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Key Questions on Information Systems

The document consists of revision questions focused on transaction processing systems, management information systems, and their applications within organizations. It covers various topics including strategic planning, project failure causes, and the importance of user involvement in system development. Additionally, it addresses the classification of decision support systems and the components of information systems.

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Key Questions on Information Systems

The document consists of revision questions focused on transaction processing systems, management information systems, and their applications within organizations. It covers various topics including strategic planning, project failure causes, and the importance of user involvement in system development. Additionally, it addresses the classification of decision support systems and the components of information systems.

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REVISON QUESTIONS 1

1. List four applications areas of transaction processing system (TPS) in an organization.

(4Marks)
2. State the steps of strategic planning process in management information system.
(5Marks)
3. Highlight any three importance of information systems in any organization.
(3Marks)
4. Transaction processing system is used to record the day to day transactions of a
organization. List four examples of transaction processing system .
(4Marks)
5. Kert company is using a manual information system, highlight five limitations that the
company faces from the system.
(5Marks)
6. List three causes of project failure that an organization may encounter while using the
management information system.
(3Marks)
7. State four strategic levels of an information system used for decision making in an
organization .
(4Marks)
8. Information system is the combination of software, hardware, and telecommunication
networks to collect useful data, especially in an organisation. Identify four desirable
qualities of an information system.
(4Marks)
9. Differentiate between data and information as used in management information system
of an organization.
(4Marks)
10. Explain two management information system acquisition methods that an organization
may use to acquire it.
(4Marks)

Section B (60 marks)


Answer any THREE Questions in this section

11. a) Explain any three uses of information in an organization


(6Marks)
b) John Company is at the initial stages of an information system project. Explain three
activities that the company should pursue to ensure the success of the project
(6Marks)

c) Discuss four reasons why it is important to involve users in the development of a new
management information system rights from the beginning to the end.
(8Marks)

12. a) Decision support systems bring together data and knowledge from different areas and
sources to provide users with information beyond the usual reports and summaries.
Explain five classification of a decision support system (DSS)
(10Marks)
b) Describe five components of an information system in the organization
(10Marks)
13. a) Explain five types of accounting information system in an organization
(10Marks)
b) You have been invited to an organization to make a speech on the role of middle level
management. Discuss five roles of middle level managers that you would highlight in
your presentation
(10Marks)
14. a) Explain three benefits of strategic information planning in an organization
(6Marks)
b) An Organization intent to acquire a new management information system. Describe
three features it will consider before purchasing the system
(6Marks)
Discuss four Characteristics of a good decision support systems (DSS) used to evaluate an
opportunity in an organization

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