INS2701
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2023
, 2023 INS2701 Assignment
Assignment Number :01
Unique number: 726094
Due date: 11 August 2023
Weighting: Marks 50
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ESSAY-TYPE QUESTIONS IN THE ASSIGNMENT
All written assignments must contain a title page with a table of contents, listing the
questions that have been answered.
A signed declaration must be included. Refer to Tutorial Letter 101 and the INKALLE
Tutorial Letter 302 for examples of this declaration.
Assignments must contain a list of references and notes in the text of the sources
consulted, including the study guide. Failure to do so is regarded as plagiarism. Such
assignments may receive zero (0). The answers should be in your own words and use
your own examples – do not copy from the study guide or other sources.
The study guide and other sources should only be used as references. Remember this
for all such assignments.
Read the TL101 series and the INKALLE TL302 to ensure you have complied with all
the requirements before submitting your assignments. These requirements should be
observed for all assignments submitted to Unisa.
Question 1
1.1 . Distinguish between system software and application software. Using practical
examples to enhance the quality of your answer. (10)
1.2 Explain why it is necessary for an information specialist in an information centre or
any organisation to be able to create a blog. Support your answer with practical
examples. (15)
Question 2
There are several types of secondary data storage devices that students can use to store
information.
Name and discuss data storage devices that you may use as an information science
student. In your answer, ensure that you explain their capacity, uses and how they
store data. Give practical examples. (25)
TOTAL:50 Marks
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ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2023
, 2023 INS2701 Assignment
Assignment Number :01
Unique number: 726094
Due date: 11 August 2023
Weighting: Marks 50
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ESSAY-TYPE QUESTIONS IN THE ASSIGNMENT
All written assignments must contain a title page with a table of contents, listing the
questions that have been answered.
A signed declaration must be included. Refer to Tutorial Letter 101 and the INKALLE
Tutorial Letter 302 for examples of this declaration.
Assignments must contain a list of references and notes in the text of the sources
consulted, including the study guide. Failure to do so is regarded as plagiarism. Such
assignments may receive zero (0). The answers should be in your own words and use
your own examples – do not copy from the study guide or other sources.
The study guide and other sources should only be used as references. Remember this
for all such assignments.
Read the TL101 series and the INKALLE TL302 to ensure you have complied with all
the requirements before submitting your assignments. These requirements should be
observed for all assignments submitted to Unisa.
Question 1
1.1 . Distinguish between system software and application software. Using practical
examples to enhance the quality of your answer. (10)
1.2 Explain why it is necessary for an information specialist in an information centre or
any organisation to be able to create a blog. Support your answer with practical
examples. (15)
Question 2
There are several types of secondary data storage devices that students can use to store
information.
Name and discuss data storage devices that you may use as an information science
student. In your answer, ensure that you explain their capacity, uses and how they
store data. Give practical examples. (25)
TOTAL:50 Marks
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