- Define the terms system and system analysis. Discuss various elements of a system.
- Briefly explain the primary characteristics of open systems In what way a system is entropic.
- Distinguish between the following terms – Physical and Abstract systems, Open and closed systems
- How important is the informal system in system analysis? Discuss.
- Briefly discuss the different phases in system development life cycle.
- What are the needs of system analysis? Explain the roles of system analyst.
- Define system’s prototype. When the use of a prototype method is most appropriate?
- When does an analyst terminate a project?
- “A data dictionary is a structured repository of data about data” Discuss it.
- In what way a decision tree and DFD is related? What about a decision tree and structured English?
- Elaborate on the pros and cons of data analysis & decision analysis method.
- Briefly explain the different types of interview and questionnaires.
- Discuss the technical and interpersonal skills required of system analysis. When one’s skills are favored over the other? Why?
- What considerations are involved in feasibility analysis? Which consideration do you think is the most crucial? Why?
- How important is a project team in a feasibility analysis? Is it mandatory in every study? Where are the exceptions?
- What makes up a feasibility report? How would you change it?
- Distinguish between validity and reliability. How are they related?
- What cost elements are considered in cost/benefit analysis? Which element do you think is the most difficult to estimate.
- Define and explain the procedure for cost/benefit determination.
- What are the pros and cons of payback method, cash flow analysis and break-even analysis?
- Distinguish between the following – HIPO and LIPO, Coupling and cohesion.
- What is the goal of the functional decomposition approach to structure design? Discuss.
- Briefly discuss the various types of testing.
- Why do we test systems? How important is testing?
- Define the term quality assurance. What levels of quality assurance must a system meet?
- What is Gant chart? How would you develop one? How does it differ from PERT chart? Explain.
- List and briefly discuss the control measures in system security.
- Why does system fail? Explain.
- Explain the term system. Discuss various characteristics of a system.
- Discuss the primary characteristics of open systems. In which way a system becomes entropic?
- Why is a system proposal so crucial for system design? Explain.
- When does an analyst terminate a project? How is it tied with post implementation? Explain.
- Briefly explain system development life cycle (SDLC).
- Distinguish between initial investigation & feasibility study. In what way they are related?
- Explain the technical and interpersonal skills required of a system analyst.
- Summarize the advantages and limitations of interviews and questionnaires.
- What basic rules are relevant in constructing a DFD?
- Discuss the advantages of a data dictionary offered in the area of documentation?
- List and briefly explain the control measures in system security.
- Distinguish between data security and data integrity.
- What are the major threads to system security? Explain.
- Explain different categories of information which are available for analysis.
- Define feasibility study. Elaborate the steps in feasibility analysis. If you have to shorten them to four steps, which of them will you select? Why?
- Briefly describes the considerations that are involved in feasibility analysis.
- Why does a system fail? Explain.
- What cost elements are considered in cost/benefit analysis? Which elements do you think is the most difficult to estimate? Why?
- Briefly explain the differences between logical design and physical design.
- Explain different categories of cost and benefits.
- Define structured design. How is it related to DFD?
- Explain and illustrate the key elements of structured chart.
- Why do we test systems? How important is testing? Elaborate.
- List and briefly describe the factors that affect the quality of a system.
- What is a Gantt chart? How do you develop one?
- Briefly explain different types of system testing.
- Explain the various categories of information relevant to decision making in business.
- What is the goal of the functional decomposition approach to structured design?
- What is SDLC? How does it relate to system analysis?
- An analyst has to play various roles. Explain any three of them.
- What are the symbols used in DFD? Discuss.
- What are the sources of information to originate?
- What traditional information-gathering tools are available for the analyst? Explain any one of these tools briefly.
- A question may be open or closed ended. Illustrate the difference.
- Discuss about the classification of maintenance.
- Summarize the attributes of structured analysis.
- What do you mean by leveling in DFD’s? Explain with the help of an example.
- List and illustrate the primary uses and elements of a decision table.
- Draw the logical data description hierarchy.
- Define feasibility study. List the steps in feasibility analysis.
- Differentiate between i) Tangible and Intangible costs ii) Direct and Indirect costs.
- Define Break-even point.
