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BMIS – Nov 2021 – L1 – Q5b – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Differentiate between explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge in an organizational context.
Question
Organisational knowledge is the sum of all knowledge contained within an organisation that can provide business value. Organisational knowledge is composed of explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge.
Required:
Differentiate between explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge. (5 marks)
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- 10 Marks
BMIS – May 2019 – L1 – Q6a – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Identify and explain controls for network and communication security.
Question
In a sophisticated business environment, computer systems are exposed to security risks that threaten the security and integrity of both the system and the data held in it. The risks associated with hackers, eavesdroppers, and viruses can be minimized through a variety of controls that provide network and communication security.
Required:
Identify FIVE (5) controls that can provide network and communication security and comment on each one of them. (10 marks)
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BMIS – Nov 2018 – L1 – Q1 – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Discuss the roles, features, testing, and benefits of a new enterprise-wide information system for Financial Service Overseas (FSO).
Question
Financial Service Overseas (FSO) is a regulator of all companies providing financial services. It currently uses ‘stand-alone’ or unrelated software applications to manage its business processes. The business processes include procurement, inventory control, accounts, clients, and monitoring. It is now considering whether an enterprise-wide system is a suitable replacement for all the unrelated software applications.
Required:
a) Identify FOUR (4) roles the new information system may play in FSO. (4 marks)
b) Explain TWO (2) features of an ‘enterprise-wide’ system. (4 marks)
c) Describe the types of test that should be conducted before the new information system goes ‘live’. (4 marks)
d) Describe THREE (3) benefits an information system built around a database should bring to an organization. (8 marks)
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BMIS – March 2024 – L1 – Q5a – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Explain five measures to ensure the reliability of a new information system being developed by Marine Trust Company for improved performance.
Question
The management of Marine Trust Company is developing a new information system to facilitate excellent performance and effective customer service.
Required: Explain FIVE (5) measures to ensure the reliability of the new system. (10 marks)
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BMIS – July 2023 – Q5a – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Explain a Transaction Processing System and describe four of its characteristics.
Question
The company in which you work as Clients’ Services Manager has recently registered a steep growth in its customer base. To cater for this level of growth and future occurrences, you have decided to recommend to management to consider the acquisition and installation of a Transaction Processing System (TPS).
Required:
i) Explain a Transaction Processing System. (2 marks)
ii) Explain FOUR (4) characteristics of a Transaction Processing System. (8 marks)
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BMIS – Nov 2017 – L1 – Q4a – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Identify five ways in which IT and IS might improve Akosua Textiles Ltd.'s operations.
Question
a) Akosua Textiles Ltd has grown from a hand weaving “kente” factory to a modern textiles and fabric processing company with shops spreading across the country. The company faces a lot of system challenges, and the Board appointed a systems expert to conduct a review of systems and technology within the company.
The findings of the expert were:
- The systems are generally weak and the benefits of modern software applications are lacking.
- The accuracy and completeness of information received by head office from shops need to improve.
- The existing financial system is struggling to cope with the rapid growth of sales.
- Common computerized stock records will also be required for proper inventory management and control.
- Internet possibilities are being missed and there is no virtual network.
Required:
Identify FIVE ways in which Information Technology and Information Systems might improve Akosua Textiles Ltd.
(10 marks)
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BMIS – Nov 2017 – L1 – Q2b – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Illustrate how businesses use MIS in Finance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Human Resources.
Question
b) Businesses use Management Information Systems (MIS) in their operations. Illustrate with ONE example each of how businesses use MIS in the following functional areas:
i) Finance and Accounting
ii) Manufacturing and Production
iii) Sales and Marketing
iv) Human Resource Management
(16 marks)
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BMIS – Nov 2021 – L1 – Q5b – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Differentiate between explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge in an organizational context.
Question
Organisational knowledge is the sum of all knowledge contained within an organisation that can provide business value. Organisational knowledge is composed of explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge.
Required:
Differentiate between explicit knowledge and tacit knowledge. (5 marks)
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- 10 Marks
BMIS – May 2019 – L1 – Q6a – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Identify and explain controls for network and communication security.
Question
In a sophisticated business environment, computer systems are exposed to security risks that threaten the security and integrity of both the system and the data held in it. The risks associated with hackers, eavesdroppers, and viruses can be minimized through a variety of controls that provide network and communication security.
Required:
Identify FIVE (5) controls that can provide network and communication security and comment on each one of them. (10 marks)
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- 20 Marks
BMIS – Nov 2018 – L1 – Q1 – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Discuss the roles, features, testing, and benefits of a new enterprise-wide information system for Financial Service Overseas (FSO).
Question
Financial Service Overseas (FSO) is a regulator of all companies providing financial services. It currently uses ‘stand-alone’ or unrelated software applications to manage its business processes. The business processes include procurement, inventory control, accounts, clients, and monitoring. It is now considering whether an enterprise-wide system is a suitable replacement for all the unrelated software applications.
Required:
a) Identify FOUR (4) roles the new information system may play in FSO. (4 marks)
b) Explain TWO (2) features of an ‘enterprise-wide’ system. (4 marks)
c) Describe the types of test that should be conducted before the new information system goes ‘live’. (4 marks)
d) Describe THREE (3) benefits an information system built around a database should bring to an organization. (8 marks)
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BMIS – March 2024 – L1 – Q5a – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Explain five measures to ensure the reliability of a new information system being developed by Marine Trust Company for improved performance.
Question
The management of Marine Trust Company is developing a new information system to facilitate excellent performance and effective customer service.
Required: Explain FIVE (5) measures to ensure the reliability of the new system. (10 marks)
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BMIS – July 2023 – Q5a – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Explain a Transaction Processing System and describe four of its characteristics.
Question
The company in which you work as Clients’ Services Manager has recently registered a steep growth in its customer base. To cater for this level of growth and future occurrences, you have decided to recommend to management to consider the acquisition and installation of a Transaction Processing System (TPS).
Required:
i) Explain a Transaction Processing System. (2 marks)
ii) Explain FOUR (4) characteristics of a Transaction Processing System. (8 marks)
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- 10 Marks
BMIS – Nov 2017 – L1 – Q4a – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Identify five ways in which IT and IS might improve Akosua Textiles Ltd.'s operations.
Question
a) Akosua Textiles Ltd has grown from a hand weaving “kente” factory to a modern textiles and fabric processing company with shops spreading across the country. The company faces a lot of system challenges, and the Board appointed a systems expert to conduct a review of systems and technology within the company.
The findings of the expert were:
- The systems are generally weak and the benefits of modern software applications are lacking.
- The accuracy and completeness of information received by head office from shops need to improve.
- The existing financial system is struggling to cope with the rapid growth of sales.
- Common computerized stock records will also be required for proper inventory management and control.
- Internet possibilities are being missed and there is no virtual network.
Required:
Identify FIVE ways in which Information Technology and Information Systems might improve Akosua Textiles Ltd.
(10 marks)
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- 16 Marks
BMIS – Nov 2017 – L1 – Q2b – Introduction to information technology and information systems
Illustrate how businesses use MIS in Finance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Human Resources.
Question
b) Businesses use Management Information Systems (MIS) in their operations. Illustrate with ONE example each of how businesses use MIS in the following functional areas:
i) Finance and Accounting
ii) Manufacturing and Production
iii) Sales and Marketing
iv) Human Resource Management
(16 marks)
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