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Agbm 343:Management Information System Question Paper

Agbm 343:Management Information System

Course:Agribusiness Management

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2011

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions Question one (30 marks)
a) What do you understand by the following terms? (6 marks) i) information ii) E-business iii) Software prototyping iv) Cyber crime
b) Give four advantages of a management information system to an organization. (6 marks)
c) “Standardisation is a critical function in setting up a robust IT infrastructure in an organisation.” Justify this statement. (7 Marks)
d) List the FIVE key stages in an information system development life cycle (5 Marks)
e) Highlight four disadvantages of prototyping methodology (6 marks)
Question Two (20 marks)
a) The internet has continued to evolve and become an integral part of other disciplines. Discuss the impact of the internet technology in the business world in modern times. (8 Marks)
b) The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Agriculture has procured a management information system for managing donor funded projects in the agricultural sector. What obstacles is the government likely to face in the system implementation process? (8 marks)
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c) Differentiate between internet and intranet. (4 marks)
Question Three (20 marks)
a) Distinguish between information system and information technology. (4 marks)
b) Evaluate the role played by information systems serving the various levels of management in a contemporary business enterprise. Give an example under each category. (12 Marks)
c) List four forms of commonly committed computer crime in the world today. (4 marks)
Question Four (20 marks)
a) You have been invited for an interview for the post of an information systems manager. Describe four components of an information system you should have in mind as you prepare for the interview. Give examples. (12 marks)
b) Describe how the information technology department supports a business. What roles are played by programmers, systems analysts and information systems managers (8 marks)
Question Five (20 marks)
a) Explain the four functional components of the business data processing cycle. (8 marks)
b) Fine Technologies Ltd is a newly established software firm, who are beginning to put up their ICT infrastructure. What are the underlying requirements in their effort to acquire an internet connection? (8 marks)
c) What do you understand by information systems literacy? How does it differ from computer literacy? (4 marks)
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