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Bmgt 322:Management Information Systems August 2008 Question Paper

Bmgt 322:Management Information Systems August 2008

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
COURSE CODE: BMGT 322

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are four (4) questions.
2. Attempt any three (3) questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks.

QUESTION ONE
(a) Briefly explain the different types of management information systems common
in organizations structured along functional lines. (10 marks)
(b) Discuss the information system functions. (15 marks)

QUESTION TWO
(a) The current trend in input hardware development is in the direction of directly
capturing data from source documents/objects rather than manually typing the
same information. Discuss any three advantages of using such methods.
(9 marks)
(b) Discuss any four factors that you would consider when buying hardware.
(16 marks)

QUESTION THREE
(a) Discuss any three types of computer networks that are likely to be found in a
business environment. (9 marks)
(b) Discuss any four factors that are usually considered when choosing a computer
network topology. (16 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
(a) What is computer security? (5 marks)
(b) Identify and discuss any five possible causes of data loss or corruption and in
each case, suggest possible solutions. (20 marks)

Bmgt 322:Management Information Systems August 2008 Question Paper

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