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Information about examinations for the m.sc. In information systems management and masters of business studies (electronic commerce) courses at nui galway during semester i, 2009-2010. The exams cover modules such as web design and development, and include questions related to challenges and paradigms of website design, conceptual modeling techniques, stages of web development methodologies, practical design guidelines, and emerging web development trends. The document also includes details about the exam duration, number of pages, and examiners.
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Exam Code(s) 1AE1, 1MIS1, 2MIS Exam(s) M. Sc. in Information Systems Management Masters of Business Studies (Electronic Commerce) Module Code(s) MS Module(s) Web Design and Development Paper No. Repeat Paper External Examiner(s) Prof. Hans van der Heijden Internal Examiner(s) Dr. T. Acton Mr. C. J. Barry Dr. B. Kelly Instructions: Answer any 3 Questions Duration 1.5 hours No. of Pages 3 Department(s) Course Co-ordinator(s) Michael Lang Requirements : MCQ Handout Statistical Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Material
Question 1 (a) Discuss some of the challenges and paradigms of Website design and development. 10 marks (b) Briefly identify and/or illustrate a number of Conceptual Modelling Techniques for Website design. 10 marks (c) Briefly describe the stages of one Web and Multimedia development methodology such as Web Information Systems Development Method (WISDM). 13 marks Total: 33 marks Question 2 (a) Identify practical design guidelines that you would advise a firm to consider in developing their Website. In your answer take note of issues such as how users might read their Website; how to write for the Web; homepage and site-wide design; and navigation. 12 marks (b) Write notes on three of the following: I. Information visualization II. Technologies or design features that a firm should avoid or minimize III. The use and mis-use of advertisements on Websites IV. Interaction design V. The novelty or otherwise of Web-based information systems 21 marks Total: 33 marks Question 3 (a) The management of Web-based information systems projects differs from conventional information systems for a variety of reasons. Discuss why this might be so and offer any counter-arguments to this proposition. 16.5 marks