ISF21: FOUNDATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Final Examination

Semester 1, 2017

Blended/Online Mode
Duration of Exam: 3 hours + 10 minutes

Reading Time: 10 minutes

Writing Time: 3 hours

100 marks (50% towards final grade)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Write all answers in the appropriate place provided in the answer booklet.
2. Write your ID number and Name on top of each page in the answer booklet.
3. All questions are compulsory.
4. A minimum of 40% (20/50) is required in this paper for you to pass this course.
5. Hand in the answer booklet to the supervisor before you leave the examination room.

SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS

Sections Guidelines Total Marks Suggested Time

A There are 30 multiple choice questions. 30 50 mins
B There are 10 True/False questions. 5 15 mins
C There are 10 Completion questions 5 15 mins
This section consists of 6 main questions
D with short answer and practical type 60 100 mins
questions.
Section A Multiple Choice [30 Marks]
There are thirty multiple choice questions in this section and all are compulsory. Circle the letter that
represents the best choice.

1. For browsers to connect to the Internet, the location of the resources must be specified through

A. links C. top level domains

B. URLs D. html

2. The web was introduced in 1991 at

A. NASA. C. RCNP.
B. CERN. D. NSF.

3. All of the following are examples of cloud computing except for

A. Google Drive C. MS Word

B. Google Docs D. Yahoo mail

4. In a communications system, which device is responsible for breaking messages into packets?

A. hard disk C. tablet

B. twisted pair D. network interface cards

5. Every device connected to a network has a unique address called

A. domain address. C. IP address.

B. serial address. D. web address.

6. All of the following are examples of open source software except for

A. Mozilla Firefox. C. Adobe reader.

B. VLC media player. D. Moodle.

7. This level of management is responsible for ensuring the creation of finished goods and services using
raw materials and personnel.

A. directors C. supervisors
B. chairperson D. managers

8. Which computer based information system summarizes detailed data from transaction processing
system in standard reports for middle level managers?

A. data processing system C. management information system

B. decision support system D. executive support system

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9. These systems are used in managing documents, communicating and scheduling.

A. knowledge work systems C. transaction processing systems

B. executive support system D. office automation systems

10. Which view of data deals with how the data in actually formatted and located?

A. technical view C. information view

B. physical view D. logical view

11. All of the following are examples of a primary key except for

A. passportNo. C. studentID.
B. mobile phone number. D. date of birth.

12. Analysis tools that support viewing all or selected parts of data, querying the databases, and
generating reports include query by example as well as specialized programming language called

A. XML. C. HTML.
B. CSS. D. SQL.

13. In the object oriented database model, this term is the equivalent to a field in a relational model.

A. attribute. C. entity.
B. method. D. class.

14. These types of databases are also called information utilities or data banks.

A. commercial C. individual
B. shared D. distributed

15. During which phase of the systems life cycle are users trained to use the new system?

A. implementation C. design
B. development D. analysis

16. People who study an organizations systems to determine faults and suggest ways for improving it are
known as

A. systems analysts. C. programmers.

B. network administrators. D. webmasters.

17. Which among the following would not be described in the systems analysis report?

A. the current information system C. the possible development schedule

B. the training needs of the user D. the requirements of the new system

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18. This is performed to determine whether the new system is actually improving productivity.

A. systems inventory C. systems audit

B. systems testing D. systems maintenance

19. This is the process of building a model that can be modified before the actual system is implemented.

A. systems analysis C. rapid applications development

B. systems maintenance D. prototyping

20. Program objectives, desired outputs, needed inputs, and processing requirements are recorded in
this document.

A. program specifications documents C. program tracking log

B. management information system D. project management database

21. Which programming tool uses symbols to show the sequence of steps need to solve a programming
problem?

A. histogram C. pseudocode
B. flowcharts D. scatter diagrams

22. This type of error could be the result of the programmer missing out a function or including an
incorrect calculation.

