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MCS-014 : SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND
DESIGN
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage: 75%)
Note : Question No.1 is compulsory. Attempt any three
questions from the rest.

1. (a) Draw a data flow diagrams (DFD) till 10

second level depicting the various processes,
data flow and data repositories for a
"Railway Reservation System".
(b) What is MIS ? Explain the role of MIS in a 10
business organization. Also explain how
MIS can be used for management control
and strategic planning of an organization.
(c) What is information ? Explain how 5
information can be classified in an organization.
(d) What is system design ? Explain top-down
design with an example.
(e) What is System Analysis ? Explain role and 10
responsibilities of a System Analyst in system
development.

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2. (a) What are CASE tools ? Briefly describe 10
various types of CASE tools and their usage.
(b) What is E-R Diagram ? Construct an E-R 10
Diagram for "Retail Management System".
Make assumptions wherever necessary.

3. (a) What is Form ? Why proper Form design is 10

essential for a system ? Briefly, discuss the
criteria used for Form design.
(b) Define an Expert System. List various 10
components of Expert System. Also explain
the characteristics of an Expert System.

4. (a) Identify various outputs/ products/reports 10

associated with each and every phase of a
SDLC.
(b) What is a Structure Chart ? Draw a 10
structure chart for "Banking System". Make
assumptions wherever necessary..

5. (a) What is data dictionary ? Explain why data 5

dictionary is used by system analyst.
(b) Write short note on following : 5x3=15
(i) Decision Support System
(ii) System Audit
(iii) Software Testing

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“") MCA (Revised)

O Term-End Examination

O December, 2012

MCS-014 : SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND

DESIGN
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage: 75%)

Note : Question No.1 is compulsory. Attempt any three

questions from the rest.

1. (a) List the underlying principles for a prototype 10

design. Under which conditions, this design
will be useful ? With the help of an example
system, explain its approach.
(b) Draw a data flow diagram (DFD) till second 10
level, depicting various processes, data flow
and data repositories for a "Study centre
Management System". Follow appropriate
conventions/ symbols as were given in your
study material.
(c) Explain what kind of fact finding 10
techniques would you use for deciding on
the design of a new application/system for
some "Assignments Management System"
at a study centre.

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 (d) Explain briefly the criteria for the following: 10
(i) Form Design
(ii) Report Design

2. (a) Define a Decision Support System (DSS). 10

What are its characteristics ? Also list and
explain various components of DSS.
(b) Explain Reverse and Forward Engineering 10
with the help of an example for each.

3. (a) Define Internal Information. Where is it 10

useful ? Also discuss various sub classes of
internal information with the help of an
example for each.
(b) What is Cohesion? Explain any four types 10
of Cohesion.

4. (a) List and explain the Goals of a Good Design. 10

Also discuss as set of guidelines to be
followed basing upon the good design.
(b) Explain various steps involved in the process 10
of documentation.

5. Write short notes on the following : 4x5=20

(a) Data Dictionary
(b) Joint Application Development
(c) Cost Benefit Analysis
(d) Any two types of system testing.

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MCA (Revised)
Term-End Examination
December, 2013

MCS-014 : SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND

DESIGN
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage: 75%)

Note : Question No.1 is compulsory. Attempt any three

questions from the rest.

1. (a) Explain how both waterfall model and 10

prototyping model can be accommodated
in the spiral process model.
(b) A program is to be developed to simulate 10
the operations of a scientific calculator. List
the facilities to be provided by this
calculator. Analyze this using a DFD
0 - level and 1 - level diagram.
(c) Give full form of CASE. Draw CASE 6
diagram showing all components. Describe
each component briefly.
(d) Distinguish between Analysis and Design. 10
Explain with example.
(e) Explain the following terms : 2x2=4
(i) Debugging
(ii) Cost - Benefit Analysis.

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2. (a) Draw ER diagram for the following 6
situation :
An account is a relationship between a
customer and a bank. A customer has a
name. A bank has a branch. A customer
may have several accounts of different types
and balance.
(b) Describe characteristics of a good interface. 8
List some guidelines to design output
screens, icons and graphics.
(c) Why is documentation important to 6
information system life cycle ? Explain.
Also describe the term program
specification in brief. What information does
it convey ?

