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of Printed Pages : 2 MCS-014

MCA (Revised) / BCA (Revised)

Term-End Examination
December, 2021

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) Draw DFDs up to 2nd level (start from

Level-0) for a ‘Hospital Information
System’. Make necessary assumptions. 10
(b) Explain any two tasks that are performed
during ‘Design’ phase of SDLC. 10
(c) Draw ERD for a ‘Hospital Information
System’. Make necessary assumptions. 10
(d) What is meant by ‘Design Support System
(DSS)’ ? Explain various components of it. 10

2. (a) What is meant by ‘Feasibility Study’ ?

Explain any two types of feasibility studies. 10
(b) Write SRS for a ‘Hospital Information
System’. Make necessary assumptions. 10

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3. (a) What is meant by MIS ? Explain any two
functions of MIS in a business organisation. 10

(b) What is a Use Case Diagram ? What is a

Class Diagram ? Explain with examples. 10

4. (a) Explain any two fact-finding techniques. 10

(b) What is the need for Concurrent Audit

Techniques ? Explain any four concurrent
audit techniques. 10

5. (a) Explain any five criteria for design of

reports. 10

(b) Explain the rules for naming Tables and

Fields. 10

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(b) Explain any two techniques for performing

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requirements analysis. 10
MASTER OF COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS (REVISED)/ (c) Draw ERD for a ‘Library Information

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER System’. Make necessary assumptions. 10

APPLICATIONS (REVISED)
(d) Explain different models of database
(MCA/BCA)
design. Give examples. 10
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June, 2021 2. (a) What is meant by CASE ? Explain various
MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
components of CASE. 10
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
(b) What is meant by reverse engineering ?
Weightage : 75%
What is meant by reengineering ? How do
Note : (i) Question No. 1 is compulsory.
they differ from each other ? 10
(ii) Attempt any three questions from the
rest. 3. (a) What are forms ? Explain the process of

1. (a) Draw DFD upto 2nd level (start from level-0) design of forms. 10

for a ‘Library Information System’. Make (b) Is system maintenance essential ? Explain

necessary assumptions. 10 different types of maintenance. 10

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4. (a) Explain various types of file organization.

What are the differences between a Master

File and a Transaction File ? 10

(b) What are inheritance and aggregation

diagrams ? Write differences between

them. 10

5. (a) Explain various steps involved in the

process of documentation. 10

(b) What is cohesion ? Explain any four types

of cohesion. 10

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MCA (Revised) / BCA (Revised)

Term-End Examination
February, 2021

MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question no. 1 is compulsory. Answer any three

questions from the rest.

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

level-3 depicting various processes, data
flow and data repositories for booking a
room in Hotel Management System. Make
necessary assumptions. 10

(b) Draw an E-R Diagram for Hotel

Management System. Make necessary
assumptions. 10

(c) Write SRS outline for Hotel Management

System. Make necessary assumptions. 10

(d) Explain the difference between ‘‘Analysis’’

and ‘‘Design’’ phases of Software
Development. 10
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2. (a) What is Data Dictionary ? What are its
uses ? Explain with example. 8

(b) What is a Decision Table ? Design a

Decision Table for a system of your choice.
Explain it. 8

(c) Describe any one method of performing

Cost Benefit Analysis. 4

3. (a) Differentiate between Function-Oriented

and Object-Oriented Design. Also explain
the problems if two modules have high
coupling. 8

(b) Explain the characteristics of MIS. Also list

the components of MIS. 6

(c) Explain the criteria and specifications to be

considered while designing Reports. 6

4. (a) Explain the process of design of physical

records. 10

(b) Why is documentation needed during the

development of a system ? What are the
various stages in SDLC where
documentation is required ? 10

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5. Write short notes on the following : 45=20
(a) Real Time and Distributed Systems
(b) Software Quality Assurance
(c) Types of File Organization
(d) Audit of Transaction

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M.C.A. (REVISED)B.C.A. (REVISED)
(MCA/BCA)

Term-End Examination
June, 2020
MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Weightage : 75%

Note : (i) Question No. 1 is compulsory.

