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BIS611S - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2A - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2023 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVER s I TY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BBIA
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: BIS611S
COURSE NAME: Business information systems 2A
SESSION: June 2023
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER1)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER:
1st OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Dr. N. ANGULA
MODERATOR: MS A. SCHROEDER
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
SectionA: Multiple choice questions
1.1 A group of related hardware units or programs or both, especially when dedicated to
a single application is:
A
A computing system
B
A hardware
C
Software
D
Database
1.2 It collects, processes, stores, analyses and disseminates information for a specific
purpose:
A
Computing software
B
An information system
C
Software
D
Hardware
1.3 It is an information system that uses computer technology to perform some or most
of its intended tasks:
A Software and hardware
B Computing system
C Information system
D A computer-based information system (CBIS}
1.4 It is the detailed instructions that control the operation of a computer system:
A Monitor
B Motherboard
C Software
D Hardware
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1.5 It is a set of computers connected linked together to share resources and facilitate
communication between individuals:
A
People
B
Network
C
Database
D
Hard drive
1.6 This type of information system support managers by providing managers access to
all FAISand basically any type of information system within the business:
A
Decision Support System {DSS)
B
Real processing
C
Processing decision
D
Batch processing
1.7 This means to study, identify, change, and monitor business processes:
A
Business process unit
B
Business process monitoring
C
Business process management
D
Business process reengineering
1.8 The principles of right and wrong that individuals use to make choices that guide
their behaviour:
A
Policy documents
B
value
C
Moral
D
Ethics
1.9 Which term is described as unprocessed, unorganised facts and figures about a given
situation that still has to be processed and organised:
A
Database
B
Knowledge
C Information
D
Data
1.10 Data that's stored on a server or computer that rot due to age or temperature
variations is called:
A
Data degradation
B
Data rot
C
Data security
D
Data mining
[10 marks]
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Section B: Structured questions
Answer each of the following questions:
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[90 Marks]
Questions 1
Providing technical support for clients and business operations are two of the most
important aspects of information technology and information systems.
With the use of examples, differentiate the phrases information technology and information
system in modern corporations.
[10]
Question 2
Assume you are the information system manager for a local Namibian corporation.
State and describe the five types of information systems that your organisation can use to
disseminate information to managers and other organisational leaders in real time.
[10]
Question 3
Any organisation's information systems have both beneficial and negative effects.
Discuss and explain the five impacts and significance of information systems on
organisations in a modern society.
[10]
Question 4
Computer-based information systems are critical components of every computing system.
Define the term computer-based information systems and their application in modern
businesses using five examples.
[10]
Question 5
There are multiple types of computer-based information systems components.
Outline and explain the functions of the five essential components of a computer-based
information system.
[10]
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Question 6
Assume you are a software developer at Telecom Namibia, and your responsibility is to
develop an information system for your company. Identify examples to illustrate how
Enterprise Resource Planning is used in modern organisations and discuss the five
importance of Enterprise Resource Planning in today's business.
[10]
Question 7
Many organisations today struggle greatly with data management due to the prevalence of
big data terms in business operations. Identify and describe five solutions organisations can
implement to address data management challenges using data governance in modern
organisations.
[10]
Question 8
A database is one of the management tools that many firms employ for data management.
Outline and explain five problems that can be minimised by using the database approach in
modern organisations.
[10]
Question 9
Knowledge management provides your teams with the information and resources they
require to perform their duties effectively. State and explain five types of knowledge
management systems in organisation.
[10]
[Section B Total Marks: 90]
End of examination
TOTAL: 100