Kenyatta University

BMS 400: Management Information Systems Assignment

To be submitted on 16th July 2021

INSTRUCTIONS
Attempt all questions

1. Distinguish between file based and database systems (4 marks)

2. Explain five advantages of database management systems and three limitations of
database systems. (8 marks)
3. Distinguish between TPS, MIS and DSS (8 marks)
4. Discuss FOUR types of computer network topology (10 marks)
5. Explain the role of E-commerce and describe the various types of e-commerce
(10 marks)
6. Discuss the following types of information systems development/acquisition
methodologies. (Provide definitions, when mostly applicable and advantages and
disadvantages)
i. Systems development lifecycle
ii. Prototyping
iii. End user development
iv. Outsourcing (20 marks)

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