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Information Systems Analysis And Design (Saturday) Question Paper
Information Systems Analysis And Design (Saturday)
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Kca University question papers
Exam Year:2010
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2009/2010
SECOND YEAR STAGE 2 EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 204 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
(SATURDAY)
DATE: APRIL 2010 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and Any other TWO Questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Explain what is meant by the following terms:
(i) Technical feasibility study, (2 Marks)
(ii) Operational feasibility study (2 Marks)
b) Describe THREE problems that are commonly associated with the traditional SDLC.
(6 Marks)
c) Describe briefly, what a CASE tool is. (2 Marks)
d) Give THREE ways in which using an integrated CASE (I-CASE) tool could benefit the
systems development process. (6 Marks)
e) Explain the purpose of walkthroughs in system developments and describe briefly how they
are usually carried out. (4 Marks)
f) State and explain four computersied controls (8 Marks)
(Total 30 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Describe FOUR different ways in which the changeover to a new system can take place.
Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of EACH. (12 Marks)
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After the data has been input, it becomes part of a database used internally by a large
organization.
b) No matter how well the users of a system are satisfied, the system cannot be considered
complete and successful until documented to a high standard. Explain why so much emphasis
is placed on high quality documentation. (4 Marks)
c) Describe external threats to the personal data if it is stored online. (4 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
An understanding of Systems Theory is essential for the development of a well-designed computerised
information system.
a) With the aid of a labelled diagram explain the following terms:-
i) Input.
ii) Output.
iii) Process.
iv) Environment.
v) Feedback.
vi) Boundary. (10 Marks)
b) Within organisations, management requires information for strategic, tactical and operational
purposes. Explain how computerised information systems can support EACH of these three
levels within an organisation. (10 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) The following is an example of STRUCTURED ENGLISH. Convert it into a DECISION
TABLE showing all stages.
Process name: Book orders
BEGIN
Get member order details
IF good payment record
IF order value > £100 per annum
DO priority order
ELSE (order value <= £100 per annum)
IF member >10 years
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DO priority order
ELSE (member <= 10 years)
DO normal order
END
END
ELSE (poor payment record)
IF order value > £100 per annum
IF member >10 years
DO priority order
ELSE (member <= 10 years)
DO normal order
END
ELSE (order value <= £100per annum)
DO normal order
END
END
END
(12 Marks)
b) i) What are the formulae for checking whether a decision table is complete? (2 Marks)
ii) Explain, giving an example, how conditions may be extended to show multi-values.
(3 Marks)
c) Describe a situation where using a decision table may be preferred to using structured
English. (3 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Success of any computerised system depends upon the abilities of team members. One key individual
is the systems analyst.
a) Describe the principal duties of the analyst during the life of a systems project. (12 Marks)
b) Identify the key personal qualities that you feel this individual should possess to effectively
carry out their work. (8 Marks)
(Total 20 Marks)
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