A. syntax C. logic
B. compile time D. run time

23. These second generation languages use abbreviations or mnemonics that make it easier for humans
to understand.

A. machine C. high level

B. object oriented D. assembly

24. Testing a program by a select group of potential users in known as

A. manual testing. C. attempt at translation.

B. desk checking. D. beta testing.

25. This type of computer criminal creates and distributes malicious programs.

A. cracker C. hacker
B. keystroke logger D. employee

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26. The process of coding information to make it unreadable except to those who have a special piece of
information known as key.

A. restriction C. security
B. encryption D. protection

27. Corporations often use this to prevent copyright violations.

A. digital millennium act C. digital rights management

B. website encryption D. keystroke loggers

28. Which of the following is a way to shut down an ISP or a website?

A. Worms C. Viruses
B. Trojan horses D. Denial of service attack

29. This network encryption method is most widely used for protecting home wireless networks.

A. WPE C. WPA2
B. WPA D. WEP

30. Which of the following CSS code will apply the yellow font to all paragraphs only?

A. body {color: yellow} C. * {font-color: yellow}

B. p {color: yellow} D. p {font-color: yellow}

Section B True/False [5 Marks]

There are 10 true/false questions in this section. Write True or T and False or F as your answer in the
appropriate place in the answer book.

1. Attachments to an email message can be a document or an image.

2. A switch can act as a network gateway.
3. The transaction processing system can analyze the effects of events and trends outside the
organization.
4. Data redundancy can occur due to lack of data integrity.

5. The top down analysis method makes each component easier to analyze and deal with.
6. Selecting the best system is the first step of the systems design phase of the systems life cycle.
7. C++ is a procedural language that is widely used by today's programmers.
8. CASE tools are used to compile programs to test for logic errors.
9. It is against the law for keystroke loggers to be deposited on your hard drive by the company you
work for.

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10. Biometric scanning devices are used to scan employee identification cards.

Section C Completion [5 Marks]

There are ten fill in the blank questions in this section. Select the appropriate item from the list of words
provided in the box below and write your answer in the appropriate place in the answer book.

methods, conversion, first, third, pseudocode, phishing, home, coding, periodic, cloud, demand, personal,
flowcharts,

1. iCloud is an example of _______ storage.

2. A LAN setup for a household’s personal use is called a(n) _________ network.
3. Monthly sales and production reports are examples of ________ reports.
4. Object-oriented databases organize data using objects, classes, entities, attributes and ________.
5. Another name for Phase 5, systems implementation, is _______.
6. System _______ show the flow of input data to processing and finally to output.
7. _______ is an outline of the logic of the program that will be written.
8. One of the six steps of programming is writing the program, also called _______.
9. _______-party cookies store information about the current session, your general preferences, and
your activity on the website.
10. _______ attempts to trick Internet users into thinking a fake but official-looking website or e-mail is
legitimate.

Section D Short Answer Questions/Practical [60 Marks]

There are six main questions in this section. Each question is worth 10 Marks. Answer in the
appropriate places provided in the answer book.

Question 1 The Internet, Web and E-commerce & Communications and Networks [10 Marks]

a. Briefly describe five major uses of the Internet. [5 marks]

i. Communication
ii. E-commerce
iii. Education
iv. Research
v. Entertainment

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b. Discuss the four elements of a communications system in detail with relevant examples of each
element. [5 marks]

i. sending & receiving devices

ii. connection devices
iii. communication channels
iv. data transmission specifications

Question 2 Information Systems & Privacy, Security and Ethics [10 Marks]

a. What is the main purpose of an information system? [1 mark]

b. Briefly state the differences between the four types of computer based information systems (TPS,
MIS, DSS and ESS). [4 marks]
c. List any six measures to ensure computer security. [3 marks]

d. Discuss how information about individuals is collected and compiled. [2 marks]

Question 3 Databases [10 Marks]

a. Describe the five basic DBMS subsystems. [5 marks]

i. DBMS engine
ii. data definition
iii. data manipulation
iv. application generation
v. data administration

b. List the five main types of DBMS structures. [2½ marks]

c. Briefly explain the following database uses. [2½ marks]

i. Business directories
ii. Demographic data
iii. Business statistical information
iv. Text databases
v. Web databases

