CLASS: B.Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE
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St. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 002
SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – APRIL 2013
TIME: 3 Hrs.
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
SEM
SET
PAPER CODE
TITLE OF THE PAPER
IV
2011
11UCS430301A
SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
SECTION – A
Answer all the questions:
20 x 1 = 20
Choose the correct answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The ______ gives a static picture of an activity-time relationship.
a)
Gantt Chart
b)
PERT
c)
Flow system
d)
None
______ describes the dataflow within a system.
a)
Decision table
b)
Dataflow diagrams
c)
I/O analysis
d)
None
______ is a prerequisite to Cost Benefit analysis.
a)
Data analysis
b)
Feasibility Study
c)
Problem definition
d)
None
______ involves subtract the total costs from total benefits.
a)
Net benefit analysis
b)
Present value analysis
c)
Pay back analysis
d)
Net present value
______is the elapsed time between the receipt of the input and availability of the output.
a)
Turnaround time
b)
Waiting time
c)
Response time
d)
None
Fill in the blanks:
6.
Control in a dynamic system is achieved by ______.
7.
The term ______ describes a final system and the process by which it is developed.
8.
______ analysis is a method for evaluating the effectiveness of candidate system.
9.
In a ______ organization, records can be added only at the end of the file.
10.
______ checks the quality of the software in both simulated and live environments.
State True or False:
11.
A system must be designed to achieve a predetermined objective.
12.
Feasibility study is not solving the problem but to acquire a sense of scope.
13.
Tangibility refers to the ease with which costs or benefits are measures.
14.
Inaccurate input data are the most common cause of errors in data processing.
15.
Reliability-the degree to which the system performs its indented functions over time.
Match the following:
16.
Physical systems
-
a) Quality Factor
17.
Monitor
-
b) By-Product of another activity
18.
Analyst
-
c) Motivator
19.
Indirect benefit
-
d) Relation to time, cost and quality
20.
Error tolerance
-
e) Tangible Entities
SECTION – B
Answer all the questions:
21.
a.
5 x 4= 20
Explain the various elements of a system.
OR
22.
b.
Write a note on characteristics of a system.
a.
Elucidate on the various skills of analyst.
OR
23.
b.
Explain the various tools used in fact finding.
a.
Write a note on feasibility considerations in project development.
OR
24.
b.
Explain the various cost elements to be considered in cost estimation of a system.
a.
Explain the requirements of form design.
OR
25.
b.
Write a note on audit considerations.
a.
List out the various types of testing.
OR
b.
Write short notes on user training.
SECTION – C
Answer any FOUR questions:
4 x 15 = 60
26.
Write a note on system development life cycle.
27.
Explain the multifaceted role of the analyst.
28.
Give an account on tools of structured analysis.
29.
Elucidate the design methodologies of system design.
30.
Explain the review plan in detail.
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