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Buss 217: Management Information Systems 1 Question Paper

Buss 217: Management Information Systems 1 

Course:Management Information Systems I

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2008




KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2008 EXAMINATIONS

FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
DEPARTEMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE CODE : BUSS 217
COURSE TITLE : MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1
TIME : 2 HOURS


INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer any THREE Question from Section A and any TWO Questions from Section B

SECTION A
Question 1
1. Bring out any three types of M.I.S. in use in organizations and for each explain the
major functions advantages and disadvantages. (10 marks)

2. Discuss the characteristics and nature of a system (10 marks)

3. Define the term feasibility study and bring out its major aspects (10 marks)

4. Briefly discuss the various components of an information system (10 marks)


SECTION B
Question 2
Explain in details the system development Life Cycle (S.D.L.C) (20 marks)

Question 3
With the aid of a diagram discuss the various types of database models. (20 marks)

Question 4
(i) What is data communication? (2 marks)
(ii) Diagrammatically illustrate the types of network topologies. (18 marks)

Question 5
How has e-Commerce enhanced competitive edge of companies that have embraced technology? (20 marks)






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