Dicis 104 :Introduction To Systems Analysis Question Paper
Dicis 104 :Introduction To Systems Analysis
Course:
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE & BUSINESS INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : DBIT 124/DICIS 104
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS ANALYSIS TO
DESIGN
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions from Section II.
Question ONE is Compulsory
All Questions in Section II Contains equal Marks.
SECTION 1 (40 Marks)
(i) Define a system.
(2 Marks)
(ii) Outline the characteristics of any system. (5 Marks)
(b)What do you understand by the term data flow. (2 Marks)
(c)Explain the THREE system implementation steps. (6 Marks)
(d) What is feature creep? (2 Marks)
(e) Show any FOUR symbols used to represent the THREE ERD elements.
(4 Marks)
(f) Describe JAD as a requirements gathering technique. (4 Marks)
(g) What is a process model? (2 Marks)
(h) Differentiate between a system and software. (3 Marks)
SECTION II
Question Two
What is a systems development methodology.
(2 Marks)
Explain the following methodologies.
(9 Marks)
Waterfall development
Rapid Application Development
Prototyping
(c) Explain an advantages and a disadvantage of prototyping. (4 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss; (15 Marks)
Bechmarking
Problem Analysis
Root cause analysis
Questionnaires
Post-interview follow-up
Question Four
What do you understand by system security.
(3 Marks)
Discuss any FOUR (4) major threats to any information system.
(12 Marks)
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