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Sit107 Introduction to Information Systems Exam 2

This document outlines the examination paper for the Introduction to Information Systems course at Machakos University for the academic year 2018/2019. It includes five questions covering topics such as Total Cost of Ownership, characteristics of valuable information, competitive strategies, and the components of computer-based information systems. Students are required to answer Question One and two additional questions from the paper.

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Sit107 Introduction to Information Systems Exam 2

This document outlines the examination paper for the Introduction to Information Systems course at Machakos University for the academic year 2018/2019. It includes five questions covering topics such as Total Cost of Ownership, characteristics of valuable information, competitive strategies, and the components of computer-based information systems. Students are required to answer Question One and two additional questions from the paper.

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MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY

University Examinations for 2018/2019


SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FIRST YEAR SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

SIT107: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS


DATE: 26/7/2019 TIME: 11.00-1.00 PM
Instructions
This paper consists of FIVE Questions
Answer Question one and other two Questions in this paper.

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)


a) Explain the term Total Cost of Ownership as applied to information systems (2 marks)
b) Briefly explain how computer information systems are used in any three sectors of the
economy (6 marks)
c) Define the following terms as they are used in computer-based information systems
i. Database
ii. Database management system (2 marks)
d) Name and explain any four characteristics of valuable information (4 marks)
e) Differentiate between operating system software and application software (4 marks)
f) Briefly explain the trend of information systems with regards to business use from the 1950's
to date (6 marks)
g) Explain the three stages that an organization undergoes in the business use of information
systems (6 marks)

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QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Define the terms key and primary key as used in records management (2 marks)
b) With the aid of a diagram, explain the components that make up a computer-based
information system (8 marks)
c) With the aid of a diagram, name and explain the hierarchy of data as used in information
systems (10 marks)

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)


a) Briefly explain any three competitive strategies that can be used by a business to combat the
various competitive forces that assail it. (6 marks)
b) With the aid of a diagram, explain the concept of a business model as applied to a business
organisation (8 marks)
c) With the aid of a diagram, explain the concept of an organizations value chain (6 marks)

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)


a) Define the term “information system” (2 marks)
b) With the aid of a diagram, differentiate between the following terms as applied to
information systems; data, information and knowledge (5 marks)
c) With the aid of a diagram, explain the four primary functions of a computer system (7 marks)
d) Name and explain, giving an example of each, any three categories that Business
information systems are classified as (6 marks)
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
a) Briefly explain any three roles in the Enterprise Architecture team (6 marks)
b) With the aid of a diagram, explain the concept of a Decision Support System (DSS) as used
in a business environment (6 marks)
c) With the aid of a diagram, explain the 3-tier Database-Application system architecture design
(8 Marks)

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