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Misc Information Systems Management(Dcis 204) (Dbit 224) Question Paper

Misc Information Systems Management(Dcis 204) (Dbit 224)

Course:Computer Information Systems And Business Information Technology

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO.
Question One
Differentiate between the following terms;
(6 Marks)
Information
Data
System
What are the roles of an MIS in an organization.
(4 Marks)
Discuss the FIVE most common features of organization that are relevant to information systems.
(5 Marks)
Describe FIVE problems associated with the traditional file environment.

(5 Marks)
Differentiate between open and closed systems.
(4 Marks)
Explain THREE characteristics of relevant information to a manager.
(6 Marks)

Question Two
Define a LAN and describe the three major LAN technologies.
(8 Marks)
Describe FOUR reasons that make IT important to the success of a business.
(12 Marks)

Question Three
Distinguish between;
Intranet and Extranet.
(4 Marks)
System analysis and system design.
(4 Marks)

Explain TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of being able to work from home or far away from the office for:
(12 Marks)
An individual
The company
Society

Question Four
Many businesses now expect their employees to work at home & to the office only occasionally. Explain how IT can help with this mode of working.

(8 Marks)
Differentiate between the following types of information systems:
(12 Marks)
TPS
DSS
EIS

Question Five
Explain FIVE components of an information system.
(10 Marks)
Explain the key elements of a system.
(10 Marks)

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