Padmakanya Multiple Campus

1st Term Examination 2076

Subject: Subject: System Analysis and Design

Time: 3hrs F.M.: 60
Level: B.C.A 3rd SEM P.M.: 24

Group A
Multiple choice questions: 10 X 1 =10
1. The approach used in top-down analysis and design is
a. A. to prepare flow charts after programming has been completed
b. B. to identify the top-level functions by combining many smaller components into a single entity
c. C. to identify a top-level function and then create a hierarchy of lower-level modules and
components
d. D. All of the above

2. Which of the following is not a factor in the failure of the systems development’s projects?
e. size of the company
f. failure of systems integration
g. inadequate user involvement
h. continuation of a project that should have been cancelled

3. The primary tool used in structured design is a:

a. module
b. structure chart
c. data-flow diagram
d. program flowchart

4. The _____ symbol is used in a flowchart to represent a step that gets information from the user.
a. Process
b. Start/Stop
c. Input/ Output
d. Selection/repetition

5. System Study involves

a. identifying current deficiencies and establishing new goals
b. documenting the existing system
c. study of an existing system
d. all of the above

6. The primary tool used in structured design is a:

a. Module
b. Structure chart
c. Data-flow diagram
d. Program flowchart
7. In Prototyping
a. 4GLs are used
b. BASIC is used
c. COBOL is used
d. System is documented
8. The step-by-step instructions that solve a problem are called _____.
a. A list
b. A plan
c. An algorithm
d. A sequential structure
9. Project Initiation Planning does not require:
a. Already established project
b. Project Charter
c. Project workbook
d. Formation of a team.
10. The Process of Identifying and Selecting IS Development Projects by
a. Top Management
b. Development team
c. Stakeholders
d. All of the above

Group B
Short Answer Questions: Attempt any six: (6x5=30)
1. Describe the information systems analysis and design?
2. Describe six different sources of software.
3. Describe the differences between tangible and intangible benefits and costs and between one-
time vs. recurring benefits and costs.
4. Describe the general rules for evaluating technical risks associated with a systems development
project.
5. Explain how computing can provide support for requirements determination.
6. Explain and contrast four types of system maintenance.
7. Describe the process of coding, testing, and converting an organizational information system
and outline the deliverables and outcomes of the process.

Group C
Long Answer Questions: Attempt any two: (2x10=20)
8. Explain what is meant by critical path scheduling and describe the process of creating Gantt
charts and Network diagrams.
9. Describe maintenance management issues, including alternative organizational structures,
quality measurement, processes for handling change requests, and configuration management.
10. Construct a decision table for the following piece of Lenton local knowledge: When a
burglar alarm sounds, if it is in one of students’ houses where alarm sounds every week,
ignore it. Otherwise have a look outside and if the house looks not broken into and there
is nobody moving inside it, ignore the alarm