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BIS611S - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2A - 2ND OPP - JULY 2023 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVER s ITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERC, 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: July 2023
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER2)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER:
2nd 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
Section A: Multiple choice questions
1.1 It a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting
network; a complex whole:
A
Data mart
B
Database
C
information technology
D
A system
1.2 It is an information system that uses computer technology to perform some or most
of its intended tasks:
A
Database
B
Software
C
Hardware
D
A computer-based information system
1.3 It supports a certain functional area within the organisation:
A Functional Area Information System (FAIS)
B Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)systems
C Transaction Processing System (TPS)
D lnterorganisational Information Systems (IOS)
1.4 It supports operations between more than one organisation.
A
Transaction Processing System (TPS)
B
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)systems
C
lnterorganisational Information Systems (IOS)
D
Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) Systems (ECS)
1.5 It is a sequence of activities or a chain of events where inputs are transformed into
valuable outputs:
A Value chain model
B The value chain
C Primary activities
D Support activities
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1.6 It produce products or services at the lowest cost in the industry:
A
Cost leadership strategy
B
Differentiation strategy
C
Operational effectiveness strategy
D Customer-orientation strategy
1.7 An ongoing collection of related activities that create a product or a service of value
to the organisation, its business partners, and/or its customers:
A
Business Process Re-engineering
B
Cross functional processes
C
Single functional process
D
Business Process
1.8 This refers to the transmission of information from one device to another and the
protection of this information not being intercepted by cyber criminals:
A
Digital security
B
Threat
C
Attack
D
Vulnerability
1.9 A system of decision rights and accountabilities for information-related processes,
executed according to agreed-upon models which describe who can take what
actions with what information, and when, under what circumstances, using what
methods:
A
Data governance
B
Master Data Management
C The database approach
D
Data independence
1.10 A low-cost, scaled down version of data warehouse for end users in a strategic
business unit is called:
A
Data degradation
B
Data rot
C
Data mart
D
Data mining
[10 marks]
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Section B: Structured questions
Answer each of the following questions:
[90 Marks]
Questions 1
Assume you are the IT manager for Secure Matter Solution, and your job is to oversee all IT
activities.
State and discuss five-way IT impacts managers and non-managers in modern organisations
and society?
[10]
Question 2
Information systems are critical in today's company operations.
Outline and explain five information systems with practical examples used in modern
organisations?
[10]
Question 3
According to Porter's Generic Strategies model, organisations have three basic strategy
alternative options for attaining a competitive advantage.
Name and explain five tools developed by Michael Porter to gain competitive advantage in a
business environment?
[10]
Question 4
Strategic information systems connect organisational demands to cutting-edge information
technology.
With the use of examples, explain the term strategic information systems used in modern
organisations?
[10]
Question 5
The goal of having a competitive edge is to set a company apart from its competitors by
providing something unique and of superior value to its customers.
Name and explain five strategies used by organisations to gain a competitive advantage
within a business environment?
[10]
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Question 6
Enterprise Resource Planning is employed in today's corporate operations and serves its
intended purpose.
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
In many businesses, the enterprise resource planning system offers advantages and
disadvantages, and it is crucial in the running of any organisation.
What are the five benefits and five drawbacks of an enterprise resource planning system in
modern businesses?
[10]
Question 8
In modern organisations, ethics are extremely crucial in information technology.
Outline and explain the five categories of ethical issues related to information technology in
modern organisations?
[10]
Question 9
There are many factors that contribute to the increased vulnerability of information
resources.
Identify and explain five factors that contribute to the increasing vulnerability of
information resources and provide specific examples of each one in modern society and
organisations?
[10]
[Section B Total Marks: 90]
End of examination
TOTAL: 100