3. (a) Explain the term 'Expert System'. Briefly 8

explain the characteristics of an expert
system. Give an example.
(b) Why is maintenance of a software 6
important ? Discuss some of the problems
that are faced during maintenance of
software.
(c) Differentiate between software 6
Re-engineering and software Reverse
Engineering. Explain their need with
suitable examples.

4. (a) Explain the difference between a structured 6

interview and an unstructured interview ?
When is each type of interview
appropriately used ?
(b) Explain the following (with an example). 6
(i) Inheritance Diagram
(ii) Aggregation Diagram

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 (c) Prepare SRS for an "Inventory Management 8
System" for a retail medical store.
Also explain the Risk assessment and
management in brief.
Make necessary assumptions.

5. (a) Explain various types of file organization. 6

Differentiate between a master file and a
transaction file.
(b) Differentiate between the following : 4x2=8
(i) Batch and Online Transaction
Processing.
(ii) TPS and DSS
(c) Describe the aims and methodology of the
following testing techniques : 3x2=6
(i) Black Box Testing
(ii) White Box Testing

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MCA (Revised)/13CA (Revised)

Term-End Examination
December, 2014

MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any

three questions from the rest.

1. (a) What is an Information System ? Explain

classification of systems in brief. Also
explain the need of SDLC for proper
development of a system. 10

(b) What is SRS ? Briefly explain any four

characteristics of SRS. Develop an SRS for
Library Management System. Make
appropriate assumptions. 10

(c) What is coupling ? Explain advantages and

disadvantages of a highly coupled system. 5

(d) Explain basic guidelines for user interface

design. 5

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 (e) What is the need of documentation in
System Development ? Explain, in brief,
any two categories of documentation. 5
(f) What is CASE tool ? Categorise various
types of CASE tools. 5

2. (a) What are the various security issues in a

computer system ? Explain how an
organization may prevent security concerns
from data stored in its centralized and
distributed databases. 10
(b) What are Forms ? Also explain the process
of Form design. 10

3. (a) Why is a proper database design essential

for a successful information system ?
Explain rules for designing tables, fields
and constraints. 10
(b) What are the advantages of modular
system design ? Draw a structure chart for
Banking Management System. 10

4. (a) What is a decision tree ? Draw a decision

tree for a system of your choice. 5
(b) What is a flow chart ? Draw a flow chart to
find the average marks of MCS-014 of the
10 students in a batch at a study centre. 5
(c) What is the need of system maintenance ?
Explain different types of maintenance. 10
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5. Write short notes on the following : 4x5=20

(a) Expert System

(b) Prototyping Model

(c) Decision Table

(d) System Testing

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MCA (Revised)
Term-End Examination
June, 2011

MCS-014 : SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND

DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage: 75%)
Note : Question No.1 is compulsory. Attempt any three
questions from the rest.

1. (a) Construct a data flow diagram 10

(level 0 and 1) for a library management
system. Also draw the respective ERDs for
it.

(b) Explain the steps and activities in the design 10

phase, of SDLC.

(c) Explain the key features of the followings : 10

(i) Prototyping Model

(ii) Spiral Model

Give a brief note on system maintenance

and explain any 1 model of system
maintenance (with a diagram).

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 (d) What is the importance of security and 10
protection of databases for any organisation ?
What are the various policies and methods
to ensure security of databases ?

2. (a) Explain the key players and their roles and 10

responsibilities at various levels of a MIS.
Explain the tasks performed at DSS in
detail.

(b) Differentiate between a decision table and 8

a decision tree. Prepare a sample data
dictionary for an employee management
system.

(c) Prepare a brief note on user documentation, 2

as well as utility.

3. (a) What is cost estimation ? Give one model 7

used by an organisation for cost benefit
analysis.

(b) Explain the essential features of a SRS and 7

prepare it for a project on 'Student
Enrollment System'.

(c) Write a brief note on an 'expert system and 6

its key characteristics'.

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4. (a) Give differences between internal 8
information and turnaround information.
Also describe the process of designing a
form.

(b) What is denormalization ? Give a suitable 6

example to explain it. Also explain the
process of denormalization of tables.

(c) Differentiate between various types of 6

databases and differentiate between a
DBMS and a file-system.

5. Write short notes on the following with example

of each : 5x4=20

(a) Information System Design

(b) Modularity

(c) System testing

(d) CASE tools

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r•-• MCA (Revised)

-714
Term-End Examination
O
June, 2012
O
MCS-014 : SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND
DESIGN
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage: 75%)

Note : Question No.1 is compulsory. Attempt any three

questions from the rest.

