Cisy 101 :Introduction To Computer Information Systems Question Paper
Cisy 101 :Introduction To Computer Information Systems
Course:Computer Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOLBASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : CISY 101
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer a total of three questions.
Question ONE is compulsory.
Question One
Define the following terms:
(6 Marks)
Information.
Management.
System.
Distinguish between the following:
State information.
Tactical information.
Operational information.
(6 Marks)
State THREE characteristics of data.
(3 Marks)
Explain the following term:
(6 Marks)
Artificial intelligence.
System maintenance.
System security.
State any four types of organizational structures.
(4 Marks)
State any five security threats to information.
(5 Marks)
Question Two
Explain the term ’value of information.’
(5 Marks)
Explain the qualities of "good of information."
(5 Marks)
State any six criteria for classifying information.
(6 Marks)
Question Three
Explain the THREE types of decisions in the organization.
(6 Marks)
Describe the process of decision making in the organization.
(14 Marks)
Question Four
Define the term ’information system.’
(2 Marks)
Explain the component of information system.
(12 Marks)
Explain any THREE function of information system in the organization.
(6 Marks)
Question Five
Explain the term ’Management Information System.’
(2 Marks)
Explain FOUR types of information produced by Management Information Systems.
(8 Marks)
Explain how Management Information System supports decision making in the organization.
(10 Marks)
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