,NS2701 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 -
DUE 25 October 2024; 100% TRUSTED C
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
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Mark 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
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OCT/NOV 2024 6 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 PAGE]
INS2701 OCT/NOV 2024 7 Questions Mark allocation 10.
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 capacity 1 [SCROLL TO THE
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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
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