INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (MARKS 60)
Module D (1 hour 45 minutes)
Q.1 Modern Pharmaceuticals Limited (MPL) is a large organization with country wide
presence. It is considering to replace its centralized system with distributed processing
system. In order to create awareness among the senior executives of the company about
distributed processing system, you have been asked by the management to give a
presentation on:
(a) Distributed Processing System and its important characteristics. (07)
(b) Risks and challenges in adopting distributed processing approach. (04)
Q.2 Your company is planning to launch an interactive website. In the initial stages, various
options have been discussed. The final proposal is now being drafted and you are
required to write a note for inclusion therein, consisting of the following:
(a) Explanation of website hosting and types of services usually provided by web
hosting companies. (04)
(b) Brief explanation of the following types of web hosting:
(i) Shared Web Hosting
(ii) Virtual Dedicated Server
(iii) Dedicated Hosting
(iv) Co-location Web Hosting (06)
Q.3 Unique Enterprises is a large scale manufacturer of mobile parts and accessories. It has
acquired a new ERP to integrate different departments. It is also planning to connect
with its customers and suppliers through extranet. Consequently the management is
reassessing its alternative processing facilities.
(a) Compare the respective merits and demerits of having own alternative processing
site or engaging a third party service provider. (06)
(b) Differentiate between a hot site, cold site and a warm site. Which type of facility
would you prefer in the above situation and why? (06)
Q.4 World Technologies is in the process of implementing electronic physical access
controls. The IT department has identified the following options:
Password
Access cards / tokens
Bio-metric system
You are required to write a note giving brief comparison of the above with respect to
ease of use and level of security. (06)
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