(ii) Attempt any three questions from the

rest.

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

level-3 clearly showing various processes,

data flow and data repositories for Doctor's

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appointment in a Hospital Management

System. Make necessary assumptions. 10

(b) Write SRS outline for Doctor's

Appointment in a Hospital Management

System. Make necessary assumptions. 10

(c) Explain the tasks performed by a Systems

Analyst. 10

(d) Explain how Waterfall model and

Prototyping model can be accommodated in

a spiral process model. 10

2. (a) What is JAD ? What are its benefits and

who are the key players ? What are their

roles ? 0
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(b) Give full form of CASE. Draw a CASE

diagram showing all components. Explain

each component briefly. 6

(c) Describe the characteristics of a good

interface design. Describe the process of

designing forms stating different steps

involved. 8

3. (a) Explain the different types of feasibility

needed to be studies during software

development. 10

(b) How can risks and threats to IT system be

identified, analyzed and managed ? 10

4. (a) What are the steps involved for designing a

database. Explain using an example. 10

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(b) What is modularity ? How can it be

achieved in Design ? Explain the

advantages of modular design. 10

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

(a) Data Dictionary

(b) Decision Support System

(c) Coupling

(d) Cost-Benefit Analysis

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MASTER OF COMPUTER

APPLICATIONS (REVISED) AND

BACHELOR OF COMUPTER

APPLICATIONS (REVISED)

(MCA/BCA)

Term-End Examination

December, 2019

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) List and explain all the components of a

Management Information System. 10

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(b) Describe the role of forms as means of

input to the system and report as the

means of output of the system with the

help of suitable examples for each. 10

(c) Discuss any two standards for

documentation of software project. 10

(d) Draw DFD's upto 2nd-level for a Visitor's

management system of a multinational

company involved in manufacturing and

sale of electronic products. Follow suitable

conventions. 10

2. (a) Draw E-R diagram for "Visitor's

Management System". Make necessary

assumptions. 10

(b) Develop SRS for "Visitor's Management

System". Make necessary assumptions. 10

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3. (a) List and discuss the importance of various

types of feasibility studies. 10

(b) Explain the process and technical related

issues in software maintenance. 10

4. (a) Discuss the following types of testing

techniques : 5x2=10

(i) Black Box testing

(ii) White Box testing

(b) Explain the criteria used for producing

good reports. 10

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

(a) CASE tools

(b) Data dictionary

(c) Modularity

(d) Site Visits and Questionnaires

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MCA (Revised) / BCA (Revised)

Term-End Examination

June, 2019

MCS-014 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

(Weightage : 75%)

Note : Question no. 1 is compulsory. Answer any three

questions from the rest.

1. (a) Describe the significance of a Data Flow

Diagram (DFD). Draw DFD's upto 2nd level
for a Study Centre Management System
depicting various processes, data flow and
data repositories. Follow all the conventions
properly. 10

(b) Describe Open systems and Closed systems.

Give two examples for each. 10

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 (c) What is the role of fact finding techniques
in systems development ? Mentioning their
advantages and disadvantages, explain the
following fact finding techniques : 10
Interviews
(ii) Group Discussions

(d) List and explain any two object oriented

CASE tools along with a suitable example. 10

2. (a) Describe the following types of maintenance

activities : 4x2 1— =10
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(i) Corrective maintenance
(ii) Adaptive maintenance
(iii) Perfective maintenance
(iv) Preventive maintenance

(b) Define the term Audit. List its objectives.

Also, discuss the responsibility of system
auditor. 10

3. (a) Define an expert system. How are they

different from traditional information
systems ? Explain various components of an
expert system. Mention two examples of
expert systems. 10

(b) Describe the criteria for form design and

report designs. 10

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4. (a) With reference to RDBMS, explain the use
of the following files in-a system : 5x2=10
(i) Master file
(ii) Transaction file
(iii) Archive file
(iv) Audit file
(v) Work file

(b) How does a system analyst contribute to

the success of a system ? 10

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

(a) Prototype Approach

(b) Joint Application Development (JAD)

(c) SRS

(d) Decision Support Systems

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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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