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BIS511S - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1A - 2ND OPP - JULY 2025 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVE RS ITV
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHn0L0GY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BBIA
LEVEL: 5
COURSE CODE: BIS511S
COURSE NAME: BUSINESS INFORMATION
SYSTEM 1A
SESSION: JULY 2025
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER 1)
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) MS. E. VAINO
MODERATOR: MS. H. SHIVUTE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Please ensure that your writing is legible, neat and
presentable.
3. Number the answers clearly.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _5_ PAGES (Including this front page)
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QUESTION 1-
{10 MARKS)
Answer the following multiple-choice questions. Write down only the letter next to the appropriate
number. For example 1.1. (d).
1.1 Which type of Server is housed in a slot (bay) on a metal frame?
a) Blade Server
b) Rack Server
c) Tower Server
d) Virtual Server
1.2 This type of Personal Computer is a thin, light-weighted and mobile
a) Laptop
b) Desktop
c) Notebook
d) Tablet
1.3 A box-like case that contains electronic components of the computer that is used to
process data is called a:
a) Box-like unit
b) System unit
c) Motherboard
d) None of the above
1.4 This type of computer is found in large installations of machinery, e.g. factory
controllers, traffic lights and aircrafts
a) Embedded computers
b) Supercomputers
c) Mainframes
d) Servers
1.5 Which of the following are individual computer users with advanced skills,
knowledge, experience and capabilities
a) Mobile Users
b) SOHO User
c) Power Users
d) Large Business User
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1.6 ........................................m. eans that you have the knowledge and understanding of
computers and their uses.
a) Digital Computing
b) Computer Literacy
c) Computer Fluency
d) None of the above
1.7 ..............................holds data waiting to be executed.
a) Memory cards
b) Projector
c) Processor
d) Memory
1.8 A circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device,
with connectors for other circuit boards to be slotted into.:
a) Box-like unit
b) System unit
c) Motherboard
d) None of the above
1.9 Which two devices are hot spot enabled?
a) Wi-Fi devices and Bluetooth devices
b) Bluetooth and Hi-tech devices
c) Hi-tech devices Bluetooth devices
d) All of the above
1.10 When processed data becomes information this process is called .........
a) Processed information
b) Data
c) Output
d) Information
QUESTION 2
(5 MARKS)
State whether the following statements are True or False
2.1 The system unit includes input devices such as the mouse and keyboard.
2.2 RAM stores data permanently.
2.3 A tablet is an example of a portable computer.
2.4 Supercomputers are typically used in homes and small businesses.
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2.5 An operating system is needed for a computer to function.
QUESTION 3 - FILL IN THE MISSING WORD/PHRASE
(5 MARKS)
3.1
The .......................is anyone who communicates with a computer or utilizes the
information it generates.
3.2 ....................................controls accessto the hardware, software and other resources
on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data and
information.
3.3 The ..................................... is sometimes called a system board of the System Unit.
3.4 ...................................are powerful computers used by large organizations to process
large volumes of data and run critical applications.
3.5 ...........................A collection of computers and devices connected, often wirelessly.
QUESTION 4 - LONG QUESTIONS
(30 MARKS)
4.1 Briefly outline the machine cycle process.
(10)
4.2 What are some of the major electronic components of the System Unit. State at
least 4.
(4)
4.3 Name three areas where the military use computers in their day to day
activities.
(3)
4.4 Name and explain the four elements required to obtain data from a computer. (8)
4.5 Mention four (4) characteristics of a laptop
(4)
4.6 What is one function of the Arthimetic Unit in a computer?
(1)
QUESTION 5
(50 MARKS)
5.1 Explain the following terms:
(10)
(a) Registers
(b) Busses
(c) Bit
(d) Information
(e) Communication
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5.2 Mention at least three (3) Characteristics of mobile devices and their functions. (6)
5.3 Mention 2 examples of portable phones.
(2)
5.4 Name any game console of your choice.
(2)
5.5 List any three advantages and three disadvantages of using a computer. (6)
5.6 Define the term "bus" in the context of computer systems and
explain two reasons why buses are important in business information systems. (6)
5.7 Clearly state the difference between Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read
Only Memory (ROM) with practical examples.
(6)
5.8 Discuss Application Software as a Communication tool under the following topics:
E-Mail; FTP;Web Browser; Video Conferencing; Chat room.
(10)
5.9 Briefly explain what a Hand held computer is?
(2)
TOTAL: 100