ICS 2210

W1-2-60-1-6

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2014/2015

FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE

OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ICS 2210 : SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

DATE: APRIL 2015 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND

ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS.
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QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

(a) Describe the SDLC methodology phases with the aid of a well-
labeled diagram. Hint* Explain the deliverables/outputs. [9
marks]

(b) Explain three characteristics of quality information. [3 marks]

(c) Discuss any three methods of gathering facts in fact finding.

[6 mark]

(d) Describe the design process in system analysis and design.

[4 marks]

(e) Discuss the various styles of human computer interfaces.

[8 marks]

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QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

(a) Explain using an illustrated diagram the four phases of the UPLC.
[6 marks]

(b) Describe using diagrams the three types of entity relationships.

[6 marks]

(c) Discuss the importance of documentation in system analysis and

design. [3 marks]

(d) Define the term prototyping giving two advantages and two
disadvantages. [5 marks]

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

(a) Explain with the aid of a well-labeled diagram, the types of

information systems and the levels of management they belong to.
[10 marks]

(b) Describe the importance of education and training in system

analysis and design. [4 marks]

(c) What is user involvement? [1 mark]

(d) Define the term DFD and with the aid of a diagram, explain the
four DFD symbols. [5
marks]

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

(a) Discuss the type of changeover strategies in system

implementation.
[8 marks]

(b) Explain any three forms of system maintenance. [6 marks]

(c) Define CASE tools as a methodology of system analysis and design.

[1 marks]

(d) Discuss using the five modules, Structured System Analysis and
Design Methodology (SSADM) as a methodology of SAD.

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[5 marks]