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Cisy 101 :Introduction To Computer Information Systems Question Paper

Cisy 101 :Introduction To Computer Information Systems

Course:Computer Science

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOLBASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : CISY 101
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer a total of three questions.
Question ONE is compulsory.

Question One

Define the following terms:

(6 Marks)

Information.
Management.
System.

Distinguish between the following:
State information.
Tactical information.

Operational information.

(6 Marks)

State THREE characteristics of data.

(3 Marks)

Explain the following term:

(6 Marks)

Artificial intelligence.
System maintenance.
System security.

State any four types of organizational structures.

(4 Marks)

State any five security threats to information.

(5 Marks)

Question Two

Explain the term ’value of information.’

(5 Marks)

Explain the qualities of "good of information."

(5 Marks)

State any six criteria for classifying information.

(6 Marks)

Question Three

Explain the THREE types of decisions in the organization.

(6 Marks)

Describe the process of decision making in the organization.

(14 Marks)

Question Four

Define the term ’information system.’

(2 Marks)

Explain the component of information system.

(12 Marks)

Explain any THREE function of information system in the organization.

(6 Marks)

Question Five

Explain the term ’Management Information System.’

(2 Marks)

Explain FOUR types of information produced by Management Information Systems.

(8 Marks)

Explain how Management Information System supports decision making in the organization.

(10 Marks)

Cisy 101 :Introduction To Computer Information Systems Question Paper

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