Punjab Technical University 2006 M.C.A SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND DESIGN - Question Paper

M.C.A. DEGREE exam SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND DESIGN ques. Paper



SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND DESIGN

Time: 3 hours maximum: 100marks

PART A ans all ques. (8*5=40 marks)

1. (a). What is system analysis and design? discuss. Or (b). Distinguish ranging from testing
and valuation.

2. (a) discuss the need for cost and benefit analysis. Or (b) what steps do investigators
doing the preliminary investigation take? For what purpose are they taken?

3. (a) List the primary uses of a decision table. Or (b) discuss the basic rules for drawing
data flow diagrams.

4. (a). What is requirement determination? discuss. Or (b). List and discuss the primary
steps in interviewing.

5. (a). List and discuss the different kinds of file. Or (b). Write short notes on database
concepts.

6. (a). discuss the difference ranging from sequential and direct access organizations. Or (b)
List and discuss the design objectives.

7. (a). provide the purpose of constructing HIPO diagrams. Or (b). What is assurance?
discuss the different levels of assurance.

8. (a). What is the relational ranging from conversion and system implementation? discuss. Or
(b) List and discuss about the financial factors.

PART B ans all ques. (5*12=60 marks)

9. (a). discuss in detail about the testing methods used to test project feasibility. Or (b)
explain in detail about managing project review and selection.

10. (a). What elements comprise systems costs? elaborate the various categories of system
costs? discuss. Or (b). discuss in detail about the strategies for cost/benefit
comparison.

11. (a) explain in detail about the steps that should always be taken to develop and
administer questionnaires. Or (b) how are data and processes defined in a data
dictionary? discuss briefly.

12. (a). What is system reliability? explain the approaches to system reliability. Which
approach is preferred? Why?
Or
(b) explain about any 2 methods of file organization in detail.


13. (a) define the purpose and contents of a conversion plan. Or (b). explain about
the different factors involved in valuation of the software.

Earning:   Approval pending.