BITM 1st Sem Unit 7 & Unit 4: Introduction to IT & Information Systems & Fundamental concept of Data Management -- Assignment

Sandesh Shiwakoti

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January 25, 2026

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Assignment Questions

5 × 1-mark questions (Very short answer)

1.     What does IT stand for?

2.     Name one component of Information Technology.

3.     Give one example of an Information System.

4.     What is the main role of IT in communication?

5.     Define MIS in one line.

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3 × 3-mark questions (Short answer)

1.     Explain the relationship between Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS).

2.     List three roles of IT in modern society.

3.     Mention and briefly describe three types of Information Systems.

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2 × 5-mark questions (Long answer)

1.     Discuss the importance of IT in business and education.

2.     Explain the role of Information Systems in business decision-making with examples.

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2 × 10-mark questions (Essay type)

1.     Define Information Technology and Information Systems. Explain their components, types, and importance in modern society with suitable examples.

2.     Describe the role of IT and IS in communication, education, business, and government. Explain how they contribute to effective decision-making.

 

📘 Assignment: Data and Information & Database Systems

✏️ A. Very Short Answer Questions (8 × 1 mark)

1. Define data.
2. What is meant by information?
3. Write one difference between data and knowledge.
4. What is a database?
5. Expand the term DBMS.
6. Name any one data model.
7. Write any one step of data processing.
8. What is a file-based system?

✏️ B. Short Answer Questions (4 × 3 marks)

9. Explain the concept of data, information, and knowledge with suitable examples.
10. Describe any three components of DBMS.
11. Write short notes on:
    1. Hierarchical data model
    2. Relational data model
12. Explain the steps of data processing (any three).

✏️ C. Long Answer Questions (2 × 5 marks)

13. Compare Database Approach and File-Based System with suitable points and examples.
14. Explain the data processing cycle in detail including the following steps:
    • Data collection
    • Data preparation
    • Data input
    • Data processing
    • Data output
    • Data storage

✏️ D. Comprehensive Question (1 × 10 marks)

15. Suppose a school wants to manage student records (name, class, marks, and attendance).
    
    a) Explain how this data can be stored using a database system.
    b) Mention which data model is most suitable and why.
    c) Describe how data processing steps are applied to convert raw data into useful information.
    d) Write two advantages of using DBMS over file-based system in this case.

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