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BIS721S - BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 - 2ND OPP - JANUARY 2023 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
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: 7
COURSE CODE: BIS721S
COURSE NAME: BUSINESSINFORMATION
SYSTEMS3
SESSION: JANUARY 2023
DURATION: 2 HOURS
SESSION: PAPER2 (THEORY)
MARKS: 100
2nd OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Dr. N. Angula
MODERATOR: Mr. M. Hamatwi
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number and write the answers clearly
4. Write your full name, student number and indicate whether you
are a FM, PM or DI student on the cover of your answer booklet
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Calculator
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 5 PAGES (Including this front page)
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Section A: Multiple choice questions
Only write down the question number and the correct answer. E.g., 1.1 C
[10 Marks]
1.1 Is a set of rules to make sure that everyone speaks the same language.
A Protocol
B Topology
C Media
D Architecture
1.2 It is referred to as the physical and logical design of the software, hardware, protocols, and
media of data transmission.
A Metropolitan network
B WAN network
C A network architecture
D Peer-to peer
1.3 A computing architecture where the majority of the resources and services that the client
will use are hosted, delivered, and managed by the server;
A MAN network architecture
B LAN network architecture
C Client/server architecture
D WAN network architecture
1.4 This type of development refers to purchasing already existing software or an? information
system;
A Off-the-shelf software
B Bespoke development
C End-user development
D System Development Lifecycle
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 Prototyping
C System development life cycle
D End-user development
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1.6 As you progress through the various stages of this methodology, a prototype, replica, or
tiny duplicate copy of the primary item to be built will be produced?
A
Prototyping methodology
B
Bespoke development
C
End-user development
D
Bespoke development
1.7 Is an agile technique focused on continuous delivery that keeps things straightforward and
doesn't put too much pressure on the development team?
A Agile development method
B Kanban
C Extreme Programming
D Development Life Cycle
1.8 A system of information gathering, processing, storing, analysing, and sharing data for a
certain objective?
A Information system
B Hardware
C Processing DSS
D Processing systems
1.9 computer-based information systems that provide interactive information support to
managers and business professionals during the decision-making process?
A Mobile marketing decision
B Database marketing decision
C Decision support systems.
D Collaborative decision
1.10 An interactive computer-based system for facilitating the solution of unstructured
problems by a set of decision makers working together as a group in the same location or
in different locations?
A Hardware tools
B Software tools
C Decision support systems
D Group Decision Support System (GDSS)
[Section A Total Marks: 10]
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Section B: Structured questions [90 Marks]
Answer each of the following questions:
Questions 1
Assume you work for Telecom Namibia as a network engineer.
components and explain each network component?
[10]
Discuss any five (5) network
Question 2
[10]
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 five (5) points and
explain each point.
Question 3
[10]
Explain the reasons for system development in an organisation? Provide (5) points and explain
each point.
Question 4
[10]
Explain the top three agile system development approaches and provide (2) examples for each?
Question 5
[10]
List five decision support systems (DSS)components and define five model foundations and DSS
subtypes utilised in an organisation?
Question 6
[10]
Explain the meaning of the word "business intelligence" and the forms of information that are
produced by it in an organisation utilising business analytical tool? Discuss (5) points with the use
of examples.
Question 7
[10]
What characteristics do information systems at the operational level of an organisation exhibit,
using examples?
Question 8
[10]
Explain the significance of information systems in today's organisations with the use of
examples?
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Question 9
[10]
Why are management information systems (MIS), decision support systems (DSS),and executive
information systems (EIS)utilised in an organisation?
[Section B Total Marks: 90]
End of examination
GRAND TOTAL MARKS: 100