1. (a) What are different phases in SDLC ? What 10

is need of System Analysis ? Explain the
role of System Analyst.
(b) Draw a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) till 10
second level Depicting the various
processes, data flow and data repositories
for a "Petrol - Pump retail outlet".
(c) What is meant by "System Design 9
Specification" ? Explain the purpose of the
following system design tools :
(i) Object Interaction Diagram
(ii) Inheritance Diagram
(iii) Aggregation Diagram
(d) What is DSS ? Explain various components 6
briefly with the help of a suitable diagram.

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 (e) What is reverse engineering ? Explain the 5
need of reverse engineering with an
example.

2. (a) What are object oriented Case Tools ? List 10

basic features of 00 Case Tools. Also write
differences between various types of 00
Case Tools.
(b) What is on - line transaction processing ? 10
Give an example of on - line transaction
processing. Also differenciate between
on - line transaction, processing and batch
processing.

3. (a) What is transaction audit ? Explain four 10

advantages of transaction audit.
(b) What is Joint Application Development 10
GAD) ? Explain six typical participants in
a JAD.

4. (a) What is need of software testing ? Describe 10

the objectives of the following testing
techniques :
Stress Testing
Performance Testing
Recovery Testing
Security Testing

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 (b) What is need of standard software 10
documentation ? Explain any three
documentation standards briefly.

5. (a) Briefly, discuss various criteria for Form and 10

Report design, using an example.
(b) Write a short note on following : 5x2=10
(i) Coupling and cohesion
(ii) Distributed system

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MCA (Revised) / BCA (Revised)

Term-End Examination
June, 2014
MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND
DESIGN
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage: 75%)
Note : Question No.1 is compulsory. Attempt any three
questions from the rest.

1. (a) What type of projects are amenable for 8

Spiral model ? Justify your answer with
an example.
(b) Explain the characteristics of an 8
Information System in detail.
(c) Consider a software which registers 8
students for different programmes. The
students fill a form and submit it. This is
sent to the departments for confirmation.
Once it is confirmed, the form and the fees
is sent to the account section. Draw a DFD
1 - level and 2 - level for development of
software mentioned.
(d) Differentiate between function-oriented 8
design and object-oriented design. Also,
explain the problems which arise if two
modules have high coupling.

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 (e) Explain various criteria and specifications 8
to be considered while designing forms and
Reports.

2. (a) List any five fact finding techniques for 10

system study and explain any two of them
in detail. Differentiate between these two
with respect to their merits and demerits.
(b) Explain the characteristics of MIS. Give the 8
components of MIS. Also differentiate
between DSS and expert system.
(c) Give an example of a structure chart and 2
explain it.

3. (a) Distinguish between technical, operational 4

and economic feasibility with suitable
examples.
(b) Prepare SRS for 'Airline Reservation 8
System.' Make assumptions wherever
necessary.
(c) What are the roles of a system analyst in 8
system development ? What is a data
dictionary ? Mention the uses of data
dictionary by a system analyst, with the help
of an example. Explain the contents of data
dictionaries.

4. (a) What is a Test Design Document ? Explain 8

the contents of this document.
(b) Differentiate between the following : 2x2=4
(i) Flat files and Database
(ii) System Testing and Unit Testing

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 (c) Categorise CASE tools. Give a diagram to 8
explain various components of a CASE tool.
5. (a) Give short notes on : 3x3=9
(i) Transaction Audit
(ii) Types of Coupling
(iii) Decision Trees.
(b) What is the need of functional 5
decomposition in software development ?
Explain with an example.
(c) Explain the concept of Information Security 6
and its architecture. Write a short note on
threats and risks in a system.

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MCA (Revised) / BCA (Revised)

Term-End Examination
1 1 ri
December, 2018

MCS-014(S) : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note: Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any

three questions from the rest.

