehouse. | 4 | (0) |
| 5. | (a) | Define Expert System. Discuss various advantages of an Expert System. | 4 | (0) |
| | (b) | Describe the advantages of Optical Character Reading. (OCR) | 4 | (0) |
| 6. | A housing society having 400 members pay electricity bills at the following rates: | No. of units consumed | Charges/unit
(Rs.) | For the first 200 units
For the next 300 units
Over 500 units | 2.65
3.90
4.75 |
Surcharge @ 5% of the bill is to be added to the charges
Draw a flow chart which will read the house number and the number of units consumed. Print the total charges with the house number and the units consumed. | 8 | (0) |
| 7. | Describe briefly any four terms: | 4x2=8 | |
| | (a) | Dependent Data Mart | | (0) |
| | (b) | Multiplexer | | (0) |
| | (c) | Virtual Private Network (VPN) | | (0) |
| | (d) | Electronic Fund Transfer | | (0) |
| | (e) | Blu Ray Disc | | (0) |
| SECTION — B |
| Question number 8 is compulsory. |
| Attempt any five questions from the rest. |
| Marks |
| 8. | (a) | Elaborate the characteristics of Business Environment with reference to Decision Making. | 3 | (0) |
| | (b) | Industry is a composite of competitive pressures In five areas of the overall market. Briefly explain the competitive pressures. | 3 | (0) |
| | (c) | You are appointed as a Strategic Manager by XYZ Co. Ltd. Being a Strategic Manager what should be your tasks to perfoffi1? | 3 | (0) |
| | (d) | Successful implementation of any project needs additional funds. What are the different sources of raising funds and their impact on the financial strategy which you as a Financial Manager will consider? | 3 | (0) |
| | (e) | Describe briefly the use of Strategic Management techniques in Educational Institutions. | 3 | (0) |
| 9. | (a) | State with reasons which of the following statements is correct or incorrect. | 2x2=4 | |
| | | (i) | The process of strategy avoids matching potential of the organization with the environment opportunities. | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | The role of human resource manager is significant in building up core competency of the firm. | | (0) |
| | (b) | Fill in the blanks in the following statements with the most appropriate word: | 3x1=3 | |
| | | (i) | Strategic Management is not a box of tricks or a bundle of techniques. It is analytical thinking and __________ of resources to action. | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | Benchmarking is a process of continuous improvement in search for __________ advantage. | | (0) |
| | | (iii) | Divestment is a part of rehabilitation and is adopted when a __________ has been attempted but has proved to be unsuccessful. | | (0) |
| 10. | Explain the meaning of the following concepts: | 7x1=7 | |
| | (i) | Joint Venture | | (0) |
| | (ii) | Service Marketing | | (0) |
| | (iii) | Value Chain Analysis | | (0) |
| | (iv) | Enlightened Marketing | | (0) |
| | (v) | Strategic Vision | | (0) |
| | (vi) | Person Marketing | | (0) |
| | (vii) | Logistic Strategic. | | (0) |
| 11. | (a) | In the light of BCG Growth Matrix state the situation Under which the following strategic options are suitable: | 4x1=4 | |
| | | (i) | Build | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | Hold | | (0) |
| | | (iii) | Harvest | | (0) |
| | | (iv) | Divest | | (0) |
| | (b) | Explain the strategic role of Human Resources Management in the following areas: | 3x1=3 | |
| | | (i) | Facilitation of Change | | (0) |
| | | (ii) | Building Core Competency | | (0) |
| | | (iii) | Development of Work Ethics and Culture. | | (0) |
| 12. | (a) | What is Strategic Decision Making? Briefly explain the major dimensions of strategic decisions. | 1+3=4 | (0) |
| | (b) | What are the requirements for the successful implementation of supply chain management system? Discuss. | 3 | (0) |
| 13. | Distinguish between the following: | | |
| | (a) | Micro Environment and Macro Environment. | 4 | (0) |
| | (b) | Concentric Diversification and Conglomerate Diversification. | 3 | (0) |
| 14. | Write short notes on the following: | 4+3=7 | |
| | (a) | Role of IT in Business Process Reengineering. | | (0) |
| | (b) | Importance of Corporate Culture. | | (0) |
