Ics2403:Distributed Systems Question Paper
Ics2403:Distributed Systems
Course:Bachelor Of Information Technology
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2014
a. Describe the architectural components of the Management Information System. (MIS) (4 Marks) b. Differentiate between the following decision making approaches: (6 Marks) i. Structured decision making ii. Unstructured decision making iii. Semi-structure decision making
c. Define the following terms: (3 Marks) i. Gap analysis ii. Bench marking iii. Management
d. State three disadvantages of downsizing as a way of cost reduction strategy. (3 Marks) e. Explain three points why computer ethics is important to an organization. (6 Marks) f. Explain four competitive advantage strategies which Safaricom mobile company in Kenya can use of information system in an organization. (8 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
a. Explain why Decision Support System applicable to all levels of management in an organization (2 Marks) b. Identify and explain the stages of decision making process. (6 Marks) c. Describe six major information systems in organization highlighting on at least one of their major characteristic. (12 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
a. Discuss four major factors that have contributed to the recognition of the importance of information to any organization. (8 Marks) b. Describe four difficulties of building and sustaining strategic information system. (4 Marks) c. Choose an organization of your choice, then discuss four ways in which information technology is being used to transform it. (8 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
a. Discuss the five factors affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of MIS. (10 Marks) b. Security of information systems is based on awareness principle, ethics principle and reassessment principle among others. Discuss these principles. (4 Marks) c. A firm makes arrangements for back up computing facilities in the event that regular facilities are destroyed or damaged beyond use. These arrangements constitute a backup plan. Outline three ways in which backup plan can be achieved. (6 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – 20 MARKS
a. i. Explain the term strategic planning (2 Marks) ii. Describe the major objective of strategic planning (2 Marks) b. Briefly describe any four components of strategic planning. (8 Marks) c. Identify and explain four principle goals of disaster recovery planning. (8 Marks)
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