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BIS611S - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM 2A - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2024 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVER s I TY
OF SCIEnCE RnDTECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES & EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BBIA
LEVEL: 6
COURSE: BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2A
COURSE CODE: BIS611S
DATE: JUNE 2024
SESSION: PAPER 1
DURATION: 2 HOURS
MARKS: 100
Examiner:
Moderator:
1sr OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Dr. N. Angula/Ms. P. Witbeen
Ms. E. Vaino
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 6 PAGES
{INCLUDING THIS FRONT PAGE)
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Answer ALL the questions.
2.
Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3.
Make sure your name and surname, question number and the date appears on the
answer script.
4.
Please ensure that your writing is legible, neat and presentable.
5.
Marks for each question are indicated at the end of each question.
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QUESTION 1
MARKS[10]
Answer the following multiple-choice questions. Write down only the letter next to the
appropriate number. For example, 1.1. E
1.1 A group of interrelated components functioning together for a common purpose is
referred to as a:
A. Computing System
B. Hardware
C. Software
D. Data
1.2 The Information System comprise of the following five components:
A. Input, Output, Computer System, Hardware, Data
B. Hardware, Program, Network, Information, Telephones
C. Hardware, Software, Database, People, Process
D. Network, Software, Information, Knowledge, People
1.3 The information system that was developed to overcome the challenge of lack of
communication between the various information systems:
A. ERP
B. FAIS
C. TPS
D. IOS
1.4 Which of the following elements make up the business process
A. Network, Information, Procedures
B. Process, People, Data
C. Input, Output, Data
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D. Input, Resources, Output
1.5 What is the document called that identifies the approach a business will take to gain
competitive advantage?
A. Business Plan
B. Competitive Strategy
C. Strategic Plan
D. Risk Management Plan
1.6 Porters value chain has primary and support (secondary) activities. Please select from the
groupings, which one is inclusive of the support functions.
A. Procurement, Human Resources, Product & Technology Development
B. Inbound logistics, operations, customer service
C. Customer service, procurement, sales and marketing
D. None of the above
1.7 The five competitive forces/strategies identified by the Porters model are:
A. Efficiency, Innovation, Cost Leadership, Operational Ineffectiveness, Customer
Satisfaction
B. Operational Disability, Effectiveness, Innovation, Creativity, Differentiation
C. Cost Deviation, Differentiation, Innovation, Customer Orientation, Operational
Ineffectiveness
D. Cost leadership, Differentiation, Innovation, Operational effectiveness, Customer-
Orientation
1.8 A collection of simple, unprocessed, unorganised facts and figures is called:
A. Information
B. Data
C. Knowledge
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D. Information System
1.9 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of data mart
A. Non-Volatile
B. Subject Related
C. Relevant
D. Time variant
1.10 .......... is a specialised system built for engineers, scientists, other knowledge workers
charged with discovering and creating new knowledge?
A. Knowledge Work Systems
B. Intelligent Systems
C. Enterprise-Wide Knowledge Management System
D. None of the above
QUESTION 2
Define the following Terms:
2.1. Information:
2.2. Ethics:
2.3. Information Systems:
2.4. Business Process:
2.5. Business Information Technology Alignment:
MARKS[10]
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QUESTION 3
Answer the following questions:
MARKS [42]
3.1. Define the term Computer Based Information System and discuss with examples the
various components thereof.
(20 Marks)
3.2. Identify and discuss any three (3} Information Systems with relevant examples. (12)
3.3. How-has the integration of technology into everyday activities, such as communication,
work, education, business and entertainment, influenced the daily lives of people in
modern society?
(10)
QUESTION 4
[20]
4.1. What are the five key factors included in Porter's Five Forces model, and can you explain
how each one influences the competitiveness of an industry?
(10)
4.2. Define the term Knowledge Management and describe the two types of knowledge that
exists.
(6)
4.3. Identify the benefits of knowledge management.
(4)
QUESTION 5
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5.1. Businesses do not operate in a vacuum, thus, it is affected by everything that occurs in
the business environment. List the three (3) business pressures that entities are exposed to: (3)
5.2. Distinguish between Business Process Management and Business Process Re-
engineering. Give three (3} distinguishing factors for each.
(6)
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5.3. We now live in an era where organisations are no longer faced with problems of lack of
data but faces challenges on how to manage and use data to create a wealth of knowledge.
Identify and explain three (3) challenges modern organisations face with managing data. (6)
5.4. List three (3) examples of intentional information security (Any three).
(3)
THE END
TOT AL: 100 MARKS
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