NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
NOVEMBER 2018 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE:      BUS 401                                                         CREDIT UNIT:                  3     

COURSE TITLE:     MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

INSTRUCTION:       1. Indicate your Matriculation Number clearly

2. Attempt question one (1) and any other three (3) questions; four questions in all

3. Question one (1) is compulsory and carries 25 marks, while the other questions carry 15 marks each.

                                     4. Present all your points in a coherent and orderly Manner

Question 1

(a). Identify the three (3) main purposes of a Systems Development Methodology and explain any five (5) principles of system development.   10 marks

(b). Using an illustrative diagram, list the Ten (10) phases a Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).      5 marks

(c). What are the steps to be taken to develop a Strategic Information Systems Plan for an Organization?  10 marks

Question 2

(a).     What are the key deliverables of the Requirement Analysis Phase for the design and

            development of an Information Systems?    8 marks

(b).      Explain the Roles and Responsibilities of the following stakeholders in the Design Phase of a SDLC:

                    (i). Project Manager;

                    (ii). Project Team;

                    (iii). Contracting Officer; and

                     (iv). Oversight Agency.      7 marks

Question 3

(a).  Define the term ‘Dynamic Systems Development Methodology’                     5 marks.

(b).   Identify and discuss the critical success factors behind the operations of Dynamic Systems Method.    10 marks                                                                                                                     

Question 4

(a).    Define the term ‘Project Management’   2 marks

(b).     Explain the three (3) main constraints to implementing a successful project.    3 marks

(c).      What are the key activities involved in the following Project Development Stages?

             (i).   Project Initiation

              (ii)   Planning   and Design

              (iii)   Production/Execution

              (iv)   Closing/Maintenance      10 marks

Question 5:

(a).  Define the term ‘Risk Management’       5 marks

(b).   Explain the following Risk Management Processes:

          (i) Risk Identification;

           (ii) Risk Assessment; and

            (iii) Potential Risks Treatment.                                                                    10 marks

Question 6:

(a).  What are the key steps required to develop a Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?     7 marks                                                                                                                              

(b). What is an ICT Policy and what should such a policy contain in the minimum?  8 marks