1. (a) Explain the advantages and disadvantages

of the following software development
models : 9
(i) Waterfall
(ii) Prototype
(iii) Spiral
(b) What are the advantages of DFDs ? Draw
DFDs of level-0 and level-1 for online
examination system in which examinations
are conducted using multiple choice
questions and true/false questions. Make
necessary assumptions. 10

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 (c) Explain why a system analyst should be
familiar with technical skills. Also list any
five technical skills which may be used by a
system analyst. 6

(d) Explain data coupling with the help of an

example. 5

(e) What is an expert system ? Explain its two

advantages and two disadvantages. 5

(f) What is MIS ? Explain any two functions of

MIS in a business organization. 5

2. (a) Explain various roles of a system analyst in

modern business. 8

(b) Explain the need of feasibility study for the

development of an enterprise application
system. Explain various issues involved in
operational feasibility. 8

(c) What is risk analysis ? Explain

quantitative risk analysis. 4

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3. (a) What is software re-engineering
How is it different from software
reverse-engineering ? Explain the
advantages of both. 10

(b) Draw ER Diagram for the followin g

situation : 10
An account is a relationship between
Customer and Bank. A customer may have
multiple accounts of different types (but
only one account of one type). Each
customer belongs to a branch of bank.
Different types of accounts require
different minimum balances. A customer
may transfer money from one account to
another account owned by him/her. Make
necessary assumptions.

4. (a) Explain the following with an example of

each : 2x5=10
(i) Use case diagram
(ii) Class diagram

(b) What is a CASE tool ? How are CASE tools

useful in different aspects of software
engineering projects ? Also briefly explain
any two disadvantages of CASE tools. 10

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5. Write short notes on the following : 4x5=20

(a) Software Maintenance

(b) User Interface Design
(c) Real Time Systems
(d) Software Documentation

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MCA (Revised) / BCA (Revised)
Term-End Examination
June, 2018
D2.066

MCS 014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

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Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any

three questions from the rest.

1. (a) Draw a 0-level and 1-level DFD of a "Grade

Card Generation System for a University".
Make necessary assumptions. 10

(b) Draw an ERD for a "Grade Card

Generation System for a University". Make
necessary assumptions. 10

(c) Write SRS outline for "Grade Card

Generation System for a University". Make
necessary assumptions. 10

(d) Explain various approaches for

development of information systems. 10
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2. (a) What do you mean by "Feasibility Study" ?
Explain different types of feasibility
studies. 10

(b) With the help of an example, explain

different types of fields in a table. Also,
explain rules for naming tables and fields. 10

3. (a) Explain different types of maintenance

activities of a software system. 10

(b) Explain the differences between various

types of Object-oriented CASE Tools. 10

4. (a) Define the term "Data Dictionary". Give an

example. 10

(b) Why do analysts use data dictionaries ?

List the reasons. 10

5. Write a short notes on the following :

(a) Real Time Systems and Distributed
Systems 10
(b) Cost-Benefit Analysis 10

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MCA (Revised)
Term-End Examination
dy June, 2013
O MCS-014 : SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND
DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weigh tage: 75%)

Note : Question No.1 is compulsory. Attempt any three

questions from the rest.

1. (a) Draw a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) till 10

second level depicting various processes,
data flow and data repositories for a
"Library Management System". Follow the
conventions.

(b) Define a Structure Chart. Draw a Structure 10

Chart for a Payroll Processing System. Also,
explain the symbols used in the chart.

(c) Define modularity. Describe the ways and 10

means to achieve modularity. Explain with
the help of an example.

(d) Write the importance of quality in software 10

development. List specifications of various
quality factors.

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2. (a) Explain Real Time Systems and Distributed 10
Systems.
(b) Explain Structured Analysis and Structured 10
Design. What are its goals ?

3. (a) What are the various activities involved in 10

the feasibility study ? Discuss any three
feasibilities need to be studied during
feasibility analysis.
(b) What are top-down design and bottom-up 10
approaches ? Design top-down approach
for any system of your choice.

4. (a) Describe all the steps involved in database 10

design for the system discussed in 1 (a)
question.
(b) Define CASE tools. Explain their role. 5
(c) With the help of an example, explain a 5
sequence diagram.

5. Write short notes on the following : 4x5=20

(a) Participatory Design
(b) Test Design Document
(c) Coupling
(d) Decision Tables

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MCA (Revised) / BCA (Revised)
Term-End Examination
December, 2015

MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any

three questions from the rest.

1. (a) Draw a 0-level and 1-level DFD of a library

information system. Make necessary
assumptions. 10

(b) Explain the term 'Feasibility study'.

