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Ins 308: Disaster And Risk Management In Information Centers Question Paper

Ins 308: Disaster And Risk Management In Information Centers

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Science

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2012

MOI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
THIRD YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN
INFORMATION SCIENCES
COURSE CODE: INS 308
COURSE TITLE: DISASTER AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN INFORMATION CENTERS
DATE: 8TH APRIL, 2012 TIME: 2.00 P.M. – 4.15 P.M.

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
• SEE INSIDE

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MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLISHING AND MEDIA STUDIES
SECOND SEMESTER 2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE: INS 308 TIME: 2 Hrs 15 Mins
COURSE TITLE: DISASTER AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN INFORMATION CENTERS ==============================================================================
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Answer any THREE questions
• All questions carry equal marks (20 marks)

1. Discuss the stages of disaster and risk management that an information center could follow to minimize the effects of disasters and risks
2. Determine the need for disaster and risk management programmes in information centers and explain the components of a disaster control plan
3. In light of various records management activities that you know, discuss how the main areas of risk occur
4. Explain and illustrate with diagrams any FOUR models of disaster and risk management
5.
a. Distinguish between disaster management and risk management (6 marks)
b. Evaluate the main types of disasters affecting information centers citing relevant examples (14 marks)
6. Discuss the concept ‘vital records’ and explain the steps involved in vital records planning in information centers

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