COSMOPOLITAN COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FULL TIME)

DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTAKE 2 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM MARCH 2013 APRIL 2014 Student Name Unit Title Date Set Group Code Submission Date Assessment No/ Title Return Date Scenario and Task

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Life Skills To Be Assessed

Assessment Criteria Performance Criteria Standard

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Review/ Comments & Future Targets

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Instruction to Students: Complete the cover sheet (page 1) which forms the first page of your assignment submission. To avoid plagiarism please: a) Paraphrasing work rather than cut &paste b) Include citation in your work c) Include a reference list in the work you submit.

The document must include page number; use Times New Roman Font (size 12) with top, bottom margins of 1 and right, left margins of 1.25 and with Justify alignment.

The assignment should be organized as follows: a) Cover page (found on the first page of this question paper) b) Question paper c) Content (your assignment) d) Blank marking scheme with your name and DIP IT Group Complete the mark criteria list with your name and ID and submit it together in your assignment.

Complete your assignment and hand it in by Lecture has the discretion of applying a penalty of 20% for late submission

Module code: Business Information System (BIS) CRITERIA QUESTION 1 QUESTION 2 TOTAL BASE MARK 60 marks 40 marks 100 marks GRADED MARK COMMENTS

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Successful completion of this assignment will provide you with the skills to meet the Learning outcomes; therefore, you should be able to a) Explain the roles of BIS and IT in organisation b) Describe different types of BIS and IT , their benefits when used in business and other organisation and what characteristics make them successful c) Identify and describe which kinds of BIS and IT would be helpful in a particular organizational situation In addition, this assignment and the other assignment for BIS, will help you develop Professional Skills of IT Literacy and Information Literacy

Answer all questions: 1. The three key resources in Business Information Systems (BIS) are Information, Information Technology and People. Which of these three resources is the most important? Why? The least important? Why? (60 marks)

2. You are required to choose ONE of the following topics from the list below, and write a ONE A4 page report. Answer should include (1) detailed description about the chosen topic, (2) their benefits and drawbacks when used in an existing business in Brunei Darussalam, (3) and what characteristics make them successful. 1. Biometric Technology 2. RFID 3. Barcode Scanner 4. OCR 5. Transaction Processing System 6. Office Automation System 7. Process Control Systems (40 marks)

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MARKING SCHEME: 1. The three key resources in Business Information Systems (BIS) are Information, Information Technology and People. Which of these three resources is the most important? Why? The least important? Why? a. Define and explain briefly concept of Business Information System b. Define and explain each three key resources in (BIS) i. Information ii. Information Technology iii. People c. Explain briefly the reason which of these three resources is the most important

d. Explain briefly the reason which of these three resources the least important ` CRITERIA 1.Define and explain briefly concept of Business Information System 2.Define and explain each three key resources in (BIS) a. Information b. Information Technology c. People 3.Explain briefly the reason which of these three resources is the most important 4.Explain briefly the reason which of these three resources the least important 10 10 12 Base Mark 4 Grade Mark Comment

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5.Organisation and report format presentation 6.Figures and diagram 7.Citation and references 8.Grammar and spelling TOTAL

10

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2. You are required to choose ONE of the following topics from the list below, and write a ONE A4 page report. Answer should include (1) detailed description about the chosen topic, (2) their benefits and drawbacks when used in an existing business in Brunei Darussalam, (3) and what characteristics make them successful. CRITERIA 1. detailed description about the chosen topic 2. their benefits and drawbacks when used in an existing business in Brunei Darussalam 3. What characteristics make them successful 4.Organisation and report format presentation 5.Figures and diagram 6.Citation and references 2 5 10 5 10 Base Mark 5 Grade Mark Comment

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7. Grammar and spelling TOTAL

40

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Report Rubric for Question 1 (Total 60 marks)

