,NS2701 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
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Question 1 [25 marks] The following table consists of multiple-
choice questions. Answer all the questions. Ensure that you
number the questions correctly in your answer sheet. Questions
Mark allocation 1. Systems that are used to denote quantitative
meaning are know as… A. Electrical systems B. Numerical
systems C. Written systems D. Oral machines 1 2. Systems that
use visual symbols to represent the sounds making up a
language is called? A. Numerical machines B. Written
technology C. Alphabetical writing D. Sound technology 1 3.
Numerical systems, alphabetical systems and……….. systems
cannot represent illustrations or other types of visual images. A.
Computer B. Alphanumerical C. Sound D. Visual 1 [SCROLL TO
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allocation 4. This type of coding is more efficient than digital
coding for capturing graphics and images. A. Electrical B.
Analogue C. Alphanumerical D. Visual 1 5. A place that store
information files that the computer user has downloaded from
databases when the computer is connected to a network is
called? A. Hardware B. Hard disk C. Software D. PC 1 6. An
example of a numerical system, which expresses quantities in
multiples of 10 is called? A. The systems of symbolisation B. The
decimal system C. Binary systems D. Alphanumerical systems 1
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Questions Mark allocation 7. Information transfer can occur and
,may even be represented mathematically. A. Systematically B.
Mechanically C. Strategically D. Telephonically 1 8. In the past,
some African people used to send messages, by combining high
and low pitches. A. Emails B. Telephones C. Drum signals D. Cell
phones 1 9. The main purpose of this method is trying to
determine how a system works and how to make it better. A.
System maintenance B. Systems Analysis and Design C.
Preliminary phase D. Secondary storage 1 [SCROLL TO THE NEXT
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Advantage of the systems is that information is generally more
reliable reliable, preserved, comprehensive and verifiable. A.
Oral information B. Computer information C. Written
information D. Confidential information 1 11. What is the name
of the SAD phase that consist of conducting a preliminary
analysis, propose alternative solutions, describe costs and
benefits, and submit a preliminary plan with
recommendations? A. Final phase B. preliminary investigation
phase C. Second phase D. System maintenance phase 1 12. A
phase in SAD that consist of gathering data, analysing it, and
writing a report is called? A. Preliminary phase B. First phase C.
Systems analysis phase D. Final phase 1 13. One of the
disadvantages of the oral system is that is fallible. A. Load
shedding B. Human memory C. Computer memory D. Storage
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8 Questions Mark allocation 14. What is the information
systems that is known to be the oldest form still being used in
societies today. A. Oral B. Telephone C. Letters D. Email 1 15.
, Information systems that films refers to… A. Written systems B.
Oral systems C. Electrical systems D. Digital systems 1 16.
Information which is encoded in wave-like and time-varying
signals that resemble the patterns of the phenomenon it
represents is commonly referred to as? A. Binary coding B.
Analogue coding C. Digital coding D. Systematic coding 1 17.
Information that is broken up into units that can be represented
by binary digits, or by on-off switches is known as? A.
Unstructured data B. Alphanumeric C. Analogue coding D.
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2024 9 Questions Mark allocation 18. Which of the following is
a communication device that allows users to connect to several
computers or other devices to share resources, transfer files
and communicate? A. Modems B. Network interface card C.
Microphone D. Router 1 19. This phase of SAD consists of
converting the hardware, software, and files to a new system. A.
Third phase B. First phase C. Systems implementation D.
Systems design 1 20. All systems that are used for capturing
information are based on the use of this. A. Knowledge B.
Information C. Data D. Symbols 1 21. The verbal and non-verbal
component of language that is sent to the receiver by the
sender which conveys an idea is called? A. Language B. Message
C. Communication D. Interaction 1 INS2701 OCT/NOV 2024 10
Questions Mark allocation 22. The third phase of system
analysis and design refers to? A. Preliminary design B. Systems
Designs C. Acquire hardware D. Acquire software 1 23. Which of
the following is not one of the five developments growing out
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