Hbc2124:Information Systems Analysis And Design Question Paper
Hbc2124:Information Systems Analysis And Design
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
QUESTION ONE - (30 MARKS)
a) six key attributes regarded as ideals to which all analysts should aspire. (6 Marks) b) What steps can be taken by the systems analyst to alleviate resistance from existing employees during the introduction of a new upgraded computer system. (4 Marks) c) Describe six golden rules of interface design. (6 Marks) d) Effective project management involves identifying risk in advance and then developing strategies either to reduce or remove the risks. Identify the sources of risk. (4 Marks) e) Give four reasons why an IT department might decide against using an integrated CASE tool for its systems development. (4 Marks) f) Describe three types of reports produced by the management reporting systems (MRS). (6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Identify six challenges a system is likely to encounter in his or her work. (6 Marks) b) Discuss four roles of the people involved in a structured walkthrough. (4 Marks) c) Discuss the importance of standards in system analysis and design. (6 Marks) d) Some of the tasks involved in system implementation include training, testing and file conversion. Identify four objectives of training. (4 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) Describe four functions of an information steering committee or equivalent body of senior management. (4 Marks) b) With clear examples, differentiate the following concepts as they relate to information systems. (6 Marks) i. Knowledge work systems and office automation systems
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ii. Dynamic systems and Abstract systems iii. Synergy and equifinality c) Briefly explain the importance of systems theory concepts. (4 Marks) d) Explain the document review method of fact finding giving its advantages, disadvantages and (6 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Outline four limitations of information prototyping. (4 Marks) b) The pilot changeover is one way of converting to a new information system. Describe the pilot changeover method, and comment on its strengths and weaknesses. (6 Marks) c) An important component of the system design is the human – computer interface (HCL). Name two well-known styles of HCL and describe their features. (4 Marks) d) Briefly explain six main areas an organization would consider when reviewing the performance of a system. (6 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
a) Security of information systems is the protection of availability, confidentiality and integrity. Outline six ways of minimizing risks of the threats to information system security. (6 Marks) b) Give four reasons for decentralizing the information systems department. (4 Marks) c) SSADM has a number of advantages over other approaches to systems development. Outline four advantages of SSADM. (4 Marks) d) Draw a network diagram from the following information. Find the critical path and duration for the project. (6 Marks)
Activity Preceding activity Duration (DAYS) A --- 4 B A 2 C B 10 D A 2 E D 5 F A 2 G F 4 H G 3 J C 6 K C,E 6 L H 3
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