Management Of Information System Question Paper
Management Of Information System
Course:Bachelor Of Science ( Information Systems & Technology)
Institution: Maseno University question papers
Exam Year:2011
SECTION A
Attempt all questions in this section
Question one
A. Distinguish concepts " Information and data" can data for one person be information for another? Explain this with a help of a suitable example.(7marks)
B. Clearly demonstrate these systems citing examples of each. (8marks)
i. A closed system.
ii. An adaptive system.
iii. Formal information system.
iv. Informal information system.
C. E-mail is one norm of communication that can be used for both personal and official exchange of information. Does the use of email lead to increased productivity in an organization? Give reason based on your answer. (7marks)
D. As an information system manager, you have been asked to help select a personal computer system for your organisation. Explain the factors that you will consider to help you produce a detailed specification in terms of input, output, storage and processing devices required. (8marks)
SECTION B
ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS
QUESTION 2
A. Explain the following information system security concepts (10marks)
i. Denial of service
ii. Business continuity plan
iii. Firewall
iv. Encryption
v. Biometric controls
B. Business are interested in AI(Artificial Intelligence) because of the characteristics it offers that on other system type offers. Discuss (10marks)
QUESTION 3.
A. Discuss the notable similarities and differences between MIS and DSS (10marks)
B. On your opinion what advantages can organization gain by using an Expert Support System (ESS) (10marks)
QUESTION 4
A. You have been appointed as a technical person to advice an establishment on a suitable management information system. Recommend detailed prerequisent that will facilitate to successful implementation of MIS. (10marks)
B. In your own environment, what factors do you think have influenced and contributed to today's technology information system (10marks)
QUESTION 5.
A. An expert system is an intensive intelligence program that solves problems. Discuss some of the components of the experts system enable it accomplish its task. (10marks)
B. Why is communications technology development important to information system managers? (10marks)
END OF EXAM
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