KNEC Diploma in ICT module III Management Information Systems past paper: July 2014 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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Explain each of the following types of system as used in management information system (i) Knowledge management system (ii) Supply chain management system ()

Susan intends to purchase a transaction process management system for her company.Explain three characteristics that she should consider. ()

Distinguish between technical and behavioral approaches to management information systems. ()

Zilpha, an ICT expert at JTL company intends to write a report on the negative impacts of information systems to users. Explain three impacts that she could mention ()

Outline four advantages of automation to organizations that embrace it ()

Jupiter, a distribution company intends to install a global positioning system in all its vehicles. Explain three advantages that the company would derive from this system ()

Distinguish between office automation system and executive information system as used in management information system ()

ABX company prefers to outsource some of its management information system functions. Explain three benefits that may have contributed to this preference ()

Outline four characteristics of information as a resource in an organization ()

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Management information system decisions are categorized into three. Explain each of this by stating the level in management where each is applied ()

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Explain each of the following types of system maintenance: (i) corrective (ii)adaptive ()

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Gaby, an information system manager at Globe company advised the company to connect its management information system to the internet. Explain three advantages that the company would gain from this connection ()

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Explain two advantages of using grant chart in project management ()

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Govi, the system manager at JZX Company decided to use of the direct procurement method during a procurement process. Explain three circumstances that may have influenced his decision ()

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Differentiate between leading and monitoring as used project management. ()

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The management of Junta Company installed an MIS in different departments. Some department staff are alleging that the system is not good but the real situation is that they did not want to use it. Explain three factors that the company should put in place to ensure that the staff embrace the system ()

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Outline four causes of project failure ()

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Explain the term data privacy as used in computer ethics ()

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Describe the term enterprise resource planning as used in management information systems. ()

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Marko Company has integrated the use of cloud computing in its operations. Explain three advantages that the company is likely to gain from this move ()

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June, the IT manager of a hospital has advised the management to install an expert system for disease diagnosis. Explain three reasons that could have led to her advice ()

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Define each of the following terms as used in management information system. (4 marks) (i) Re-engineering (ii) Rationalization ()

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Jane, a system administrator at Lazedo company intends to put measures in place to prevent unauthorized access to the company’s information system. Explain three measures that she could enforce ()

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Karis has been contracted to design a decision support system for Motif company. Explain three components that he should consider ()

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Distinguish between responsibility and accountability as used in management information systems ()

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Define each of the following each of the following as used in project management: (4 marks) (i)Optimistic time; (ii) Most likely time. ()

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Explain two group-decision making techniques as used in management ()

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Mantle Company intends to use the open tendering method to procure its management information system. Outline three requirement of this method that the company should fulfill ()

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Jake prefers to procure tailored software for his company. Outline three reason for his preference ()

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Outline four characteristics for the information system planning model ()

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Distinguish between direct end user and indirect end user as used in computer operations ()

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Rima, an advisor at JXT Company intends to set up mechanisms that could be used to prevent repetitive strain injury to its employees. Explain such mechanisms ()

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Jeremy had the following characteristics about the level of management: (i) short range goals, plans and tactics. (ii) day to day plans and supervisory tasks. (iii) Long range goals, plans and strategies. Identify each of the level and state at least one information requirement of each level ()