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Dit 303:Management Information Systems Question Paper

Dit 303:Management Information Systems

Course:Diploma In It

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : CIS & BI
UNIT CODE : DIT 303
UNIT TITLE : MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:

Answer question one and any other two questions.

Question One

Define the term Information System.

(3 marks)

List and explain five characteristics of information.

(10 marks)

Networks can be classified by their shape or by their geographic scope. Discuss

(9 marks)

Define quality from both the producer and the customer’s perspective.

(6 marks)

What is Group Decision Support System? (GDSS)

(2 marks)

Question Two

Discuss the following types of decisions

Structured decisions.

(2 marks)

Semi-structure decisions

(2 marks)

Unstructured decision

(2 marks)

Discuss your component of DSS.

(8 marks)

Explain the use of the following packages

Word processing

(2 marks)

Spreadsheets

(2 marks)

E-mail

(2 marks)

Question Three

Compare Artificial Intelligence and Natural Intelligence.

(6 marks)

Describe any three categories of Artificial Intelligence.

(6 marks)

Discuss two ways in which the internet can be used by a business to enhance customer satisfaction.

(6 marks)

Define the term Information System.

(2 marks)

Question Four

Analyze the key tests of feasibility that should be undertaken on a system to guarantee success.

(8 marks)

What is Information Systems Security? Identify the information systems security threats and outline mechanisms that have been adopted by organizations mitigate the threats.

(12 marks)

Question Five

What is Business Process RE-engineering? Identify the benefits and challenges of implementing BPR in organizations with the help of Information Systems.

(12 marks)

Explain how computer based information systems could be used for competitive advantage in the organization.

(8 marks)

Dit 303:Management Information Systems Question Paper

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