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Bcb 205: Management Information Systems Question Paper

Bcb 205: Management Information Systems

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kaimosi Friends University College question papers

Exam Year:2017

KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

COURSE CODE: BCB 205

COURSE TITLE: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

TIME:2 HOURS
DATE: 13/12/2017

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Answer question ONE(COMPULSORY) and any other TWO questions

KAFUCO observes ZERO tolerance to examination cheating

QUESTION ONE. 30 MARKS

a. Explain the term information system. 2 Marks

b. Define the following terms as used in management information systems. 5 marks
i. System

ii. Information

iii. Information system

iv. Information technology

V. Management information systems

c. Name and explain five ultimate benefits an organization would achieve by using information system in managing its activities. 5 marks

d. Distinguish between an open and closed system. 4 marks

e. State and explain four main components that form an automated management information system. 8 marks

f. Explain the meaning of the following terms as applied in MIS:6 marks

i. System life cycle
ii. Feasibility study
iii. Drone

QUESTION TWO. 20 marks

a. Information systems have been regarded as enablers for organizational transformation in ways that systems help in jobs automation,information processing and provide useful inputs for decision making.Discuss this statement in reference to decision making process in an organization. 10 marks

b. Although some companies find difficulties in justifying their information system investment,other companies reported significant benefit from their IS projects. Discuss five techniques that an organization can use to justify an investment in information systems. 10 marks

QUESTION THREE. 20 marks

a. Define an ERP. 3 Marks

b. Explain any four areas in an academic institution that may benefit from an ERP implementation. 4 marks

c. i. What is a group decision support system. 3 marks

ii. State the difference between expert systems and decision support systems. 4 marks

d. Access to information system within an organization has to be controlled to ensure the confidentiality,integrity and availability of the system is guaranteed . Describe any three logical and three physical security measures that may be employed to control the access by unauthorized entities. 6 marks

QUESTION FOUR. 20 marks

a. In a recent survey conducted,it was reported that software privacy is widespread in Kenya.

i. State and explain the factors behind the rampant software privacy compramization in Kenya. 8 marks

ii. Explain the remedies to the factors mentioned in a(i) above. 6 marks

b. What are the benefits of carrying out cost benefit analysis during system development period. 4 marks

c. Explain the term relevancy as pertains to data processing. 2 marks

QUESTION FIVE. 20 marks

a. What is a computers network. 2 marks

b. Give 4 benefits of a computer network in an organization as pertains to management information system. 4 marks

c. Give and explain four main reasons as to why most employees fear computerization in the organisation. 4 marks

d. State any four components of an information system. 4 marks

e. Give and explain any three factors to why users must be involved during the systems development and implementation period. 6 marks

Bcb 205: Management Information Systems Question Paper

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