Dit 303:Management Information Systems Question Paper
Dit 303:Management Information Systems
Course:Diploma In It
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : CIS & BI
UNIT CODE : DIT 303
UNIT TITLE : MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question one and any other two questions.
Question One
Define the term Information System.
(3 marks)
List and explain five characteristics of information.
(10 marks)
Networks can be classified by their shape or by their geographic scope. Discuss
(9 marks)
Define quality from both the producer and the customer’s perspective.
(6 marks)
What is Group Decision Support System? (GDSS)
(2 marks)
Question Two
Discuss the following types of decisions
Structured decisions.
(2 marks)
Semi-structure decisions
(2 marks)
Unstructured decision
(2 marks)
Discuss your component of DSS.
(8 marks)
Explain the use of the following packages
Word processing
(2 marks)
Spreadsheets
(2 marks)
E-mail
(2 marks)
Question Three
Compare Artificial Intelligence and Natural Intelligence.
(6 marks)
Describe any three categories of Artificial Intelligence.
(6 marks)
Discuss two ways in which the internet can be used by a business to enhance customer satisfaction.
(6 marks)
Define the term Information System.
(2 marks)
Question Four
Analyze the key tests of feasibility that should be undertaken on a system to guarantee success.
(8 marks)
What is Information Systems Security? Identify the information systems security threats and outline mechanisms that have been adopted by organizations mitigate the threats.
(12 marks)
Question Five
What is Business Process RE-engineering? Identify the benefits and challenges of implementing BPR in organizations with the help of Information Systems.
(12 marks)
Explain how computer based information systems could be used for competitive advantage in the organization.
(8 marks)
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