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BIS721S - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3B - 2ND OPP - JANUARY 2024 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVER s ITY
OFSCIEnCE Ano TECHn OLOGY
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: BIS721S
COURSE NAME: BUSINESSINFORMATION
SYSTEMS3
SESSION: JANUARY 2023
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY{PAPER2)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER:
2nd 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 type of networks that connects two or more devices in a limited geographical
region, usually within the same building so that every device can communicate with
all devices on the network is known as:
A
Local area network (LAN)
B
Wide area network (WAN)
C
Metropolitan area network (MAN)
D
Enterprise network
1.2 This defines rules and conventions for communication between network devices:
A
Local area network (LAN)
B
Network protocol
C
Wide area network (WAN)
D
A computer-based information system
1.3 A physical connection between the sending computer or device to the receiving
computer or device is called:
A Unshielded twisted pair
B Shielded twisted pair.
C Wired media
D Twisted pair cables
1.4 It is used to transmit video, audio and voice signals by telecommunication, internet,
and cable.
A
Wired media
B
Coaxial cables
C
lnterorganisational Information Systems (IOS)
D
Twisted pair cables
1.5 This type of development refers to an information system that is built from scratch, in
other words this is a brand-new system that has never been developed before and is
customised for the business strategy and policies:
A Bespoke development
B Off-the -shelf software
C V-shape methodology
D Prototyping
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1.6 A structured approach to creating and maintaining a system used in information
technology called:
A
Prototyping
B
System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
C
V-Shape methodology
D
Bespoke development
1.7 This is a time-fixed iterative methodology:
A
Prototyping
B
Bespoke development
C
Spiral methodology
D
Scrum
1.8 A system that collects, processes, store, analyses and disseminates information for a
specific purpose is called:
A
Digital security
B
Information system
C
Spiral methodology
D
Vulnerability
1.9 This supports business processes and operations which help employees record
customer purchases, keep track of inventory, pay employees, buy new merchandise,
and evaluate sales trends:
A
Decision Support System
B
Strategic Information Systems
C Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
D
Management information Systems
1.10 This is a vendor-defined term that focuses more on tools and techniques for
analysing and understanding data:
A
Business analytics (BA)
B
Business Intelligence (Bl)
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
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. Discuss (5)
points and explain each.
[10]
Question 2
There are various ways to agile system development.
Explain the top (3) agile system development approaches and provide examples for each.
[10]
Question 3
An organization's information systems are critical.
Describe (5) decision support systems (D55) components and define five model foundations
and DSSsubtypes utilised in an organisation.
[10]
Question 4
The majority of businesses invest in business intelligence.
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? Discuss (5) points with
the use of examples.
(10]
Question 5
Information systems are applicable to all levels of an organisation.
What characteristics do information systems at the operational level of an organisation
exhibit, using examples? Discuss with the use of (5) examples.
[10]
Question 6
In today's enterprises, information systems are critical.
Explain (5) significance of information systems in today's organisations with the use of five
examples.
[10]
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Question 7
Management information systems are critical to the operation of every business.
Explain the purpose of MIS and five types of MIS in an organisation.
[10]
Question 8
In order to manage vast amounts of data in an organisation, information systems are
essential.
Outline and explain the components, model bases and types of Decision Support Systems
(DSS)in an organisation.
[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 (5) network
components and explain each network component.
[10]
[Section B Total Marks: 90]
End of examination
TOTAL: 100