Bsis 338:Business Information Sources And Services Question Paper
Bsis 338:Business Information Sources And Services
Course:Information Science
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : BSIS 338
UNIT TITLE : BUSINESS INFORMATION SOURCES AND
SERVICES
TIME : 2 HOURS
SECTION A: COMPULSORY (30 MARKS)
Question One
Citing appropriate examples, explain the relevance if primary and secondary sources of information to information providers. (10 marks)
Question Two
Briefly explain why a collection development policy is important for business information (10 marks)
Question Three
Describe FIVE methods of promoting business information (10 marks)
SECTION B: Answer two questions (40 Marks)
Question Four
Using examples, discuss the value of intellectual property rights to business information professionals (20 marks)
Question Five
Discuss the challenges encountered in collection of business information (20 marks)
Question Six
Explain how ICT is relevant in the provision of modern business information. (20 marks)
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