Sytem Analysis & Designing
written by : Manish Gupta
2010
1. Choose the correct answer of the following:(a)DSS stand for
(i) Direct system service
(ii) Distance Service System
(iii) Decision Support System
(iv) None of the these
(b) The major goal of requirement determination phase of information system development is:
(i) Determine whether information is needed by an organization
(ii) Determine what information is needed by an organization
(iii) Determine how information needed by an organization can be provided
(iv) Determine when information is to be given
(c)Requirement specification is carried out
(i) After requirements are determined
(ii) Before requirements are determined
(iii) Independent of requirements determination
(d) The most important attribute of a system analyst is:
(i) Excellent programming skills
(ii) Very good hardware designing skills
(iii) Very good technical management skills
(iv) Very good writing skills
(e)A data dictionary is useful as
(a) It is a documentation aid
(b) It assists in designing input forms
(c) It contains all data in an application including temporary data used in processes
(d) It is a good idea in system design
(i) (a) and (b)
(ii) (a) and(d)
(iii) (a), (b) and
(c) (iv) (a) and (b)
(f) By metadata we mean
(I) Very large data
(ii) Data about data
(iii) Data dictionary
(iv)Meaningful data
(g) The problem statement should include all of the following EXCEPT
(i) Input
(ii) Output
(iii) Processing
(iv) Storage
(h) Debugging is
(i) Creating program code
(ii) Finding and correcting errors in the program code
(iii) Identifying the task to be computerized
(iv) Creating the algorithm (i) How many steps are in the program development life cycle (PDLC)? (i) 4
(ii) 5
(iii) 6
(iv) 10
(j) The test file should offer the following
(i) Predictable results
(ii) Printed results in seconds
(iii) Simplified error finding routines
(v) All of these
2. What do you understand by system development life cycle? Discuss briefly the various phase of system development life cycle.
3. Explain the advantage and necessity of system planning and feasibility study in system designing. 4. What do you understand by decision tree? Explain. Also explain the concept of cost benefit analysis.
5. What do you mean by file organization? Explain the different types.
6. Differentiate between analysis and design. Can design begin without analysis? How?
7. (a) What design specifications are considered in preparing a test plan? Explain.
(b) List and briefly describe the factor that affects the quality of a system.
8. List and briefly explain the control measures n system security.
2012
1. (A) Discuss water fall model for system model life cycle with its limitation?(B) What do you mean by information gathering and in which stage it is preferred?
2. (A) Describe cost benefit analysis by the organization.
(B) What do you understand by Decision Table & Decision Tree?
3. (A) what do mean by testing of program? Without testing a project can be approved or not? Discuss.
(B) Explain the role of team leader. Also define what quality should have a team leader?
4. (A) Describe various types of threats involved in software.
(B) What do mean by implementation? Define pre and post implementation.
5. (A) Describe SQA (software quality assurance)
(B) Describe input and output stages for building of software.
6. (A) why feasibility study is needed before implementation of a project?
(B) What do you mean by CBIS system?
7. (a) Define organizational paradigm structure with their work structure.
(B) Define the criteria of selection for good software?
8. (A) define various types of disaster and concern disaster management in system development.
(B) Define file organization – contiguous and non-contiguous.
9. (A) what are main guidelines for drawing Data Flow Diagram? Point its weakness.
(B) Write short notes on:
(I) Designing Tools
(II) Data Dictionary
10. (A) Discuss the maintenance phase in System Development Life Cycle.
(B) Write short notes on planning and investigation.
2011
GROUP A
1. The first step in the systems development life cycle(SDLC) is:(A) Analysis
(B) Design
(C) Problem Identification
(D) Development and Documentation
2. The organized process or set of steps that needs to be followed to develop an information system is known as the:
(A) Analytical cycle
(B) Design cycle
(C) Program specification
(D) System development life cycle
3. The make-or-buy decision is associated with the ____ step in the SDLC:
(A) Problem/Opportunity Identification
(B) Design
(C) Analysis
(D) Development and Documentation
4. In the Analysis phase, the development of the ______ occurs, which is a clear statement of the goals and objective of the project.
(A) Documentation
(B) Flow chart
(C) Program Specification
(D) Design
5. Actual programming of software code is done during the ____
(A) Maintenance and Evaluation
(B) Design
(C) Analysis
(D) Development and Documentation
6. Enhancements, upgrades and bug fixes are done during the ___ step in the SDLC.
(A) Maintenance and Evaluation
(B) Problem/Opportunity Identification
(C) Design
(D) Development and Documentation
7. _____ design and implement database structure
(A) Programmers
(B) Project managers
(C) Technical writers
(D) Database administrators
8. _____ spend most of their time in the beginning stage of the SDLC, talking with end-users, gathering information, documenting systems and proposing solutions.
(A) System analysis
(B) Project managers
(C) Network engineers
(D) Database administrators
9. _____ manage the system development, assign staff, manage the budget and reporting, and ensure that deadline are met
(A) Project managers
(B) Network engineers
(C) System analysts
10. The problem statement should include all of the following EXPECT :
(A) Input
(B) Output
(C) Processing
(D) Storage
GROUP B
2. What is system Design and what are the various steps of the design process? Why is system design called and interative process?3. What is DFD? Design a DFD up to two levels for an Airline Reservation System. Make necessary assumptions wherever required.
4. (a) What is a system? Explain any five characteristics of a system.
(b) What is Ergonomics? How can we apply Ergonomics in System Design?
5. What is software piracy? Why is piracy so prevalent in the society? Explain any five forms of software piracy?
6. (a) Explain any four techniques of system Analysis.
(b) What is System Testing? Explain the five steps in which System Testing is accomplished.
7. (a) Describe Decision Trees with the help of an example.
(b) Explain cost/Benefit Analysis. What are the various categories of costs and benefits?
8. Explain Benchmark Testing and its utility. What are the various categories of information required to cater to the different levels of management in an organization?
2009
1. What do you mean by system development life cycle? Explain the different approaches for system development.2. What is system analysis? Discuss the approaches of planning and importance of information gathering.
3. What is Data Flow Diagram? Explain the different approaches and importance of DFD.
4. Explain the components and approaches of system design. Explain the different stages of system design.
5. Discuss the concept of database design and software selection considerations.
6. What do you mean by security? Explain the ethics and ethos to be followed in system development.
7. Write notes on any two of these:
(a)Feasibility Study
(b) Software maintenance
(c)File organization
(d) Quality Assurance
2013
Total Pages-2
MDHA-CAPP (4)
2013
CAPP
Paper- 4
Full Marks: 50
Time: 3 hours
Answer any five questions
The figures in the right hand margin indicate marks
Candidates are required to give their answer in
their own words as far as practicable
1. What do you mean by system development life cycle? Discuss briefly the
different stages of system development life cycle.2. (a) What is the difference between analysis and design? Can one begin the design without analysis, why?
(b) What do you mean by system? Explain any five characteristics of a system.
3. (a) “A data dictionary is structured repository of data about data.” Discuss.
(b) Explain decision table with an example.
4. What primary information gathering tools are available for the analyst? Explain
each tool. Which tool is most commonly used?
5. Discuss the concept of database design and software selection considerations.
6. What is system testing? Specify the purpose of system testing. What performance criteria are used for system testing?
7. What do you mean by security? What are the major threats to system security? Which one(s) is the most serious, why?
8. Write sort notes (any two):
a. Feasibility study
b. Fixed and tangible cost
c. Quality Assurance
d. DFD
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