Assignment 2
Question 1: (9
marks)
Select a real-life example of a firm then describe the systems-building method used by this firm to
develop its information technology system. You can select any of the following methods:
(1 mark for the example of firm and 4 marks for the systems-building method).
– Traditional systems life-cycle.
– Prototyping.
– End-user development.
– Application software packages.
– Outsourcing.
Discuss the strengths and drawbacks of this systems-building method.
(2 marks for the strengths and 2 marks for the drawbacks)
Question 2: (9
marks)
Explain how telecommunications tools, Internet connection and wireless technology can enhance ebusiness
performance using a real-life example of a firm. Your answer should include:
– Only one example of a real-life e-business firm. (1 mark)
– Telecommunications tools. (2 marks)
– Internet connection. (3 marks)
– Wireless technology. (3 marks)
Question 3: (7
marks)
Describe the following information systems controls in case of a real-life firm. Your answer should
include:
– Only one example of a real-life firm. (1 mark)
– Software controls. (1 mark)
– Hardware controls. (1 mark)
– Computer operations controls. (1 mark)
– Data security controls. (1 mark)
– Implementation controls. (1 mark)
– Administrative controls. (1 mark)
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