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Bit 2112hbc 2124ics 2210 System Analysis and Design

This document outlines the examination structure for the System Analysis and Design course at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology for the 2014/2015 academic year. It includes various questions covering topics such as system elements, types of systems, project failure causes, system changeover methods, and software development processes. The exam consists of five questions, with the first question being compulsory and the remaining four allowing for selection.

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Bit 2112hbc 2124ics 2210 System Analysis and Design

This document outlines the examination structure for the System Analysis and Design course at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology for the 2014/2015 academic year. It includes various questions covering topics such as system elements, types of systems, project failure causes, system changeover methods, and software development processes. The exam consists of five questions, with the first question being compulsory and the remaining four allowing for selection.

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BIT 2112/HBC 2124/ICS 2210

W1-2-60-1-6

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY


OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2014/2015

FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/BACHELOR OF
COMMERCE/BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE/BA

BIT 2112/HBC 2124/ICS 2210 : SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

DATE: AUGUST 2015 TIME: 2


HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND ANY
OTHER
TWO QUESTIONS.
________________________________________________________________________________
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

(a) Explain the elements that make up a system. [5 marks]

(b) Differentiate between the following types of systems:

(i) Deterministic and probabilistic. [2 marks]


(ii) Open vs. closed system. [2 marks]

(c) Discuss the causes of system project failure despite efforts to reduce
failure.
[7 marks]

(d) After a preliminary study, terms of reference document is generated.


Explain the contents of TOR. [6 marks]

(e) Discuss system changeover methods used during file creation and
conversion.
[4 marks]
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(f) Explain four fact finding techniques that are used to determine system
requirements. [4 marks]

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

(a) Highlight steps followed in prototyping model. [5 marks]

(b) Describe briefly the stages of software development process using


Muterfull model. [9 marks]

(c) Discuss using a diagram in each case, three types of flowcharts used as
fact recording tools. [6 marks]

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

(a) Explain the difference between logical design and physical design as used
in system design. [2 marks]

(b) Discuss any four stages of software testing. [8 marks]

(c) Explain the importance of system documentation. [5 marks]

(d) Explain five types of system maintenance. [5 marks]

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

(a) Explain three types of system evaluation. [3 marks]

(b) Explain the role of validation and verification process in ensuring software
quality. [4 marks]

(c) Explain the following alternative methodologies to system life cycle:

(i) SSADM [2 marks]


(ii) Component based system engineering. [2 marks]
(iii) Incremental delivery. [2 marks]
(iv) JAD [2 marks]

(d) Explain reasons why post implementation review is carried out. [5 marks]

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QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)

(a) You have been asked to develop a system for JKUAT admissions. Explain
the contents of a feasibility study report that you will generate during a
feasibility study. [8 marks]

(b) Discuss in chronological order the stages involved in system development


life-cycle. [7 marks]

(c) Explain reasons why post-implementation is carried out in a system.


[5 marks]

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