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BIS621S - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2B - 2ND OPP - JANUARY 2023 |
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n Am I B I A u n IVER s I TY
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: 6
COURSE CODE: BIS6215
COURSE NAME: Business information systems 2B
SESSION: JANUARY 2023
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY(PAPER2)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
2nd OPPORTUNITYMEMORANDUM
DR. N. ANGULA
MODERATOR: MRS AMANDA 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 _8_ 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 Is a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographical distance for
the primary purpose of computer networking?
A
LAN network
B
WAN network
C
Metropolitan network
D
Peer-to peer
1.2 This term can be defined as an unauthorised use of a work or material is any
reproduction, distribution, performance, public display, or transfer to a derivative
work without the copyright owner's permission?
A
Copyright infringement
B
Copyright
C
Trade marks
D
Patent
1.2 A website that allows many people to add or update information found on the site is
Referred to as:
A Web crawler
B Google web
C Web spider
D Awiki
1.4 A processing method that involves continuous input, process, and output of data:
A
Real-time processing
B
Batch processing
C
Real-time processing
D
Batch and real-time processing
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1.5 A CRM solution that's made available (on demand) by a software manufacturer via the
internet:
A Source CRM
B Open-source CRM
C Mobile CRM
D On-demand CRM
1.6 An exact class of computerised information systems that support business and
organisational decision-making activities:
A
DSS
B
Real processing
C
Processing decision
D
Batch processing
1.7 This refers to those supply chains that are electronically simplified between among
contributing firms:
A
Electronic commerce
B
Electronic supply chains (ESC)
C
Processing transaction
D
Transaction information processing
1.8 A document that details the comprehensive technology-enabled business
management processes an organisation uses to guide operational:
A
Information technology {IT) strategic plan
B
Supply chain management systems
C
Enterprise resource planning systems
D
Transaction processing systems
1.9 A conceptual model used in project management to describe the stages and tasks
involved in each step of a project to write and deploy software:
A
Phase 1
B
Phase 2
C System development life cycle (SDLC)
D
Phase 3
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1.10 A procedure for estimating all costs involved and possible profits to be derived from
a business opportunity or proposal:
A
Present value of costs
B
Present value of benefits
C
Benefit cost ratio
D
Cost benefit analysis {CBA)
[10 marks]
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Section B: Structured questions
(90 Marks)
Answer each of the following questions:
Questions 1
What are the 5 advantages of networks in contemporary organisations?
instances of real-world businesses that leverage networking to succeed?
Identify (5)
[10]
Question 2
With the use of (5) examples, describe the (5) business models for business-to-business
electronic commerce in modern organisations?
[10]
Question 3
State the advantages and risks of Social Computing in contemporary/modern
State the five (5) Social Computing benefits and five risks.
Question 4
organisations?
[10]
Why is social computing important
each with an explanation.
Question 5
in today's businesses and society? Give five (5) points,
[10]
What are the primary distinctions between Social Networking sites and other Online
Communities? Identify five (5) instances for each contrast you make between social
networking sites and other online communities.
[10]
Question 6
Identify examples to illustrate how Enterprise Resource Planning is used in modern
organisations and discuss the (5) importance of Enterprise Resource Planning in today's
business?
[10]
Question 7
What are the (5) benefits and (5) drawbacks of an Enterprise Resource Planning system in
modern businesses?
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Question 8
Identify five (S) and explain specific examples of how Supply Chain Management (SCM) and
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) are used in contemporary organisations?
[10]
Question 9
List and describe the top (5) business intelligence applications used by organisations for data
analysis and presentation?
[10]
[Section B Total Marks: 90]
End of examination
TOTAL: 100