Explain the categories of feasibility with
suitable examples. 6

(c) Explain waterfall model with the help of a

diagram. How is it different from spiral
model ? Explain the merits and demerits of
both the models. 10

(d) Differentiate between various types of file

organisations. 4

(e) Explain the term MIS. Explain the

components of a transaction processing
system with suitable diagram. I0

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2. (a) Construct an Entity Relationship diagram
for an airlines reservation system.

(b) What is meant by the term CASE ?

Describe the various components and tools
of CASE.

(c) Explain the terms 'User manual' and

`System documentation'. 4

3. (a) What is the relevance of an Information

Security Architecture in MIS ? Draw its
diagram.
(b) Differentiate between System Analysis and
System Design. What are the issues and
constraints to be taken care of while
designing a software product ? 8
(c) Differentiate between Reverse engineering
and Forward engineering. What is meant
by a legacy system ? 4

4. (a) Prepare SRS for a "University admission

system". Make necessary assumptions.
(b) Differentiate between coupling and
cohesion. Explain the various types of
coupling. 8
(c) What is meant by "User Interface" ? What
are the basic guidelines to design a user
interface ? 4

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5. (a) What are the essential criteria for form
design and report design ? Explain. 8

(b) Explain software maintenance and

differentiate between various types of
software maintenance. 8

(c) Give any one method of cost benefit

analysis and explain it. 4

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MCA (Revised) / BCA (Revised)

Term-End Examination
07 77 December, 2016

MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any

three questions from the rest.

1. (a) Draw a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) from

context level till second level clearly
showing various processes, data flow and
data repositories for a "Library
Management System". 10
(b) Define 'Modularity'. Write any two goals of
a good design. Also write at least four
guidelines for achieving the goals
mentioned. 10

(c) Explain how both waterfall model and

prototyping model can be accommodated in
the spiral model. 10
(d) Explain relational, hierarchical and
network models of database design, with
examples. 10

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2. (a) Describe the characteristics of a good
interface. List some guidelines to design
output screens, icons and graphics. 10

(b) What is an E-R diagram ? Construct an

E-R diagram for a "Railway Reservation
System". Make necessary assumptions. 10

3. (a) Prepare an outline of SRS for a "Railway

Reservation System". Make suitable
assumptions wherever necessary. 10
(b) Define the term 'Cohesion'. Explain any
two types of cohesion. 10

4. (a) Explain any two ways of Requirements

Gatherings. What are their shortcomings ?
Use examples to explain. 10

(b) Define the term "Decision Support

System". Explain its various components. 10

5. (a) What is a Form ? What are the advantages

of having forms as part of user interface ?
What are the criteria used for Form
Design ? 10
(b) How does Reverse Engineering differ from
Forward Engineering ? Explain with
example. 10

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MCA (Revised) / BCA (Revised)
Term-End Examination
June, 2016
0 BA -46
MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any

three questions from the rest.

1. (a) Prepare SRS for a library management

system. Make necessary assumptions. 8

(b) Draw ERD for a library management

system. Explain various components and
relationships in detail. 8

(c) Differentiate between DFD and Flow chart.

Discuss the importance of levels of DFD. 8

(d) Explain the following diagrams with

examples : 2x4=8
(i) Structured chart
(ii) State-machine diagram
(e) What are the guidelines for database
design ? Explain the term 'Relational
Database Schema'. Give an example of this
schema. 8
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2. (a) Differentiate between Software
Re-engineering and Reverse engineering. 8
(b) Draw a decision table and a decision tree
for a problem statement of your choice.
Make necessary assumptions.
(c) What is meant by 'Expert System' ? Why is
it required ? Give its features. 4

3. (a) What are the components of a MIS ?

Differentiate between DSS and TPS. Also
explain various components of TPS in
detail. 8
(b) Explain various types of cohesion. Give an
example of a cohesion module. Explain. 8
(c) Explain any three fact finding techniques.
Give their merits and demerits. 4

4. (a) What is a 'User Interface' ? Explain the

guidelines for designing a user interface. 8
(b) Differentiate between various concurrent
audit techniques explaining their merits
and features. 6
(c) What are the various standards of
documentation ? Also, explain in brief, the
various components of software user
documentation. 6

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5. (a) Explain the differences between functional
testing and structural testing. 8

(b) What are the various steps in logical

design ? Explain the use of normalization
in database design.

