Management Information Systems(Misc 033) (Dbit 224) (Dcis 204) Question Paper
Management Information Systems(Misc 033) (Dbit 224) (Dcis 204)
Course:Computer Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS : Answer Question One (Compulsory) in Section A & any other TWO Questions in Section B
SECTION A (30marks)
Question One
Define the following information systems concepts:
(10marks)
Data
Information
Transaction process systems
Enterprise resource planning (
ERP) system.
Using a diagram illustrate the components of an Information System.
(6marks)
Explain any THREE main functional areas of business where
information systems are applicable. (6marks)
i)
What is an organizational structure? (2marks)
ii) Give any FOUR categories of organizational structure. (4marks)
What do you understand by business reengineering?
(2marks)
SECTION B
Question Two
What is systems development?
(2marks)
Using a diagram, briefly explain the steps in phases in systems development.
(13marks)
Question Three
Explain what you understand by transaction process systems. (4marks)
Explain any THREE traditional transaction methods and objectives.
(6marks)
What do organizations expect their transaction processing systems to do?
(5marks)
Question Four
Explain:
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence systems.
(3marks)
Outline the nature of intelligence.
(12marks)
Question Five
Explain methods of preventing computer related waste and mistakes.
(5marks)
Explain any FIVE types of computer related mistakes.
(10marks)
More Question Papers
Exams With Marking Schemes
Popular Exams
Mid Term Exams
End Term 1 Exams
End Term 3 Exams
Opener Exams
Full Set Exams
Return to Question Papers