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INF1505: Introduction to Busi-
ness Information Systems
May/June Examination 2026 — Comprehensive Revision Guide
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Information Systems & Technology
Exam Revision Guide
INF1505
Module Code:
Introduction to Business Information Systems
Module Name:
May/June 2024 & May/June 2023
Papers Covered:
May/June 2026
Target Exam:
100 (60 MCQ + 40 Structured)
Total Marks:
2 Hours
Duration:
This guide covers questions and answers drawn from recent past papers. Focus on
understanding each concept, not just memorising answers.
Exam Revision Notes | INF1505 | 2026
,INF1505 | Exam Revision May/June Examination 2026
Question 1 Section A: Multiple Choice (60 marks total) — Information Systems Overview
(1.1) [1 mark]
Question: Which of the following BEST describes a transaction-processing system
(TPS)?
a. A system that supports long-range planning for senior management.
b. A system that captures and records routine day-to-day business transactions.
c. A system that provides unstructured information for middle management.
d. A system that uses artificial intelligence to simulate expert judgement.
Answer: Correct answer: b
Key Concept
A Transaction-Processing System (TPS) handles the routine, structured,
repetitive tasks that make up the day-to-day operations of a business, such as
payroll processing, sales recording, inventory updates, and billing. It was one of
the first computerised business applications and remains the operational backbone
of most organisations.
Key characteristics of a TPS:
• Handles large volumes of data with speed and accuracy.
• Requires minimal managerial judgement — processes are predefined.
• Provides input data to higher-level systems (MIS, DSS).
• Examples: point-of-sale systems, payroll, stock control, bank teller systems.
Exam Tip
Distractor (a) describes an Executive Support System (ESS); distractor (d)
describes an Expert System (ES). Know each system type and the management
level it serves.
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(1.2) [1 mark]
Question: A system supports middle management with summarised
reports and exception reports drawn from TPS data.
a. Decision support system (DSS)
b. Management information system (MIS)
c. Executive support system (ESS)
d. Expert system (ES)
Answer: Correct answer: b
A Management Information System (MIS) sits one level above the TPS. It con-
verts raw transaction data into periodic, summarised, or exception reports that help
middle managers monitor performance and make structured decisions.
System Management Level Primary Use
TPS Operational Day-to-day transactions
MIS Middle management Summarised & exception reports
DSS Middle/Senior Semi-structured decisions, mod-
elling
ESS/EIS Senior (executive) Strategic, unstructured, external
data
ES Any level Expert-level advice, knowledge
base
(1.3) [1 mark]
Question: One method of conducting voice-based e-commerce is using a digital wallet.
Select one: True / False
Answer: Correct answer: False
Voice-based e-commerce (also called v-commerce) uses voice recognition technology —
such as smart speakers, IVR phone systems, or voice assistants — to complete transac-
tions verbally. A digital wallet (e.g. PayPal, Apple Pay) is a method for storing pay-
ment credentials and completing online payments, but it is not a method for voice-based
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commerce specifically.
Watch Out
Do not confuse the delivery channel (voice, mobile, web) with the payment instru-
ment (digital wallet, credit card). The question tests whether you can distinguish
between these two separate concepts.
(1.4) [1 mark]
Question: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of valuable information?
a. Accurate
b. Timely
c. Voluminous
d. Complete
Answer: Correct answer: c — Voluminous
Valuable information is characterised by being: accurate, complete, economical,
flexible, reliable, relevant, simple, timely, verifiable, accessible, and secure.
Being voluminous (having a very large volume) is not a positive quality — too much
data without relevance is noise, not information.
Exam Tip
UNISA examiners frequently test this list. Memorise the characteristics using
the acronym ACCURATE + FLEXIBLE + TIMELY + RELEVANT +
SIMPLE + VERIFIABLE.
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INF1505: Introduction to Busi-
ness Information Systems
May/June Examination 2026 — Comprehensive Revision Guide
⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆
Information Systems & Technology
Exam Revision Guide
INF1505
Module Code:
Introduction to Business Information Systems
Module Name:
May/June 2024 & May/June 2023
Papers Covered:
May/June 2026
Target Exam:
100 (60 MCQ + 40 Structured)
Total Marks:
2 Hours
Duration:
This guide covers questions and answers drawn from recent past papers. Focus on
understanding each concept, not just memorising answers.
Exam Revision Notes | INF1505 | 2026
,INF1505 | Exam Revision May/June Examination 2026
Question 1 Section A: Multiple Choice (60 marks total) — Information Systems Overview
(1.1) [1 mark]
Question: Which of the following BEST describes a transaction-processing system
(TPS)?
a. A system that supports long-range planning for senior management.
b. A system that captures and records routine day-to-day business transactions.
c. A system that provides unstructured information for middle management.
d. A system that uses artificial intelligence to simulate expert judgement.
Answer: Correct answer: b
Key Concept
A Transaction-Processing System (TPS) handles the routine, structured,
repetitive tasks that make up the day-to-day operations of a business, such as
payroll processing, sales recording, inventory updates, and billing. It was one of
the first computerised business applications and remains the operational backbone
of most organisations.
Key characteristics of a TPS:
• Handles large volumes of data with speed and accuracy.
• Requires minimal managerial judgement — processes are predefined.
• Provides input data to higher-level systems (MIS, DSS).
• Examples: point-of-sale systems, payroll, stock control, bank teller systems.
Exam Tip
Distractor (a) describes an Executive Support System (ESS); distractor (d)
describes an Expert System (ES). Know each system type and the management
level it serves.
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(1.2) [1 mark]
Question: A system supports middle management with summarised
reports and exception reports drawn from TPS data.
a. Decision support system (DSS)
b. Management information system (MIS)
c. Executive support system (ESS)
d. Expert system (ES)
Answer: Correct answer: b
A Management Information System (MIS) sits one level above the TPS. It con-
verts raw transaction data into periodic, summarised, or exception reports that help
middle managers monitor performance and make structured decisions.
System Management Level Primary Use
TPS Operational Day-to-day transactions
MIS Middle management Summarised & exception reports
DSS Middle/Senior Semi-structured decisions, mod-
elling
ESS/EIS Senior (executive) Strategic, unstructured, external
data
ES Any level Expert-level advice, knowledge
base
(1.3) [1 mark]
Question: One method of conducting voice-based e-commerce is using a digital wallet.
Select one: True / False
Answer: Correct answer: False
Voice-based e-commerce (also called v-commerce) uses voice recognition technology —
such as smart speakers, IVR phone systems, or voice assistants — to complete transac-
tions verbally. A digital wallet (e.g. PayPal, Apple Pay) is a method for storing pay-
ment credentials and completing online payments, but it is not a method for voice-based
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commerce specifically.
Watch Out
Do not confuse the delivery channel (voice, mobile, web) with the payment instru-
ment (digital wallet, credit card). The question tests whether you can distinguish
between these two separate concepts.
(1.4) [1 mark]
Question: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of valuable information?
a. Accurate
b. Timely
c. Voluminous
d. Complete
Answer: Correct answer: c — Voluminous
Valuable information is characterised by being: accurate, complete, economical,
flexible, reliable, relevant, simple, timely, verifiable, accessible, and secure.
Being voluminous (having a very large volume) is not a positive quality — too much
data without relevance is noise, not information.
Exam Tip
UNISA examiners frequently test this list. Memorise the characteristics using
the acronym ACCURATE + FLEXIBLE + TIMELY + RELEVANT +
SIMPLE + VERIFIABLE.
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