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Ins 201: Systems Analysis And Design Question Paper

Ins 201: Systems Analysis And Design

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Science

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2014

MOI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN
INFORMATION SCIENCES
COURSE CODE: INS 201
COURSE TITLE: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
DATE: 18TH FEBRUARY, 2014 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 11.15 A.M.

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
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MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FIRST SEMESTER 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE: INS 201 TIME: 2 Hrs 15 Mins
COURSE TITLE: SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN ==============================================================================
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) The system development life cycle, SDLC, is principally a six-stage process. Describe this cycle. (6 marks)
b) In the context of information systems, briefly explain four characteristics of a system. (6 marks)
c) Identify and explain any two other problems apart from resolving user objectives that a system analyst is sure to confront. (4 marks)
d) Briefly explain the components of information system. (6 marks)
e) Describe the following terms as used during systems analysis project (8 marks)
i) Prototyping
ii) Fact-finding
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Explain the term “feasibility study” (2 marks)
b) State and explain the types of feasibility studies used in systems analysis and design (6 marks)
c) The waterfall model applied to system analysis and design project has a number of limitations ot preferably criticisms. Explain any three (6 marks)
d) Explain six reasons that lead to resistance of information systems in organizations today (6 marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a)
i) What is system requirement? (2 marks)
ii) Explain four factors that influence the systems design (6 marks)
b) Explain the circumstances significance of the following information gathering tools: (6 marks)
i) Interviews
ii) Questionnaires
iii) Observation
c) Briefly explain the following design tools: (6 marks)
i) ERD
ii) Decision table
iii) Context diagram
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Describe the following types of maintenance: (6 marks)
i) Corrective maintenance
ii) Perfective maintenance
iii) Adaptive maintenance
b) What is the importance of documentation in systems analysis and design (5 marks)
c) Explain any five user interface design principles (5 marks)
d) Explain any four skills an analyst should possess (4 marks)
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
a) Explain what is meant by tangible and non-tangible benefits of a system citing en example in each (4 marks)
b) Compare the logical and physical design of systems design (4 marks)
c) Explain three reasons why systems implementation fails in organization (6 marks)
d) Explain how DFDs and Data Dictionaries are used in systems analysis and design (6 marks)

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