Introduction To Information Systems NCV Level 2 — Document
November 2019 — NCV Level 2 — Introduction To Information Systems
NCV Level 2
2019
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1.1.1goal. apart together hard overtime
1.1.2the organisation. Staff Security Management Merchandisers
1.1.3When an information system is being developed, the designer must system maintenance making money overtime
1.1.4accurate information. online purchases gaming blackouts decision making
1.1.5Physical Owners Sole Intellectual
1.1Various options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A D\ next to the question number (1.1.1
1.1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK. (10041002\ Copyright reserved Please turn over
1.1.6abacus calculator automatic
1.1.7backspace delete esc enter
1.1.8stylus mouse scanner keyboard
1.1.9Alt F1 Caps lock Num
1.1.10/an posters. inkjet printer
1.2Complete the following sentences by using the wor s in the table below. Write only the missing word next to the question number (1.2.1
1.2.10\in the ANSWER BOOK antivirus organising technology electricity arrow binary
1.2.1to day running of the organisation.
1.2.2company.
1.2.3to guide users.
1.2.4that come with limitations.
1.2.5on the settings.
1.2.6power mechanical parts.
1.2.8A/ a computer.
1.2.10(10 1\ (10\
1.3Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only True or
1.3.10the ANSWER BOOK
1.3.1Being able to understand people is a characteristic of a good decision maker.
1.3.2A manager should be systematic when analysing information.
1.3.3Information systems aim to replace the human workforce with machines.
1.3.4A worm will replicate itself without the user s knowledge.
1.3.5Computers play a vital role in the healthcare profession.
1.3.6Touch screens were used as input in 3 rd generation computers. (10041002\
1.3.7Special purpose computers can be modified by the user to perform alternat iv e tasks.
1.3.8Ergonomic keyboards are shaped to relieve strain on the user.
1.3.9The primary function of a terminal is to allow the user to input data.
1.3.10The system unit is made up of a monitor, mouse and keyboard. (10 1\ (10\
1.4Choose word or term from COLUMN that matches description
1.4.10the ANSWER BOOK COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.4.10Looking at a situation from various points of vie Interrelated information technologies that work together to store, process, manipulate and distribute data securely A centralised storage facility
1.5Give ONE word or term for each of the following acronyms. Write only the word or term next to th e question number (1.5.1
1.5.10\in the ANSWER BOOK
1.5.1DSS
1.5.2GM
1.5.3FAQs
1.5.4UPS
1.5.5MIS
1.5.6ROM
1.5.7PC
1.5.8CPU
1.5.9DRAM
1.5.10KB (10 1\ (10\ [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 SECTION B50
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2.1Describe an organisation (2
2.2All organisations have support functions that assist the company in performing its core functions. Suggest TWO departments that would be necessary to perform support functions in a retail organisation.
2.3
2.4
2.5You are the operational manager at Asti Manufacturers. A machine operator informs you that one of the machines has malfunctioned. You need to investigate the problem. Discuss in sequence the first THREE decision making steps that you would
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3.1Explain the relationship between data and information (4\
3.2Suggest TWO uses of a knowledge base. (2 (4\
3.3Give TWO reasons why companies should be using information systems. (2 (4\
3.4You are required to design an information system for Asti Manufacturers.
3.4.1
3.4.2State ONE factor to consider when designing an information system. (1\ [23]23
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4.1Study the diagram below and answer the questions.
4.1.1Identify the type of information system depicted in the diagram
4.1.2
4.2Recommend a type of management information system that will be used to prepare financial reports. (2\
4.3Differentiate between mandatory access control and discretionary access control (4\
4.4Name the TWO categories of internal threats. (2 2\ (4\
4.5By u sing an example, describe how ransomware works. (3 2\ (6\
4.6State THREE ways computers could assist students in TVET. (3 2\ (6\
4.730
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5.1
5.2Describe the concept of artificial intelligence (2 2\ (4\
5.3Give TWO examples of convergence technologies. (2 2\ (4\
5.4.1
5.4.2Name the built in input device that is used to control the cursor on a laptop. (1\
5.5.1Suggest a processing mode that enable multiple users to process tasks at the same time. (2\
5.5.2Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION
5.5.1 above. (2\ [23]23
Q6— Section header —
6.1
6.2
6.3Explain the purpose of a system unit. (2\
6.4Name the function key used for help in Windows (2\
6.5Differentiate between primary and secondary storage (2 2\ (4\
6.6Asti Manufacturers urgently require a fax machine as well as a printer for their office. They do not have enough space for two separate machines. As a consultant you are called upon to advise management.
6.6.1Propose a solution to deal with their need for a fax machine and a printer. (2\
6.6.2Give TWO disadvantages of implementing the solution proposed in QUESTION 6. .1 above. (4\ (10041002\
6.7The receptionist at Asti Manufacturers needs to email pictures of completed product to client. The pictures are large and take long to upload.
6.7.1Suggest a method of making the picture file size smaller so that they upload faster.
6.7.2Briefly describe how the method mentioned in QUESTION
6.7.1above works. (2 2\ (4\
6.8Re draw the following table and suggest TWO practical uses for: CD RW
6.9Keyboard entry and direct entry differ. Keyboards use keystrokes to enter information and direct entry devices do not.
6.9.1Describe a scenario where keyboard entry would be used to capture information.
6.9.2Describe a scenario where a direct entry device would be used to capture information. (2 2\ (4\
6.10Using an example, describe how a dumb terminal works. (3\
6.11Study the h ard disk drive below and answer the questions.
6.11.1State TWO advantages of using a hard disk drive. (4\
6.11.2State a disadvantage of using the RAID 0 (striping\storage system. (1\
6.11.3Name the RAID storage system used for creating a mirror image of data. (2\ [52] TOTAL SECTION B: 150 GRAND TOTAL: 20052
Topics Identified
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Word ProcessingDatabasesNetworkingHardware
Mark Allocation
Total200 marks
Sections50 + 23 + 30 + 23 + 52 = 178 marks
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TitleDocument
SubjectIntroduction To Information Systems
LevelNCV Level 2
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2019
MonthNovember
Pages10
Downloads4
Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago7y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayFriday
Exam periodNovember 2019
Days since exam2,535
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