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    ICT 2032 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN CATS AND REVISION QUESTIONS

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    ANSWER QUESTIONS IN SECTION A
    SECTION B ARE REVISION QUESTIONS
    SUBMISSION: THE EXAM DAY

    SECTION A

    CAT ONE (20 MARKS)

    a) System Analysis and Design involves a variety of concepts. Describe the following
    concepts as used in this discipline giving relevant examples (5marks)
    i) System
    ii) Analysis
    iii) Feasibility
    iv) Computer based system
    v) Development methodology
    b) Describe the role of Computer Assisted Software Engineering (CASE) tools in system
    development (3marks)
    c) Before a system is implemented it must be modeled. Explain the concept of modeling and
    distinguish between logical and physical models (6marks)
    d) Describe and clearly show the application of the following tools of the Structured
    Systems Analysis and Design Methodology (SSADM) (6marks)
    i. Data flow diagrams
    ii. Decision trees

    CAT TWO (20 MARKS)

    a) Describe the activities involved in SDLC clearly explaining the steps involved in each
    activity (10 marks)
    b) Briefly describe data flow diagrams and their importance in SAD (5 marks)
    c) Analyze the main components of documentation in a systems project (5marks)

    ASSIGNMENT (10 MARKS)

    a) System maintenance is the process of adjusting & enhancing of requirements, or correcting


    of errors that may be detected after the system has been implemented in order to keep the
    system functioning at an acceptable level. Explain the main classification of maintenance
    (6marks)
    b) Outline the factors that should be considered when sourcing for hardware and software
    resources required for a new system. (4marks)

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    SECTION B

    REVISION QUESTIONS

    QUESTION ONE (20 MARKS)

    a) When it comes to System Design, there are four main documentations. Explain types of
    documentation (8marks)
    b) In the design stage, the analyst must come up with ways of solving the problem. Explain
    seven tools used for designing an information system: (7marks)
    c) Explain the importance of system testing giving Three examples of tests that can be
    conducted (5marks

    QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

    a) Discuss THREE types of system maintenance. (6 marks)


    b) Explain THREE characteristics of a good system. (6 marks)
    c) State and explain the two ways of interviewing. (4 marks)
    d) Define the term System changeover. (2 marks)
    e) State TWO types of file organization methods. (2 marks)

    QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

    a) A system development methodology refers to the framework that is used to structure,


    plan, and control the process of developing an information system. State and explain
    FOUR system development methodologies. (8 marks)
    b) State and explain FOUR techniques used to gather information in system analysis
    phase. (4marks)
    c) State and explain three training methods that you can use to train the end users during
    the system implementation phase. (3marks)
    d) Draw and explain THREE symbols used in data flow diagrams model. (5 marks)

    QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

    d) In the design stage, the analyst must come up with ways of solving the problem. Explain
    seven tools used for designing an information system: (7marks)
    e) For a quality functional software to be developed within the budget and the scheduled
    time it has to go through several tests known as feasibility study to check its workability
    and whether it meets the user requirements. Discuss FOUR main types of feasibility
    studies to be conducted. (8marks)
    f) Differentiate between the following two types of system designs, physical and logical
    system design. (5marks)

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