Item Writing/ content ( based on criteria 1 -4) Issue Overall effectiveness of communication Wgt Exceptional (3) [ ] The writers decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and content made reading a pleasurable experience. Writing could be used as a model of how to fulfill the assignment. The purpose and focus of the writing are clear to the reader and the organization and content achieve the purpose well. Writing follows all requirements for the assignment. [ ] Writing flows smoothly from one idea to another. The writer has taken pains to assist the reader in following the logic of the ideas expressed. Sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs make the writers points easy to follow. [ ] Demonstration of full knowledge of the subject with explanations and elaboration. [ ] Information is presented in a logical, interesting way, which is easy to follow. [ ] All information is located in the appropriate section. Acceptable (2) [ ] The writer has made good decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and content to communicate clearly and effectively. The purpose and focus of the writing are clear to the reader and the organization and content achieve the purpose well. Writing follows all requirements for the assignment. Marginal (1) [ ] The writers decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and/or content sometimes interfere with clear, effective communication. The purpose of the writing is not fully achieved. All requirements of the assignment may not be fulfilled. Unacceptable (0) [ ] The writers decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and/or content interfere with communication. The purpose of the writing is not achieved. Requirements of the assignment have not been fulfilled. Points

Writing/ content ( based on criteria 1 -4)

Clarity of writing -

[ ] Sentences are structured and word are chosen to communicate ideas clearly. Sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs make the writers points easy to follow. [ ] Writer is at ease with content and able to elaborate and explain to some degree. [ ] Information is presented in a logical manner, which is easily followed. [ ] Some information is in the wrong section.

[ ] Sentence structure and/or word choice sometimes interfere with clarity. Needs to improve sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs to make the writing easy to follow. [ ] Writer is uncomfortable with content. Only basic concepts are demonstrated and interpreted. [ ] Work is hard to follow as there is very little continuity. [ ] Many items are in the wrong section. [ ] Many departures from required report format. . [ ] Many departures from required format or inconsistencies between figures and diagram. Captions are ineffective in communicating content.

[ ] Sentence structure, word choice, lack of transitions and/or sequencing of ideas make reading and understanding difficult.

Writing/ content ( based on criteria 1 -4)

Demonstration of knowledge

[ ] No grasp of required subject matter. No understanding of major issues. No interpretation of results. [ ] Sequence of information is difficult to follow. No apparent structure or continuity. [ ] Lack of appropriate sections or many items are in the wrong section. [ ] Work fails to follow required report format.

Organization Flow of (criteria 5) information Organization Division of (criteria 5) information Report (criteria 5) Format & aesthetics Format & captions

[ ] Report format is consistent [ ] Report format is generally throughout including heading consistent. styles, fonts, margins, white space, etc. [ ] Departmental format is observed in all figures and diagram. Captions effectively communicate content. [ ] Minor departures from required format or inconsistencies between figures and diagram. Captions effectively communicate content.

Figures & diagram (criteria 6)

[ ] Work fails to follow required format. Captions are ineffective in communicating content.

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Figures & diagram (criteria 6) Figures & diagram (criteria 6) Mechanics (criteria 8) References (criteria 7) Overall Performance Points Required

Effectiveness 2

[ ] All figures and diagram effectively interpreted and discussed in the report. [ ] Citations consistent with format. [ ] Negligible errors. [ ] Reference section complete, comprehensive and follows required format. [ ] Exceptional (A-Level)

[ ] Most figures and diagram are [ ] Many figures and diagram are properly interpreted and important not interpreted. Important features noted. features are not communicated or understood. [ ] Minor inconsistencies referring to figures. [ ] Minor errors. [ ] Minor inadequacies in references or inconsistencies in format. [ ] Acceptable (B&C Level) [ ] Many inconsistencies referring to figures. [ ] Several errors. [ ] Inadequate list of references or failure to follow required format. [ ] Marginal (D-Level)

[ ] Figures and diagram are not used effectively. Little understanding of important features or issues. [ ] Citations fail to follow required format or no citation provided. [ ] Numerous errors. [ ] No referencing system used.