- What development activities are carried out during analysis? Discuss.
- Define the procedure for cost/benefit determination.
- Give an example, showing entities, attributes, and their values.
- Define database. Discuss about the objectives of database.
- Distinguish between the following i) Cohesion & Coupling ii) HIPO & IPO
- What is implementation? How does it differ from conversion? Elaborate.
- List and briefly describe the factors that affect the quality of a system.
- How is stress testing different from volume testing?
- Explain briefly three approaches for data entry.
- List the steps for establishing a system project. Which step do you think is the most critical? Why?
- What skills and qualifications are required of a project leader? Explain.
- Distinguish between the following: i) Privacy and Confidentiality ii) Roll forward and Rollback
- What types of failures are encountered in a database environment? Explain briefly.
- What are the elements of a system? Can you have a viable system without feedback? Explain.
- Discuss the primary characteristics of Open systems.
- Distinguish between Schematic and Static system models.
- Define SDLC
- A number of activities are carried out under implementation. Elaborate.
- Discuss the behavioral issues involved in understanding the analyst/user interface.
- In what respect is interviewing an art? Explain.
- Summarize the advantages and limitations of Interviews and Questionnaires.
- How do net present value and present analysis differ? Illustrate.
- What is the structured analysis? Briefly review the tools used. How does it differ from the traditional approach?
- What considerations are involved in feasibility analysis? Which consideration do you think is the most crucial? Why?
- How easy is it to identify the costs and benefits of a system? Give examples of costs that are not easily identifiable.
- What points should be considered in constructing a data dictionary? Be specific.
- Draw a DFD of Inventory Management system.
- What audit considerations are included in system design? Illustrate.
- What is a form? Summarize the characteristics of action, memory and report forms.
- Distinguish between the followings i) Scheme and Subschema ii) Entity and attribute.
- What is a Syntax error? How does it differ from a Logic error? Give an example.
- List and briefly describe the factors that affect the quality of a system.
- Distinguish between maintenance and Enhancement.
- What factors must be considered prior to system selection? Expound.
- Why do systems fail? How would one reduce potential failure in system development? Explain.
- What is encryption? How does it work? What type or level of system would incorporate this technology? Illustrate.
- Why do we need to conduct risk analysis? When would this type of analysis be cost justified? Explain the makeup and procedure behind risk analysis.
- What is the difference between Analysis and Design? Can one begin to design without analysis? Why?
- Discuss the concepts of MIS and DSS. How they are related and differ?
- Note down the reasons for which a new system may not meet user requirements.
- Distinguish between formal and informal information systems.
- Summarize the advantages and limitations of Interviews.
- What do you mean by SDLC?
- Explain the difference between i) Structured and Unstructured interviewing ii) Open ended and closed questions. Give an example of each.
- Briefly describe the concepts of Onsite Observation. List out the alternative observation methods that are considered when human observers are used.
- What s feasibility study? Write its different types in detail.
- How interpersonal skill helps a software engineer to do better feasibility study?
- What cost elements are considered in cost/benefit analysis? Which elements do you think is the most difficult to estimate? Why?
- Write short note on Break-Even Analysis.
- How do net present value and present value analysis differ? Illustrate.
- Write down the characteristics of Open systems
- List and briefly describe the factors that affect the quality of a system.
- Specify the purpose of system testing. What performance criteria are used for system testing? Discuss.
- What do you know about project management?
- Define system security. What are the major threads to system security? Which one is the most serious? Why?
- What are the different types of failures which may occur in any database environment? Provide necessary suggestions for recovering them.
- Interaction and Interdependence have the same meaning! Is it true? Why?
- Explain the basic implications and characteristics of Information system.
- What is the system development life cycle? Briefly discuss about each step.
- What planning dimensions determine information system development? Explain.
- Describe the role of Information Technology in business process re-engineering.
- What is information gathering? Write down information gathering tools.
- What is structured analysis? What are the tools used in this analysis?
- Write down the DFD of order processing and shipping of publisher’s ordering system.
- Define Cardinality and Modality.
- What is implementation? Discuss three types of implementation.
- Explain the major activity in conversion. Which activity is most important and why?
- Define software? Briefly Describe the criteria for selecting software.