INS3705 LATEST EXAM
PACK 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT
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INS3705
OCT/NOV 2022
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2022
INS3705
Information and knowledge management
100 Marks
Opening date and time:31 October at 08:00
Submission date and time: 01 November at 17:00
Examiner: Prof IK Hlongwane
Internal Moderator: Dr MJ Boloko
External Moderator: Ms L Thompson
This paper consists of 11 pages.
Instructions:
Answer ALL the questions.
Number your questions correctly.
Ensure that you use authoritative sources to support your answers. In-text references should
be provided as well as a reference list. All sources referred to in your essay must also be
included in your reference list.
DO NOT copy verbatim from any source (s) without acknowledging the source.
Upload your answer scripts in a single PDF file. If you submit more than one answer file,
then only the last file uploaded and submitted will be marked.
DO NOT password protect the examination answer file.
Upload your exam answer file on your myModules site for the module that you are writing.
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, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
INS3705
OCT/NOV 2022
Additional student instructions
1. NO emailed scripts will be accepted.
2. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that
the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
3. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts twice should their initial submission
be unsatisfactory.
4. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
5. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations platforms will
not be marked and no opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
6. The mark awarded for an incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
7. The mark awarded for illegible scanned submissions will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
8. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
9. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms
of academic dishonesty.
10. Please check your loadshedding schedules and prepare in advance to gain access to and
upload the exam answer files on time. Students experiencing network or load shedding
challenges are advised to apply for an Aegrotat, within three days of the examination
session. This application must be accompanied by supporting evidence.
11. Queries that are beyond Unisa’s control include the following:
a. personal network or service provider issues
b. load shedding/limited space on personal computer
c. computer crash
d. using work computers that block access to myModules site (work firewall
challenges)
e. unlicensed software (e.g. license expires during exams)
Students experiencing the above challenges are advised to apply for an aegrotat and submit
supporting evidence within three days of the examination session. Students will not be able
to apply for an aegrotat for a third examination opportunity. Students experiencing technical
challenges should contact the SCSC 080 000 1870 or email
or refer to Get-Help for the list of additional contact numbers. Communication received only
from your myLife email account will be considered.
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, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
INS3705
OCT/NOV 2022
ANSWER ALL OF THE QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer the question by writing down the correct letter next to the question number in your
examination answer document.
Question Question Mark
number
1.1 Mchombu (2007) describes the knowledge pyramid as follows: 1
a) Data, information, knowledge
b) Data, information, knowledge, wisdom
c) Information, knowledge, wisdom
d) Data, information, knowledge, results
e) Data, information, knowledge, wisdom, results
1.2 The term data refers specifically to: 1
a) Numbers
b) Bits
c) Figures
d) Statistics
e) Unexamined facts
1.3 Knowledge consists of: 1
a) Truths
b) Beliefs
c) Justification
d) Untruths
e) All of the above
1.4 One of the following is not a knowledge asset: 1
a) Equipment
b) Policies
c) Manual
d) Patent
e) Trademark
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PACK 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT
Email:
, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
INS3705
OCT/NOV 2022
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2022
INS3705
Information and knowledge management
100 Marks
Opening date and time:31 October at 08:00
Submission date and time: 01 November at 17:00
Examiner: Prof IK Hlongwane
Internal Moderator: Dr MJ Boloko
External Moderator: Ms L Thompson
This paper consists of 11 pages.
Instructions:
Answer ALL the questions.
Number your questions correctly.
Ensure that you use authoritative sources to support your answers. In-text references should
be provided as well as a reference list. All sources referred to in your essay must also be
included in your reference list.
DO NOT copy verbatim from any source (s) without acknowledging the source.
Upload your answer scripts in a single PDF file. If you submit more than one answer file,
then only the last file uploaded and submitted will be marked.
DO NOT password protect the examination answer file.
Upload your exam answer file on your myModules site for the module that you are writing.
[SCROLL TO THE NEXT PAGE]
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, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
INS3705
OCT/NOV 2022
Additional student instructions
1. NO emailed scripts will be accepted.
2. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that
the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
3. Students are permitted to resubmit their answer scripts twice should their initial submission
be unsatisfactory.
4. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
5. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations platforms will
not be marked and no opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
6. The mark awarded for an incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
7. The mark awarded for illegible scanned submissions will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
8. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts.
9. Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. UNISA has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms
of academic dishonesty.
10. Please check your loadshedding schedules and prepare in advance to gain access to and
upload the exam answer files on time. Students experiencing network or load shedding
challenges are advised to apply for an Aegrotat, within three days of the examination
session. This application must be accompanied by supporting evidence.
11. Queries that are beyond Unisa’s control include the following:
a. personal network or service provider issues
b. load shedding/limited space on personal computer
c. computer crash
d. using work computers that block access to myModules site (work firewall
challenges)
e. unlicensed software (e.g. license expires during exams)
Students experiencing the above challenges are advised to apply for an aegrotat and submit
supporting evidence within three days of the examination session. Students will not be able
to apply for an aegrotat for a third examination opportunity. Students experiencing technical
challenges should contact the SCSC 080 000 1870 or email
or refer to Get-Help for the list of additional contact numbers. Communication received only
from your myLife email account will be considered.
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, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
INS3705
OCT/NOV 2022
ANSWER ALL OF THE QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer the question by writing down the correct letter next to the question number in your
examination answer document.
Question Question Mark
number
1.1 Mchombu (2007) describes the knowledge pyramid as follows: 1
a) Data, information, knowledge
b) Data, information, knowledge, wisdom
c) Information, knowledge, wisdom
d) Data, information, knowledge, results
e) Data, information, knowledge, wisdom, results
1.2 The term data refers specifically to: 1
a) Numbers
b) Bits
c) Figures
d) Statistics
e) Unexamined facts
1.3 Knowledge consists of: 1
a) Truths
b) Beliefs
c) Justification
d) Untruths
e) All of the above
1.4 One of the following is not a knowledge asset: 1
a) Equipment
b) Policies
c) Manual
d) Patent
e) Trademark
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