IGNOU ‘System Analysis & Design’ Question Paper

PGDCA/ MCA (I Yr)/ BCA
Term-End Examination Dec- 2004
CS-05: Elements of System Analysis & Design

Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 75

Note: There are 6 questions in this paper. Question No.6 is compulsory and carries 25 marks. From the remaining questions, you may attempt any three. Each of these questions carries 15 marks.

1. (a) List and explain at least five attributes of an effective Systems Analyst. [5]

(b) Describe the constraints under which a Designer will normally work. [5]

(c) What are the factors that should be considered prior to system selection? [5]

(d) How can information management improve the quality of life in the Indian context? [5]

(e) What are the options that are available to provide services for a site which has been afflicted with a disaster? [5]

(f) Explain five forms of software piracy seen around the world. [5]

2. (a) Explain the different types of feasibility’s examined as part of any feasibility study. [7]

(b) Explain any four types of coding strucures. [8]

3. (a) Explain the three data models, using appropriate diagrams. [9]

(b) Explain any four types of coding structures. [6]

4. (a) Explain the steps that form part of quality assurance of each of the phases of a Software Development Life Cycle. [10]

(b) List at least five major types of documentation. Explain any one of them in detail. [5]

5. (a) What are knowledge based systems? Explain with an example. [5]

(b) Explain any five criteria for vendor selection. [5]

(c) Describe the “Organization Pyramid” and “Information Pyramid”. How are they related to each other? [5]

6. (a) Describe the three stages/phases of multimedia project development. [6]

(b) What are the factors that are to be considered while designing Human-Machine interfaces? Discuss any one of the factors in detail. [5]

(c) What is an application of a decision tree? Describe it with the help of an example.