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ITL611S - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN LOGISTICS - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2022 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS, JOURNALISM AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BLSC
COURSE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN
LOGISTICS
DATE: JUNE 2022
DURATION: 2 ½ Hours
COURSE LEVEL: NQF LEVEL 6
COURSE CODE: ITL611S
SESSION: 1
MARKS: 60
EXAMINER:
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
DR EDMORE CHIKOHORA
MODERATOR:
MR NKULULEKO MTHEMBO
THIS EXAMINATION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES
(INCLUDING THIS FRONT PAGE)
Instructions for the students
1. Attempt all questions
2. Use a separate booklet to write your answers
3. Pleaseensure that your handwriting is legible, neat and presentable
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Question 1
[8 MARKS]
Identify the differences or similarities between the following terms as used in Information
technology.
i. Big Data and Data Warehouse
ii. Information technology and Information Systems
iii. Hardware and Software
iv. Systems Software and Application software
[2 marks]
[2 marks]
[2 marks]
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Question 2
[18 MARKS]
"Cloud computing can be understood as the on-demand availability of computer system
resources such as data storage and computer power without direct active management by
the user".
From the above assertion;
i. List and explain any Three (3) deployment models in cloud computing
[6 marks]
ii. Discuss any Two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages of using cloud computing
[8 marks]
iii. What are the possible security issues associated with practicing cloud computing
[4 marks]
Question 3:
[19 MARKS]
"The Internet of Things {loT} is one of the innovations that have made its mark in multiple
industries worldwide over the past years. Logistics and supply businesses that implemented
JoT technology have gained tremendous advantage over their competitors".
i. Why has loT gained so much interest in Logistics and supply businesses [5 marks]
ii. Discuss any Three (3) key success factors of loT in Logistics and supply chain
[6 marks]
iii. List and elaborate using examples any Four (4) real world applications of loT
[8 marks]
Question 4:
[15 MARKS]
Case study 1:
"Founded in 1970s, EC Logistics Namibia has a highly experienced and professional team
which offers full range of services such as procurement, warehouse, production, transport,
spare parts, outbound and disposal logistics services that are customized to the needs of their
customers and their whole supply chain in SADC and Europe. EC Logistics' field of activity
begins at the end of the production process with production related services and ends with the
delivery to the end users/ consumers. All steps between these like warehousing,
commissioning, production-related services, and administration are included. Apart from the
above services they also handle procurement logistics, parts of the supply management based
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on framework contracts with the suppliers, spare parts distribution for service technicians all
over SAC and Europe as well as elements of disposal logistics."
Carefully read Case study 1 and attempt the questions that follows:
i. What does the acronym AIDC stand for?
[1 mark]
ii. Describe using examples the term AIDC as used in a logistics organisation. [2 marks]
iii. From case study 1, suppose ECLogistics decides to implement AIDC systems. Name the
application areas where the AIDC systems can be used.
[4 marks]
iv. Suppose ECLogistics decides to implement AIDC systems, outline the possible benefits
and challenges they are likely to encounter in the business.
[8 marks]
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End of the Examination
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