Citations 1 Spelling and Gramar References

5 5

[ ] Unacceptable (F-Level)

TOTAL

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Report Rubric for Question 2 (Total 40 marks)

Item Writing/ content ( based on criteria 1 -3) Issue Overall effectiveness of communication Wgt Exceptional (3) [ ] The writers decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and content made reading a pleasurable experience. Writing could be used as a model of how to fulfill the assignment. The purpose and focus of the writing are clear to the reader and the organization and content achieve the purpose well. Writing follows all requirements for the assignment. [ ] Writing flows smoothly from one idea to another. The writer has taken pains to assist the reader in following the logic of the ideas expressed. Sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs make the writers points easy to follow. [ ] Demonstration of full knowledge of the subject with explanations and elaboration. [ ] Information is presented in a logical, interesting way, which is easy to follow. [ ] All information is located in the appropriate section. Acceptable (2) [ ] The writer has made good decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and content to communicate clearly and effectively. The purpose and focus of the writing are clear to the reader and the organization and content achieve the purpose well. Writing follows all requirements for the assignment. Marginal (1) [ ] The writers decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and/or content sometimes interfere with clear, effective communication. The purpose of the writing is not fully achieved. All requirements of the assignment may not be fulfilled. Unacceptable (0) [ ] The writers decisions about focus, organization, style/tone, and/or content interfere with communication. The purpose of the writing is not achieved. Requirements of the assignment have not been fulfilled. Points

Writing/ content ( based on criteria 1 -3)

Clarity of writing -

[ ] Sentences are structured and word are chosen to communicate ideas clearly. Sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs make the writers points easy to follow. [ ] Writer is at ease with content and able to elaborate and explain to some degree. [ ] Information is presented in a logical manner, which is easily followed. [ ] Some information is in the wrong section.

[ ] Sentence structure and/or word choice sometimes interfere with clarity. Needs to improve sequencing of ideas within paragraphs and transitions between paragraphs to make the writing easy to follow. [ ] Writer is uncomfortable with content. Only basic concepts are demonstrated and interpreted. [ ] Work is hard to follow as there is very little continuity. [ ] Many items are in the wrong section. [ ] Many departures from required report format. . [ ] Many departures from required format or inconsistencies between figures and diagram. Captions are

[ ] Sentence structure, word choice, lack of transitions and/or sequencing of ideas make reading and understanding difficult.

Writing/ content ( based on criteria 1 -3)

Demonstration of knowledge

[ ] No grasp of required subject matter. No understanding of major issues. No interpretation of results. [ ] Sequence of information is difficult to follow. No apparent structure or continuity. [ ] Lack of appropriate sections or many items are in the wrong section. [ ] Work fails to follow required report format.

Organization Flow of (criteria 4) information Organization Division of (criteria 4) information Report (criteria 4) Format & aesthetics Format & captions

[ ] Report format is consistent [ ] Report format is generally throughout including heading consistent. styles, fonts, margins, white space, etc. [ ] Departmental format is observed in all figures and diagram. Captions effectively [ ] Minor departures from required format or inconsistencies between figures and diagram. Captions

Figures & diagram (criteria 5)

0.5

[ ] Work fails to follow required format. Captions are ineffective in communicating content.

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communicate content. Figures & diagram (criteria 5) Figures & diagram (criteria 5) Mechanics (criteria 7) References (criteria 6) Overall Performance Points Required Effectiveness 1 [ ] All figures and diagram effectively interpreted and discussed in the report. [ ] Citations consistent with format. [ ] Negligible errors. [ ] Reference section complete, comprehensive and follows required format. [ ] Exceptional (A-Level)

effectively communicate content.

ineffective in communicating content. [ ] Figures and diagram are not used effectively. Little understanding of important features or issues. [ ] Citations fail to follow required format or no citation provided. [ ] Numerous errors. [ ] No referencing system used.

[ ] Most figures and diagram are [ ] Many figures and diagram are properly interpreted and important not interpreted. Important features noted. features are not communicated or understood. [ ] Minor inconsistencies referring to figures. [ ] Minor errors. [ ] Minor inadequacies in references or inconsistencies in format. [ ] Acceptable (B&C Level) [ ] Many inconsistencies referring to figures. [ ] Several errors. [ ] Inadequate list of references or failure to follow required format. [ ] Marginal (D-Level)

Citations 0.5 Spelling and Gramar References

3 5

[ ] Unacceptable (F-Level)

TOTAL

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