Buss 217: Management Information Systems 1 Question Paper
Buss 217: Management Information Systems 1
Course:Management Information Systems I
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2008
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF SECOND TRIMESTER 2008 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
DEPARTEMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE CODE : BUSS 217
COURSE TITLE : MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer any THREE Question from Section A and any TWO Questions from Section B
SECTION A
Question 1
1. Bring out any three types of M.I.S. in use in organizations and for each explain the
major functions advantages and disadvantages. (10 marks)
2. Discuss the characteristics and nature of a system (10 marks)
3. Define the term feasibility study and bring out its major aspects (10 marks)
4. Briefly discuss the various components of an information system (10 marks)
SECTION B
Question 2
Explain in details the system development Life Cycle (S.D.L.C) (20 marks)
Question 3
With the aid of a diagram discuss the various types of database models. (20 marks)
Question 4
(i) What is data communication? (2 marks)
(ii) Diagrammatically illustrate the types of network topologies. (18 marks)
Question 5
How has e-Commerce enhanced competitive edge of companies that have embraced technology? (20 marks)
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