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Information System And Analysis Design Question Paper

Information System And Analysis Design

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kca University question papers

Exam Year:2011

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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS: 2010/2011
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE
CMS 204: INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ANALYSIS DESIGN (SATURDAY)
DATE: APRIL 2011 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions

QUESTION ONE
a) List and explain three advantages of the using a methodology in the development of information
systems? (6 Marks)
b)List and explain the four notations/symbols used in a data flow diagram (8 Marks)
c) How might EACH of the following be used to specify the detailed logic of an operation? In
EACH case provide a simple illustrative example.
i) Structured English. (5 Marks)
ii) Decision Tables. (5 Marks)
c) Provide a description of the role that the following are expected to play in a system development
project.
i. Users. (2 Marks)
ii. Management. (2 Marks)
iii. Quality Assurance people. (2 Marks)
QUESTION TWO
Most modern development methods encourage iteration throughout the development process. This
contrasts with the “waterfall” approach taken by older methods.
a) Briefly explain what is meant by “iteration” in software development? What benefits does it
offer? What is produced during an iteration? ( 7 Marks)
b)Outline THREE advantages and TWO disadvantages of using a database management system as
an alternative to storing application data using files. (10 Marks)
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a) What are visual models and how are they used in Information Systems Development? ( 3 Marks)
QUESTION THREE
There are ten types of systems classified by their properties:-
?Adaptive Non adaptive
?Closed Open
?Continuous Permanent
?Discrete Stable
Deterministic Stochastic
a) Briefly describe any EIGHT of these types. (8 Marks)
b) Chose any FOUR of your described types, and suggest how the knowledge of this type of system
would aid a manager. (12 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR
The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) has had an enormous influence as a generalised method
for developing systems.
a) Distinguish between techniques, tools and methodologies in the context of the SDLC. (6 Marks)
b) What are the strengths and limitations of the traditional SDLC? (8 Marks)
c) Would you adopt the SDLC for developing a small database application on your stand-alone PC?
Would you modify the SDLC in any way? Justify your answer. (6 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Users, clients and developers may be expected to disagree in the nature and causes of problems in
information systems development.
a) Briefly explain the types of problem each stakeholder is likely to identify and the reasons they
might disagree. (10 Marks)
b) How do modern approaches to systems development attempt to avoid these problems? (10 Marks)

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