MU Question Banks for IT Semester 8 - BC&DLT, BDA, CCS and ERP. Summer exams 2025
Focus on repeated questions and diagrams — they're your shortcut to passing SEM 8 without burning out. Write in points, underline keywords, and never leave a question blank — struc…
These questions have been filtered by reviewing recurring question patterns across recent university examinations. Focus on understanding the fundamental definitions, block diagrams, and mathematical formulations before diving into optional modules.
Always draw clean labelled diagrams to secure 40% of standard question weightage.
Write answers in structured bullet points rather than dense paragraphs for fast evaluation.
Explicitly write given data, formula, and units to maximize partial credit in numericals.
Focus on repeated questions and diagrams — they're your shortcut to passing SEM 8 without burning out. Write in points, underline keywords, and never leave a question blank — structure fakes confidence.
IMPs for BC&DLT
- What is a block header? How are blocks linked in blockchain?
- Associate Blockchain with double spending attack and how Blockchain solves it.
- Explain Simplified Payment Verification Nodes. What is the Privacy solution for SPV nodes?
- Summarise the different cryptocurrency wallets with a neat diagram and briefly each.
- Differentiate between PoW, PoS, PoB.
- What is nonce in blockchain and how does it work?
- Differentiate between the Bitcoin blockchain and Ethereum Blockchain.
- Illustrate how the transaction cost of a transaction is calculated. Highlight any four important components of a transaction.
- Enumerate the interoperability and scalability issues in Hyperledger fabric.
- Write a short note on Channels in Hyperledger Fabric
IMPS FOR BDA
- Explain what characteristics of social media makes it suitable for Big Data
- What is Data Science?
- Explain CAP theorem and explain how NoSQL systems guarantee BASE property
- Explain in detail the Core Hadoop Components.
- Write a short note on MapReduce.
- Explain the types of NoSQL data stores and their typical usage.
- Describe in detail The Map Tasks.
- Explain in detail The Stream Data Model.
- Describe in detail Sampling Techniques.
- Explain in detail Filtering Streams.
IMP topics for BDA:
- MapReduce: The Map Tasks
- Details of MapReduce Execution
- Matrix-Vector Multiplication by MapReduce
- Relational-Algebra Operations
- Computing Natural Join by MapReduce
IMPS FOR CCS
- Explain the architecture of Xen Hypervisor in detail
- Write down advantages and disadvantages of Cloud Computing.
- Describe Characteristics of virtualized environments.
- Comparison between different virtualization platforms.
- Describe in detail SPI Model of Cloud computing.
- Describe in detail Analytics as a Service and Backup as a Service.
- Write down Instance Types.
- Describe in detail Non-relational (No-SQL) Database and Write down Types of Non relational Databases.
- Write a short note on Partition and Hash Keys.
- Describe Working with a Serverless environment and their functions.
IMPS FOR ERP
- Write down an Overview of Integrated Management Information.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of ERP systems.
- Describe in detail Business Processing Reengineering (BPR).
- Compare the variants of OLAP.
- Write a short note on Data Mining.
- Explain in detail Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
- Explain in detail MRP (Material Requirement Planning).
- Write a short note on Plant Maintenance.
- Write a short note on BOM (Bill Of Material).
Priority Modules for ERP:
- P1 - Module No.3 | ERP Manufacturing Perspective and ERP Modules
- P2 - Module No.4 | Benefits of ERP
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How to Score 9+ Pointer in IMP topics for BDA:
University evaluators grade hundreds of papers per day. Following this systematic 4-step checklist ensures your answer sheet stands out:
Master High-Frequency Modules First
Analyze which 3 modules carry 60%+ of the total marks in Mumbai University (MU). Solve every previous year question from these modules.
Emphasize Visual Elements
Always allocate space for circuit diagrams, architecture flowcharts, state transition diagrams, or comparison tables. Evaluators award marks quickly for correct visual representations.
Write Clear Comparison Tables
For questions asking to “Differentiate between X and Y”, always construct a table with at least 5 to 6 distinct comparison parameters (e.g. Definition, Speed, Complexity, Applications).
Practice Timed Writing
Allocate 1.5 minutes per mark (e.g. maximum 15 minutes for a 10-mark question). This leaves at least 15 minutes at the end of the examination for final verification and underline key results.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Are these important questions (IMPs) enough to prepare for IMP topics for BDA: MU exams?
Yes, these high-priority IMP questions are curated by analyzing 5+ years of university question papers, marking patterns, and syllabus module weightage. Practicing these questions thoroughly gives you strong conceptual coverage of the highest scoring topics.
Q: How can I score maximum marks in IMP topics for BDA: theory and numerical questions?
To maximize marks in university examinations: 1) Always begin with a neat, labelled diagram or flowchart where applicable. 2) Structure answers in concise bullet points with clear subheadings. 3) Write standard definitions, assumptions, and formulas. 4) For numerical problems, write given data, state formulas, show step-by-step substitution, and highlight the final answer with proper units.
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