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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2024
INS2701
Information and Communication Technologies for Information Science
100 Marks
Opening date and time: [23 May 2024]
07:45 AM
Submission date and time: [24 May 2024]
18:00 PM
EXAMINERS:
First Examiner: Mr. Mahlatse Moses Shekgola
Second Examiner: Dr Sphamandla Mncube
This paper consists of ten (10) pages including the cover page and the declaration
statement.
Instructions:
Please answer ALL FOUR questions.
The duration of the examination will be ten (10) hours.
Ensure that you add the honesty declaration statement.
Ensure that you DO NOT password protect your examination paper as these will not be marked.
Virus-infected files will also not be marked.
Write your answers in an essay format with an introduction, discussions, and a conclusion.
Provide enough detail according to the mark allocation for each question.
You must consult at least four (4) relevant sources in addition to your study guide.
Use references to authoritative sources to support and substantiate your answers. Ensure that you include
in-text referencing and a list of references.
Do not copy from any source. Plagiarism is a serious criminal offence.
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INS2701
May/Jun 2024
Additional student instructions
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not
be password protected or uploaded as “read-only” files).
2. NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and
that the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
5. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made, will not be marked, and no
opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
6. A mark awarded for an incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
7. A mark awarded for an illegible scanned submission 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. Students may not communicate with other students or request
assistance from other students during examinations.
10. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and students who do plagiarise or copy
verbatim from published work will be in violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and
the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to a disciplinary hearing. Unisa has
zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty.
11. Students are provided 30 minutes to submit their answer scripts after the official
examination time. Students who experience technical challenges should report to the
SCSC on 080 000 1870 or their College exam support centres (refer to the Get help
during the examinations by contacting the Student Communication Service Centre
(unisa.ac.za)) within 30 minutes. Queries received after one hour of the official
examination duration time will not be responded to. Submissions made after the official
examination time will be rejected by the examination regulations and will not be marked.
Students experiencing technical challenges should contact the SCSC on 080 000 1870
or via e-mail at .
12. 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. Crashed computer.
d. Using work computers that block access to myExams site (work firewall
challenges)
e. Unlicensed software (e.g., license expires during exams)
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May/Jun 2024
Please answer ALL FOUR of the questions
QUESTION 1
Question 1 consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. Answer all the questions by selecting the
correct answer from the options given for each question. Ensure that the questions are
numbered correctly in your answer sheet.
Questions Mark Allocation
1. Which systems are used to denote quantitative meaning? 1
A. Electrical
B. Numerical
C. Written
D. Oral
2. Which systems use visual symbols to represent the sounds that make 1
up a language?
A. Numerical
B. Written
C. Alphabetical writing
D. Sound
3. Complete the following sentence: Numerical systems, alphabetical 1
systems and cannot represent illustrations or other types of
visual images.
A. Computer systems
B. Alphanumerical systems
C. Sound systems
D. Visual systems
4. Complete the following sentence: Coding which is more efficient than 1
digital coding to capture graphics and images, is .
A. Electrical
B. Analogue
C. Alphanumerical
D. Visual
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2024
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT
EMAIL:
, lOMoARcPSD|46589353
INS2701
May/Jun 2024
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
May/June 2024
INS2701
Information and Communication Technologies for Information Science
100 Marks
Opening date and time: [23 May 2024]
07:45 AM
Submission date and time: [24 May 2024]
18:00 PM
EXAMINERS:
First Examiner: Mr. Mahlatse Moses Shekgola
Second Examiner: Dr Sphamandla Mncube
This paper consists of ten (10) pages including the cover page and the declaration
statement.
Instructions:
Please answer ALL FOUR questions.
The duration of the examination will be ten (10) hours.
Ensure that you add the honesty declaration statement.
Ensure that you DO NOT password protect your examination paper as these will not be marked.
Virus-infected files will also not be marked.
Write your answers in an essay format with an introduction, discussions, and a conclusion.
Provide enough detail according to the mark allocation for each question.
You must consult at least four (4) relevant sources in addition to your study guide.
Use references to authoritative sources to support and substantiate your answers. Ensure that you include
in-text referencing and a list of references.
Do not copy from any source. Plagiarism is a serious criminal offence.
[SCROLL TO THE NEXT PAGE]
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, lOMoARcPSD|46589353
INS2701
May/Jun 2024
Additional student instructions
1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not
be password protected or uploaded as “read-only” files).
2. NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted.
3. Students are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and
that the correct answer script file has been uploaded.
4. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered.
5. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made, will not be marked, and no
opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
6. A mark awarded for an incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No
opportunity for resubmission will be granted.
7. A mark awarded for an illegible scanned submission 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. Students may not communicate with other students or request
assistance from other students during examinations.
10. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and students who do plagiarise or copy
verbatim from published work will be in violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and
the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to a disciplinary hearing. Unisa has
zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty.
11. Students are provided 30 minutes to submit their answer scripts after the official
examination time. Students who experience technical challenges should report to the
SCSC on 080 000 1870 or their College exam support centres (refer to the Get help
during the examinations by contacting the Student Communication Service Centre
(unisa.ac.za)) within 30 minutes. Queries received after one hour of the official
examination duration time will not be responded to. Submissions made after the official
examination time will be rejected by the examination regulations and will not be marked.
Students experiencing technical challenges should contact the SCSC on 080 000 1870
or via e-mail at .
12. 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. Crashed computer.
d. Using work computers that block access to myExams site (work firewall
challenges)
e. Unlicensed software (e.g., license expires during exams)
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May/Jun 2024
Please answer ALL FOUR of the questions
QUESTION 1
Question 1 consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. Answer all the questions by selecting the
correct answer from the options given for each question. Ensure that the questions are
numbered correctly in your answer sheet.
Questions Mark Allocation
1. Which systems are used to denote quantitative meaning? 1
A. Electrical
B. Numerical
C. Written
D. Oral
2. Which systems use visual symbols to represent the sounds that make 1
up a language?
A. Numerical
B. Written
C. Alphabetical writing
D. Sound
3. Complete the following sentence: Numerical systems, alphabetical 1
systems and cannot represent illustrations or other types of
visual images.
A. Computer systems
B. Alphanumerical systems
C. Sound systems
D. Visual systems
4. Complete the following sentence: Coding which is more efficient than 1
digital coding to capture graphics and images, is .
A. Electrical
B. Analogue
C. Alphanumerical
D. Visual
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