Bit 2119: Management Information Systems Question Paper
Bit 2119: Management Information Systems
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology
Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BIT 2119: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DATE: DECEMBER 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer all questions in Section “A” and any other TWO questions from SECTION “B”
2. No reference material of ANY kind may be carried into the examination room.
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SECTION A: [30 MARKS]
a. One of the earliest users of information systems was for automation of Business processes. Explain why this may not always produce the expected results.
[4 marks]
b. Using specific examples, describe the CONTENT dimension of information, mention Any THREE of its attributes [6 marks]
c. Explain illustrating your answer with specific examples, the two major methods executive information systems (EIS) uses to access information [8 marks]
d. (i) Explain any FIVE common characteristics of all transaction processing systems (TPS) [8 marks]
(ii) Using a diagram, explain the five stages of a transaction processing cycle
[7 marks]
SECTION B [40 MARKS]
a. (i) Describe the complexity of developing information systems from both
the social and technical dimensions. [8 marks]
(ii) Outline FIVE characteristics of operational Level information
[5 marks]
b. (i) Explain 2 reasons why spreadsheet packages are in-coporated in a
decision support system (DSS) [2 marks]
(ii) Describe TWO possible problems that might arise if DSS end-user are
Extensively using spread-sheets for modeling [5 marks]
3. (a) Explain how use of MIS and its capabilities can be used to redesign and
Re-shape organization in the following:
(i) Flattening of organizations [3 marks]
(ii) Separating of work from location [3 marks]
(iii) Re-organizing work-flows [3 marks]
b. Using a diagram, outline the IT-based office support systems
[11 marks]
4. a. Discuss the THREE organizational methods of decision making
[6 marks]
b. (i) Highlight any four approaches used in building information
systems, citing one advantage for each approach. [8 marks]
(ii) Using a diagram, explain the Four main activities of an
information system. [6 marks]
5. a. (i) Discuss the strategic planning and use of information systems for
competitive advantages. [6 marks]
(ii) Explain any THREE Management Information Systems (MIS)
security controls. [6 marks]
b. Using a diagram, discuss the information system (IS) from a business
perspective. [8 marks]
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