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Systems Analysis And Design (Bbit 231) (Cisy 222) 1St Trimester 2015 Question Paper

Systems Analysis And Design (Bbit 231) (Cisy 222) 1St Trimester 2015

Course:Bachelor Of Business Information Technology

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2015

Systems Analysis and Design (BBIT 231) (CISY 222) 1ST TRIMESTER 2015
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1'st 'TRIMESTER 2015 (PT) EXAMINATION

FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : COMPUTER SCIENCE
UNIT CODE : BBIT 231/CISY 222
UNIT TITLE : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer question One and any other Two questions.

Question One

In systems view approach, define the term a ’system’?
(2 marks)
Seven key elements making a system include inputs, interfaces, outputs, storage, components, boundary and environment. Using a college examination management system, outline the role of each element.
(5 marks)
Explain four types of system change over.
(4 marks)
State two advantages of using Net Present Value (NPV) over other feasibility methods.
(2 marks)
List five qualities of a system analyst.
(5 marks)
State two ethical issues arising from the use of Information Technology.
(2 marks)
Identify two companies in Kenya and State one business process supported by ICT in each case.
(4 marks)
Explain three types testing.
(3 marks)
Give three roles networking and telecommunications play in supporting modern business processes and operations.
(3 marks)

Question Two

Outline four advantages of using a prototype over the traditional SDLC.
(4 marks)
Identify four stakeholders in the process of developing an information system (IS). State the role of each.
(8 marks)
Discuss four types of feasibility assessment of an information systems project.
(8 marks)

Question Three

Change management is a very critical aspect towards the success of any IS. Outline four reasons why staff usually reject introduction of new information systems.
(4 marks)
Explain four types of system change over.
(8 marks)
Discuss the view that management of businesses can be explained in terms of systems Theory. Use relevant examples to justify this statement.
(8 marks)

Question Four

List four activities during system implementation
(4 marks)
Explain the different types of Information Systems
(8 marks)
Outline four tools that aid system IT analyst in his work.
(4 marks)
Identify four management challenges posed by lack of involving users.
(4 marks)

Question Five

List six stages of the systems development life cycle.
(6 marks)
Name two fact finding techniques
(2 marks)
Consider the following projects

Project 1 Project 2 Project 3
Yr Cash Flow Yr Cash Flow Yr Cash Flow
0 -1.8M 0 -2.5M 0 -3M
1 1M 1 1M 1 2.5M
2 200000 2 1M 2 500000
3 400000 3 500000 3 100000
4 800000 4 250000 4 150000
as the project manager/system analyst you have been asked to give professional advice on the most viable project.

Evaluate each of the projects using the following:
Payback period
(6 marks)
NPV
For each of the above methods state the project stating the reasons for your answer.
(6 marks)

Systems Analysis And Design (Bbit 231) (Cisy 222) 1St Trimester 2015 Question Paper

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