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BIS721S - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER |
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n Am I BI A u n IVER s ITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE; HUMAN SCIENCEAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BBIA
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: BIS721S
COURSE NAME: BUSINESSINFORMATION
SYSTEMS3
SESSION: NOVEMBER 2022
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY(PAPER1)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
1sr FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Dr. N. Angula
MODERATOR: Mr. M. Hamatwi
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number and write the answers clearly
4. Write your full name, student number and indicate whether you are
a FM, PM or DI student on the cover of your answer booklet
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Calculator
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Question 1
Section A: Multiple choice questions
Only write down the question number and the correct answer. E.g., 1.1 C
[10 Marks]
1.1 What is the name of the physical and logical design of the software, hardware, protocols, and
media used for data transmission?
A Network architecture
B WAN network
C Metropolitan network
D Peer-to peer
1.2 This establishes a connection between two or more devices in a constrained geographic area,
typically inside the same building, enabling communication between all connected devices?
A Metropolitan network
B WAN network
C Local Area Network (LAN)
D Peer-to peer
1.3 This type of network is one in which two or more PCsshare files and access to devices such as
printers without requiring a separate server computer or server software.
A MAN network
B LAN network
C A peer-to-peer network
D WAN network
1.4 A physical connection between the sending computer or device to the receiving computer or
device is referred to as;
A Wired media.
B Coaxial cable.
C Physical cable.
D Logical cables.
1.5 This type of development refers to an information system that is built from scratch.
A Bespoke development
B Prototyping
C System development life cycle
D End-user development
1.6 Information Systems (IS) play a crucial part in the daily activities of a;
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A Business.
B Social media.
C Web 2.0.
D Nordstrom.
1.7 Management Support Systems (MIS) provide information and support managers to aid in the;
A Transaction processing.
B Decision making process.
C Processing transaction.
D Transaction information processing.
1.8 The inventory control system tracks everything having to do with;
A Inventory, including sales.
B Supply chain management systems.
C Enterprise resource planning systems.
D Transaction processing systems.
1.9 Computer-based information systems that provide interactive information support to managers
and business professionals during the decision-making process is referred to as;
A mobile marketing decision.
B database marketing decision.
C decision support systems.
D collaborative decision.
1.10 An interactive computer-based system for facilitating the solution of unstructured problems
by a set of decision makers working together as a group in the same location or in different
locations is referred to as;
A Hardware tools.
B Software tools.
C Decision support systems.
D Group Decision Support System (GDSS).
[Section A Total Marks: 10]
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Section B: Structured questions
Answer each of the following questions:
[90 Marks]
Questions 1
[10]
Assume you are the overseer of designing networks for Telecom Namibia. What are the
different fundamental network topologies will you consider designing the network for a
corporate client?
Question 2
[9]
In computer networks, what do the terms "protocol," "wired media," and "wireless
transmission media" mean? Provide (2) examples for each?
Question 3
[10]
List and describe five (5) layers for the architecture of the TCP/IP protocol?
Question 4
[9]
In your company, you are chosen to oversee a system development project. Mention 3
approaches or methodologies you will consider for the project development and explain each
approach or methodologies?
Question 5
[14]
Using examples, describe five (6) the operations of each SDLCphase in system development?
Question 6
[10]
Which approach is also called the Verification and Validation methodology? Justify why it is
also known by this name?
Question 7
[10]
Critically define the term "information system" in the context of an organisation and list at
least 7 examples of well-known information systems?
Question 8
[9]
Describe the three key functions and goals of information systems at each organisational
hierarchy?
Question 9
[9]
Explain how organisations uses the Management Information System (MIS), Decision Support
System (DSS),and Executive Information System (EIS)?
[Section B Total Marks: 90]
End of examination
GRAND TOTAL MARKS: 100