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Cms 204: Information System Analysis And Design Question Paper

Cms 204: Information System Analysis And Design

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2008/2009
SECOND YEAR STAGE II EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CMS 204: INFORMATION SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
DATE: AUGUST 2009 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions
QUESTION ONE
(a) What do you understand by the term Information System (1 Mark)
(b) Distinguish between system analysis and system design (4 Marks)
(c) Define the following terms as used in the system analysis and design project (4 Marks)
i) Feasibility study
ii) Prototyping
(d) Outline four factors you use to determine the success of an information system (4 Marks)
(e) System analyst is usually confronted with problems during system analysis. Identify any three of
such problems (6 Marks)
(f) What is SDLC Process? Describe the four principal stages in this process (5 Marks)
(g) State the levels of management in an organization; and give characteristics of the information
requirements of each level (6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
(a) The following activities, precedence and time estimates were identified for Network Analysis
during selection, purchase and implementation of a Software Package
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Activity Precedence Time Estimate
A – Project Initiation Document - 5
B – Define Requirements A 8
C – Define Training Plan B 3
D – Issue Invitation B 3
E – Select Supplier D 2
F – Instal Software E 5
G – Training Course C, F 3
H – Enter Data G 5
J – Convert Data F 9
K – Parallel Running H, J 10
i) Define the terms Network Analysis and Software Package (2 Marks)
ii) Construct a Network Chart for the stated Project (4 Marks)
(b) Based on your network chart
i) What is the elapsed time (in days) of the project (1 Mark)
ii) How many days could activity C overrun without affecting the overall duration of the
Project? (1 Mark)
iii) Identify the activities of the project that lie in the Critical Path (2 Marks)
(c) State clearly four factors that are considered when acquiring Software (4 Marks)
(d) Discuss any three tools used for documenting design options of an Information System
(6 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) What is system changeover? Why is it important? (2 Marks)
b) State and explain any three methods that can be employed during system changeover
(6 Marks)
c) Differentiate between tangible and non-tangible benefits citing an example in each (4 Marks)
d) Describe four principal causes of Information System failure (8 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR
However efficient the processing can be and well satisfied users; a system cannot be considered
adequate unless it is documented to a very high standard.
a) Explain why much emphasis is placed on the quality of system documentation (4 Marks)
b) Briefly explain how the use of prototyping may lead to poor system documentation. (4 Marks)
c) Explain why you think the use of CASE Tools may lead to high quality system documentation
(4 Marks)
d) Describe four types of personnel problems that might be encountered prior to system
implementation (8 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) System analysis seeks to establish and justify a project undertaking on the basis of feasibility
study components. Expound on such feasibility study components (10 Marks)
b) Name the techniques of acquiring a system (4 Marks)
c) Describe the Water fall model of Information System Development (6 Marks)

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