ICS 2210

W1-2-60-1-6
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2017/2018

SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR

OF BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ICS 2210 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

DATE: APRIL 2018 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND ANY OTHER

TWO QUESTIONS.
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QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

(a) Define the following: [5 marks]

(i) System.
(ii) Feasibility study.
(iii) Prototype.
(iv) Systems analyst.
(v) Entity.

(b) Explain any three fact-finding techniques. [6 marks]

(c) Describe five reasons why systems project may fail. [5 marks]

(d) Explain the difference between logical and physical systems design. [6 marks]

(e) Explain any four symbols used in flow charts. [8 marks]

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QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

(a) Describe any five feasibility studies that can be carried out. [10 marks]

(b) Explain the difference between technical and user documentations. [4 marks]

(c) Explain any four qualities of a good system analyst. [6 marks]

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

(a) Describe the systems development life cycle. [10 marks]

(b) Explain any four forms of system documentation. [4 marks]

(c) Describe any three CASE tools. [6 marks]

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

(a) Explain five situations that would prompt the use of Rapid Application
Development as a systems development methodology. [5
marks]

(b) Explain four types of systems maintenance. [4 marks]

(c) Describe any four systems implementation strategies. [8 marks]