KNEC Diploma in ICT module III Management Information Systems past paper: July 2016 Answers

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Course Name:  Information and Communication Technology
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Course Level:  Diploma
Sub Level:       Module III
Course Unit:   Management Information Systems
Exam body:    KNEC
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Outline three functions of a management information system in an organization ()

Explain three challenges that an organization using modern management information system face when dealing with ethical issues. ()

A school Information Technology project is at planning stage. Explain three activities that would be carried out at this stage. ()

A certain organization decided to outsource some of its information system’s services. (i) outline two possible reasons for this approach. (2 marks) (ii) Outline three benefits that the organization would derive from this approach. ()

An Insurance Company intends to undertake a Management Information System project. Outline four challenges that a manager is likely to face while planning ()

Outline four areas in which an Enterprise Resource Planning system could be used in a government organization. ()

Outline four goals of a transaction processing system to an organization ()

Explain two goals of optimal information technology resource utilizations ()

A light industry uses Management Information System in its tactical level operations. Explain two functional tasks of this Management Information System in each of the following areas: (i) production (ii) Accounting ()

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Outline two factors that affect decision making in an organization ()

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Anewty Ventures Ltd intends to hire a consultant to assist in establishment of effective decision-making process. Outline the decision making cycle that the consultant would use in order to achieve the goal. ()

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Explain two reasons that have led to slow growth of information societies in developing nations ()

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Many organizations are opting to use mobile phones for their business process. Outline three challenges that they would face from this approach ()

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Distinguish between executive information system and decision support system as used in Management Information system ()

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Explain two circumstances that could necessitate maintenance of information system in organization ()

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Many organizations keep on acquiring new information system for their operation. Explain three reasons for this. ()

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Apexet Company Ltd has an IS project that is in progress. Explain two circumstances that would make the project to halt before it is scheduled completion time ()

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With the aid of a diagram, describe three distinctive level of management in an organisation indicating in each case an appropriate information system ()

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Differentiate between choosing process and monitoring process during acquisition of an information system ()

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The support of top management is necessary for success of an information system in organization. Explain three roles that they play during the planning phase ()

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An information system designer in an institution has been tasked to develop a secure internet connection. Outline four mechanism the designer would put in place to ensure security of data ()

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Explain three circumstances that would lead to an organization to automate its processes ()

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Outline two factors that may influence the cost of maintaining an information system in an organization ()

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Differentiate between critical success factor and downsizing as used in management information system ()

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Mopha Enterprises Ltd recently embarked on business process re-engineering (BPR). Explain three characteristics that the company would exhibit after a success BPR ()

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Explain one purpose of a project management software in each of the following activities: (i) Monitoring (ii) Reporting ()

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A government institution is planning to set up a new department to oversee its resources. Explain two categories of the resources that the new department would consider ()

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Explain three threats to a business that may result from computer crime ()

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A manager in an entertainment industry intends to use data driven decision support system to design a new product. Describe three characteristics that this system should possess ()

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Explain the importance of each of the following qualities of a good management information system: (i) Completeness (ii) Economical (iii) Timeliness ()

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Outline two benefits of using a grant chart as a project management tool ()

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Gaze Company has embraced the use of Management information system for competitive advantage. Explain three impacts that this approach may have caused to the company ()

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Some personnel in an organization could be a threat to a stable management information system. Explain three approaches that should apply in order to avert these threats. ()