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BIS721S - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3B - 2ND OPP - JAN 2025 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVER s I TY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, 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 2025
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER2)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER:
2nd OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Dr. N. ANGULA
MODERATOR: Mr. Tuliameni Kanyemba
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 An arrangement wherein many PCsexchange files and have access to printers and
other devices without the need for a separate server computer or server software.
[1]
A
Local area network
B
A peer-to-peer network
C
Wide area network
D
Private area network
1.2 A distributed application architecture with clients acting as service requesters and
servers acting as resource or service providers:
[1]
A
Client-Server Network
B
Router
C
Software
D
Hardware
1.3 This is a reference to a computer network's architecture:
[1]
A Network topology
B Computing system
C Information system
D Router
1.4 It is in charge of determining the proper location for data packets traveling across the
Internet:
[1]
A Hardware
B Motherboard
C Software
D Internet Protocol (IP)
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1.5 An organised method for developing and managing an information technology
system:
[1]
A
Intranet
B
System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
C
Wide area network
D
Private area network
1.6 The oldest method in the Waterfall methodology is:
[1]
A
Network architecture
B
Networking
C
SDLC
D
Hardware
1.7 Using this kind of prototyping approach, the prototype is improved following each
user assessment until all requirements are met:
[1]
A
Evolutionary prototyping
B
Rapid throwaway prototyping
C
Client/server architecture
D
Prototyping
1.8 This is significant because it addresses the development's risk appropriately:
[1]
A
Wi-Fi adapters
B
Peer-to -peer network
C
Networking
D
The Spiral model
1.9 This methodology is similar to the spiral model in that it involves the creation and
testing of a prototype, gathering user feedback, and repeating the process of product
refinement within a set time frame.
[1]
A
Digital signals
B
Scrum
C
Media
D
Internet Protocol (IP)
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1.10 It gathers, organises, preserves, examines, and distributes data with the following
intent:
[1]
A
Waterfall methodology
B
An information system
C
V-shape methodology
D
Rapid throwaway prototyping
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[10 marks]
Section B: Structured questions
Answer each of the following questions:
[90 Marks]
Questions 1
A multimedia production company called Creative Media is growing, Jordan, the IT manager,
is in charge of setting up a productive network infrastructure to meet the demands of the
business, Jordan needs to comprehend the many kinds of networks, including LAN, WAN,
MAN, and Enterprise Network, in order to accomplish this.
Describe the differences between the MAN, WAN, LAN, and enterprise networks. [10]
Question 2
Bright Ideas Marketing Agency, a mid-sized company focusing in digital marketing, is
examining its network architecture. Lisa, the IT director, evaluates how the organisation uses
a client-server architecture and gets ready to defend its suitability for their requirements.
What type of network architecture does (BIMA) utilises, and why is this the best option?
Please provide five supporting arguments.
[10]
Question 3
While having coffee at a neighborhood cafe, Jammie, one of Alex's friends, express confusion
about how computers connect in networks. With his IT background, Alex decides to provide
a basic explanation of network topology.
Identify and describe five ways you might introduce the concept of network topology to a
friend who is unfamiliar with it.
[10]
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Question 4
An expanding retail company called RetailCo has been having issues with its antiquated
inventory management system. Sarah, the CEO, calls a meeting of stakeholders and the IT
staff to talk about the necessity of system development. The team presents the five main
factors driving the creation of a new inventory system at the meeting.
Outline five and discuss five reasons that motivate system development? [10]
Question 5
The mid-sized IT company TechSolutions intends to expand its operations by improving
its networking infrastructure. Emma, the CTO, says that system development is a
component of networking infrastructure during a team meeting. The group discusses
and offers arguments for the veracity of this claim.
System development is part of networking infrastructure. True or False? Provide five
justifications for your answer?
[10]
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Question 6
A company called Precision Manufacturing, which makes specialized parts for a range of
sectors, is evaluating its operational information systems in an effort to increase production
and efficiency. To determine and go over the salient features of these systems from an
operational perspective, Raj, the operations manager, calls a team meeting.
Identify and discuss five characteristics of information systems at the operational level of an
organisation?
[10)
Question 7
The major retail chain SmartShop is having trouble with sales forecasting and inventory
management. The management team chooses to put in place a Decision Support System (DSS)
in order to improve its decision-making abilities. Lisa, the IT manager, is entrusted with
summarizing the DSS'sessential elements for the executive team to hear.
Outline five and elaborate on the components of a decision support system (DSS)?
[10)
Question 8
An interactive computer-based system known as a GOSSis used to help decision makers solve
unstructured problems when they are working in groups, either in the same area or in various
locations.
Elaborate on this definition and explain how GOSSoperates.
[10)
Question 9
A mid-sized financial services company called FinancePro is evaluating the functions of its
information systems at various organizational levels in an effort to boost productivity and
decision-making. Rachel, the CIO, organizes a workshop with department heads to go over
how different layers of the organization's information systems operate.
State and discuss five roles of an information system at different organisational levels?
[10)
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[Section B Total Marks: 90]
End of examination
TOTAL: 100