M2-R3: BUSINESS SYSTEMS

NOTE:
1.
There are TWO PARTS in this Module/Paper. PART ONE contains FOUR questions
and PART TWO contains FIVE questions.
2.

PART ONE is to be answered in the TEAR-OFF ANSWER SHEET only, attached to the
question paper, as per the instructions contained therein. PART ONE is NOT to be
answered in the answer book.

3.

Maximum time allotted for PART ONE is ONE HOUR. Answer book for PART TWO will
be supplied at the table when the answer sheet for PART ONE is returned. However,
candidates, who complete PART ONE earlier than one hour, can collect the answer
book for PART TWO immediately after handing over the answer sheet for PART ONE.
TOTAL TIME: 3 HOURS
TOTAL MARKS: 100
(PART ONE 40; PART TWO 60)
PART ONE
(Answer all the questions)
1.

Each question below gives a multiple choice of answers. Choose the most
appropriate one and enter in the tear-off answer sheet attached to the question
paper, following instructions therein.
(1 x 10)

1.1
A)
B)
C)
D)

In a data processing system, if the input data is simultaneously processed with the
transaction, it is called
Parallel Processing
Real Time Processing
Batch Processing
Virtual Processing

1.2
A)
B)
C)
D)

A file management system can typically access records from

Only one file at a time
Many files at a time
Only two files at a time
None of the above

1.3
A)
B)
C)
D)

The command used to add a new field to an active table file is

Modify Command
Modify Structure
Both A) and B)
None of the above

1.4
A)
B)
C)
D)

SQL Stands for

Simple Query Language
Standard Query Language
Structured Query Language
Sequel

1.5

Which of the following is not one of the four basic steps in creating a document that
merges data from a database?
Open a new document that merges data from a database
Link the document to a data source
Select auto field fill to place the fields in the word documents
Preview and print the form letters

A)
B)
C)
D)

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A)
B)
C)
D)

You can use other existing data sources with your master document provided
The data source contains some field names, which may or may not be in the master
document
The data source contains the same field names found in the master document
The data source contains different field names than those in the master document
None of the above

1.7
A)
B)
C)
D)

Identify incorrect statement

Worksheet data and charts can be integrated with Visual FoxPro
Embedded worksheet object can be created in Visual FoxPro
Both A) and B) above
None of the above

1.8
A)
B)
C)
D)

To unconditionally exit from a SCAN-ENDSCAN loop, one can use

LOOP
.NOT. EOF( )
EXIT
SKIP

1.9
A)
B)
C)
D)

Edit checks and controls are built into a computer-based system to

Ensure that the transcription errors do not corrupt the result
Duplicate data does not enter into the computer system
Avoid transposition errors
All of the above

1.10
A)
B)
C)
D)

SELECT * FROM student WHERE name like %S% statement will fetch
All rows from student table
All rows from student table which contains S as a name
All rows from student table which contains S as starting letter of name
All rows from student table which contains S as last letter of name

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2.

Each statement below is either TRUE or FALSE. Choose the most appropriate one
and ENTER in the tear-off sheet attached to the question paper, following
instructions therein.
(1 x 10)

2.1

The top down approach to develop modular program involves approaching a problem
from the general to the specific.
Sequential file organization of a disk file is particularly appropriate for files of low activity.
Structured programming diminishes the efficiency of coding of the programs.
Where clause is optional in SQL.
Using the SQL SELECT command, we can retrieve data from different tables even if
tables are not related.
From the mail merge helper dialog box, you can only open an existing data source but
cannot create a new one.
Visual FoxPro provides a long list of label layouts according to specific product numbers.
Sort Command needs less space on disk as compared to Index Command.
Visual FoxPro does not require logical operators to be delimited by periods.
One to Many relationships between entities A and B means 0, 1, or more occurrences
of B corresponding to the occurrence of A.

2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10

3.

Match words and phrases in column X with the closest related meaning/
word(s)/phrase(s) in column Y. Enter your selection in the tear-off answer sheet
attached to the question paper, following instructions therein.
(1 x 10)
X

3.1

Removes leading blanks from character strings

A.

Application Window

3.2

Provides an interface between the user and the

program

B.

Barcode

3.3

Files used to hold all other files such as tables

databases, forms etc.

C.

LIFO

3.4

Changes the
execution

D.

Where

3.5

Reference to a block or data

E.

From

3.6

Temporarily stores query results in read only

form

F.

Label

3.7

Display query results in an existing or a new

label form

G.

Project

3.8

Specify the table(s) from which to retrieve

information

H.

Cursor

3.9

Specify the primary selection criteria

I.

Memo

3.10

Coding structure in which

represented as a series

J.

TRIM()

K.

Grant

L.

ASIN( )

M.

CrossTab

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4.

Each statement below has a blank space to fit one of the word(s) or phrase(s) in
the list below. Enter your choice in the tear-off answer sheet attached to the
question paper, following instructions therein.
(1 x 10)
A.
D.
G.
J.
M.
P.

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10

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Sorting
Updation
MEMO
Pseudocode
Having
Embed

B.
E.
H.
K.
N.
Q.

Syntax
Paste Special
Data Structure
Graphic Object
Where
Zap

C.
F.
I.
L.
O.
R.

Transaction
Dummy
Decision Symbol
Data
Browse
Mail Merge

A special field can be placed in a ________ record at the end of a file to indicate that all
valid records have been processed.
Logical organization of data in a file is also called ________.
________ is a process of modifying a master with current information.
The formal rules governing the construction of valid statements in a language are called
_______.
A term which describes a program segment written in ordinary language, rather than in a
programming language is ________.
________ are lines and boxes that you draw to enhance a report.
A ________ source is made up of the text and Graphics that changes with each version
of a merged document.
The ________ Command in a DBMS package allow the display as well as editing of
several records in one screen.
Along with the GROUP BY clause, one can use the ________ clause to define a
condition on the group of tuples associated with each value of the grouping attributes.
Objects created in a different application can be inserted into a table field by using
________.

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PART TWO
(Answer any FOUR questions)
5.
a)
b)
c)
6.
a)
b)
c)

7.
a)

b)
c)

Explain the analysis performed for obtaining information for long term planning in an
organization?
Differentiate between master file updating and master file maintenance.
What are the two broad types of programming errors? How are they are detected?
(5+5+5)
Explain data handling for managing data.
Explain the Control Break Procedure for Report Production.
What is the difference between character type field and memo field? What is the
maximum size of each type of field in visual FoxPro?
(5+5+5)
Explain briefly the following function:
i)
CTOD()
ii)
DTOC()
iii)
ISALPHA()
iv)
LEFT()
v)
ISDIGIT()
Explain all the seven query destination options.
Explain function of each button of the forms control panel in a tabulated format.
(5+5+5)

8.
a)
b)
c)

Explain the steps required to do Group/Total in report.

Write a step-by-step procedure to create a database in visual FoxPro.
Explain the different clauses of the SQL SELECT Statement.
(5+5+5)

9.
a)
b)

Explain the different type of validation checks performed in an invoicing system.

Write a program to print the name and outstanding balances using the following two data
structures.
Structure 1
Field

Width

Type

Emp_Code
Emp_name

8
30

N
CH

Structure 2
Field

Width

Type

Emp_Code
Out_Bal
City

8
13.2
30

N
N
CH

Description
Employees Code
Employer Name

Description
Employees Code
Outstanding Balance
City Name
(5+10)

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