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Question 4 Systems Analysis and Design [10 Marks]

a. Define the following six tools available to assist the systems analyst during the analysis phase of the
systems life cycle. [6 marks]
i. Checklists
ii. Top down analysis method
iii. Grid Charts
iv. Data flow diagrams
v. Decision tables
vi. Automated design tools

b. List four things to consider when selecting the best system during the systems design phase?
[2 marks]
c. Identify and explain any two ways testing is done during the systems development phase.
[2 marks]

Question 5 Programming [10 Marks]

a. Draw a concept map for the topic programming. [10 marks]

Question 6 Practical’s (Spreadsheet, word processing and HTML) [10 Marks]

a. What is object linking and embedding (OLE)? [1 mark]

b. Explain how OLE was performed in your assignment two. [1½ mark]

Consider the diagram given below and answer questions: c – f.

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c. Which tab and what item you need to select to enable the design tab view in the ribbon in MS Excel?

[1 mark]

d. Which header and footer element was used to display Book1 in the header? [½ mark]

e. Which header and footer element was used to display 4/7/2014 in the header? [½mark]

f. What will appear in the left section of the header? [½ mark]

g. For the HTML5 code shown below, determine what the resulting webpage will look like.

[5 marks]

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Last Name :__________________________ First Name :_______________________

ID :__________________________ Campus/Centre :_______________________

ISF21 FOUNDATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS

FINAL EXAMINATION
SEMESTER 1, 2017

Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
For Markers Use Only
1. Write all answers in the appropriate place Section/
provided in this answer booklet. Mark
Question
2. Write your ID number and Name on top of A
each page in this answer booklet.
B
3. All questions are compulsory. C
4. A minimum of 40% (20/50) is required in
this paper for you to pass this course.
Q1

Q2
5. Hand in the answer booklet to the
supervisor before you leave the
Q3
examination room. D
Q4
6. This exam is 50% towards your final grade.
Q5

Q6

TOTAL
Section A Multiple Choice [30 Marks]

Select the letter that represents the best answer. All questions are compulsory. Each question is
worth one mark.

1 A B C D 16 A B C D

2 A B C D 17 A B C D

3 A B C D 18 A B C D

4 A B C D 19 A B C D

5 A B C D 20 A B C D

6 A B C D 21 A B C D

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10 A B C D 25 A B C D

11 A B C D 26 A B C D

12 A B C D 27 A B C D

13 A B C D 28 A B C D

14 A B C D 29 A B C D

15 A B C D 30 A B C D

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Section B True/False [5 Marks] Section C Completion [5 Marks]

1 1

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4 4

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6 6

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Section D Short Answers/Practical [60 Marks]

Question 1 [10 Marks]

a.
i. Communication

ii. E-commerce

iii. Education

iv. Research

v. Entertainment

5 marks
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 b.
i. sending & receiving devices

ii. connection devices

iii. communication channels

iv. data transmission specifications

5 marks

Question 2 [10 Marks]

a. Information systems

1 mark

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b. TPS, MIS, DSS, ESS

4 marks
c. Six security measures

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3 marks
d.

2 marks

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 Question 3 [10 Marks]

a.
i. DBMS engine

ii. data definition

iii. data manipulation

iv. application generation

v. data administration

5 marks
b. five types of DBMS structures

_____________________________________________________

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_____________________________________________________

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_____________________________________________________

2½ marks

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 c.
i. Business directories

ii. Demographic data

iii. Business statistical information

iv. Text databases

v. Web databases

2½ marks

Question 4 [10 Marks]

a.
i. Checklists

ii. Top down analysis method

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iii. Grid Charts

iv. Data flow diagrams

v. Decision tables

vi. System flow charts

6 marks
b. four things to consider when selecting best system

2 marks
c.

2 marks

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Question 5 [10 Marks]

a. Concept map - programming

10 marks

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Question 6 [10 Marks]

a. OLE

1mark
b.

2 marks
c.

1 mark
d.

½ mark
e.

½ mark
f.

½ mark
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g.

5 marks

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