(c) Explain the responsibilities of a system

analyst. Give any two essential
qualifications of a system analyst. 4

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MCA (Revised) / BCA (Revised)

Term-End Examination
June, 2017
C:11
MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)
Note : Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any
three questions from the rest.

1. (a) Draw a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) from

context level till second level clearly
showing various processes, data flow and
data repositories for a "Student Information
System". 10
(b) What is meant by "Joint Application
Development" ?'Who are the participants in
it ? What are their roles ? Explain briefly. 10
(c) Explain any five fact finding techniques
along with their advantages and
disadvantages. 10
(d) What is a CASE tool ? Explain the various .
compnetsfaCASEolwihepf
a diagram. 10
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2. (a) What is the need for Documentation ?
Draw a diagram depicting various stages of
the process of Documentation. 10

(b) What is the role of a Systems Analyst ?

Explain any two skills that are required to
be a Systems Analyst. 10

3. (a) How does a structure chart differ from a

flow chart ?" Draw a structure chart for a
"Student Information System". Make
necessary assumptions. 10

(b) How does an E-R diagram differ from a

DFD ? Draw an E-R diagram for a
"Student Information System". Make
necessary assumptions. 10

4. (a) What is an Expert System ? Give an

example of an Expert System. What are its
features ? Explain the risks associated with
its use. 10

(b) Prepare an outline of SRS for a "Student

Information System". Make necessary
assumptions. 10

5. (a) What do you mean by Information

Security ? Write a short note on Threats
and Risks in a system. 10

(b) What is MIS ? How is it useful for

management control and strategic
planning in an organization ? 10

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MCA (Revised) / BCA (Revised)

Term-End Examination
December, 2017
0-7'160
MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any

three questions from the rest.

1. (a) List the underlying principles for a

prototype design. Under which conditions
will this design be useful ? With the help of
an example system, explain its approach. 10
(b) Draw a 0-level and 1-level DFD of a
"Library Information System". Make
necessary assumptions. 10
(c) Draw ERD for a "Library Information
System". Make necessary assumptions. 10
(d)Assume that an organization does not
implement MIS. However, after a couple of
years, it decides to implement it. What
problems do you anticipate in
implementing MIS in an organization
which did not implement it earlier ? How
would you handle them ? 10
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2. (a) Define a "Decision Support System (DSS)".
What are its characteristics ? Also, list and
explain various components of a DSS. 10

(b) Define CASE. Explain its various

components and tools. Give any two
examples of CASE tools. 10

3. (a) Develop SRS outline for a "Library

Information System". Make necessary
assumptions. 10

(b) Explain the five types of system testing. 10

4. (a) Explain the process of designing Forms and

Reports. 10

(b) Explain any five different fact finding

techniques. 10

5. Write short notes on the following :

(a) Different Standards for Documentation 10
(b) Audit of Transactions on Computer 10

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MCA (Revised)/BCA (Revised)

o Et I. 4 3 Term-End Examination
June, 2015

MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage 75%)

Note : Question number 1 is compulsory. Attempt any

three questions from the rest.

1. (a) What is the role of a system analyst in

system development ? Explain any six
attributes of a good system analyst.

(b) What is modularity ? How can modularity

in design be achieved ? Explain the
advantages of modular design. 10

(c) What is MIS ? What are the various

functions of MIS in a business
organization ?

(d) What is the need of feasibility study of an

information system ? Explain the different
operational feasibility issues of a system. 8

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 (e) What is database design ? Explain the
different issues involved in the designing of
a database.

2. (a) What is cost and effort estimation.? Give a -

brief explanation of any cost and effort
estimation model.

(b) What is decision table ? Design a decision

table for Library Management System.
Make appropriate assumptions. 8
(c) Explain the responsibility and authority of
the system auditor. 4

3. (a) What is DFD 7 Draw a DFD (0 and 1 level)

for Online Admission System to offer online
admission to graduate and post graduate
students of a university. 10
(b) Explain the steps and activities in the
testing and maintenance phases of SDLC. 10

4. (a) What is Decision Support System (DSS) ?

What are its basic characteristics ? Briefly
explain the various components of DSS,
with the help of a diagram. 10
(b) Draw the object interaction diagram for a
system of your choice. 5
(c) What is a report ? Briefly explain the
criteria for report design. 5

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5. Write short notes on the following : 4x5=20

(a) Software Quality Assurance

(b) CASE Tools

(c) Real Time System

(d) Software Documentation

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