Question 1:
a) What are the various kinds of information in an organization? How is information distinct from knowledge? A Bank stores account holder information and account information of its customers. What information and knowledge can be obtained from such data regarding the customers?
b) ICT is a great mean for decreasing digital divide. Is the statement given above is true? Give reasons in support of your answer. Explain any two ICT tools. As well describe the advantages of ICT.
c) Distinguish between the Real space versus Cyberspace. How can cybercrimes be prevented? Describe.
Question 2:
a) What are the possible threats to e-commerce applications? What are the various security measures which can be taken for an e-commerce system, specially needing credit card based transactions?
b) What are the main objectives of e-Governance and e-Democracy? Name at least four projects of e-Governance in India. Explain any one of such projects in details.
c) What do you mean by the term e-Learning? How is it distinct than that of formal learning? Explain any one project of e-learning.
Question 3:
a) Describe various kinds of information systems.
b) What would be the needs of an Open University Student Information System? Describe.
c) Study any one ongoing project by ERNET; list its main objectives, processes, advantages and limitations.
Question 4:
Define the given terms or phrases with the help of an illustration or a diagram, wherever required:
a) Categorization of Embedded operating system.
b) VHDL versus Verilog
c) Different kinds of controls used in display.
d) Photogrammetry.
e) Medical application of the Computer Vision.