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BIS721S - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM 3 - 2ND OPP - JULY 2024 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERC, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BBIA
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: BI57215
COURSE NAME: BUSINESSINFORMATION
SYSTEMS3
SESSION: JULY 2024
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER2)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER:
2 nd OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Dr. N. ANGULA
MODERATOR: Mr. Michael Hamatwi
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 5 PAGES (Including this front page)
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Answer the following multiple-choice questions. Only write down the question number and the
correct answer. E.g. 1.1 C
Section A: Multiple choice questions
1.1 The Internet has transformed the way we do business and networking, and the
Internet is the foundation for commerce in the:
A
31st century
B
21st century
C
20th century
D
30th century
1.2 A switch has more intelligence than a hub and it can filter and forward data to a
specified destination on the:
A
Network
B
Network protocol
C
Wide area network (WAN)
D
A computer-based information system
1.3 The architecture is basically the blueprint of how all computers, printers, laptops and
other devices like phones, cellphones and smartphones are connected in a:
A Unshielded twisted pair
B Shielded twisted pair.
C Network
D Twisted pair cables
1.4 This is the initial or preliminary investigation that must take place to gather
information.
A
The third phase
B
The first phase
C
The second phase
D
The fourth phase
1.5 Enterprise computing also emerged in the late:
A
1990s
B
1991s
C
1992s
D
1993s
1.6 These types of reports are unscheduled and are only produced on demand from
management:
A
Demand or ad hoc reports
B
Exception reports
C
V-Shape methodology
D
Push reports
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1.7 These are used to find the optimum value for a variable under agreed circumstances:
A
Sensitivity analysis models
B
Backward analysis sensitivity models
C
Optimisation analysis models
D
Forecasting models
1.8 These decisions are mostly made by middle management at tactical level:
A
Semi-structured decisions
B
Interviews
C
Unstructured decisions
D
Questionnaires
1.9 This provides critical information from a wide variety of internal and external sources
in easy-to-use displays to executives and managers:
A
Executive Information Systems (EIS)
B
Strategic Information Systems
C Transaction Processing Systems (TPS}
D
Management information Systems
1.10 It is an expert system that is developed when decision-making can't be supported
using traditional methods:
A
Business analytics (BA}
B
Knowledge driven DSS
C
Decision Support Systems (DSS}
D
Executive Information Systems (EIS)
[10 marks]
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Section B: Structured questions
Answer each of the following questions:
[90 Marks]
Questions 1
Outline and discuss five types of network topology found in any organisation? [10]
Question 2
Explain the meaning of the word "business intelligence" and the forms of information that are
produced by it in an organisation using business analytical tool? Discussfive points with the
use of examples?
[10]
Question 3
Discussfive reasons why would you say it is a good idea to make use of the Verification and
Validation methodology?
[10]
Question 4
You are picked by your employer to manage system development projects. Why is it so crucial
to consider the system development life cycle when developing a system? Discussfive points
and explain each?
[10]
Question 5
Information systems are useful for organizations at every level of organization.
Using cases, what characteristics show information systems at an organization's operational
level? Give five examples to support your discussion.
[10]
Question 6
Using five scenarios, describe the five importance of information systems in modern
organizations.
[10]
Question 7
Identify and elaborate five components of a Decision Support System {DSS).[10]
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Question 8
Outline and explain five stages in the decision-making process?
[10]
Question 9
Assume you work for Telecom Namibia as a network engineer. Identify the network
components you will need to set up your Telecom lab's network? Discuss any five network
components and explain each network component.
[10]
[Section B Total Marks: 90]
End of examination
TOTAL: 100