Periyar University 2008 B.C.A Computer Application System Analysis And Design - Question Paper

S.No.200 06 UCA 03

 

B.C.A Degree Examination

October/November 2008.

Third Semester

SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Time:3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A [marks 2*10=20]

1.       What are the categories of information system?

2.       Who are the users?

3.       What is a decision table?

4.       What are the two types of data flow diagram?

5.       What is a layout chart?

6.       What do you mean by deferred online system?

7.       What is an interface?

8.       Define blocking?

9.       What are the three basic elements used in developing used in developing structured flowcharts?

10.   What is VTOC?

 

 

PART B [Marks 4*5=20]

 

11.   (a) Write a note on the tools for system development.

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(b) Compare and contrast institutional versus End-user applications.

12. (a) Discuss about the components of structured analysis.

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(b) What are the CASE tools? Discuss the meaning of the term CASE.

13. (a) Write a note on output objectives.

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(b) Describe about the layout of display screens.

14. (a) Write a note on data structure diagrams.

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(b) Discuss about the characteristics of interface.

15. (a) What are the principles of software design?

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(b) Write a note on software selection.

 

PART C [Marks12*5=60]

 

16. (a) Explain in detail about business system concepts.

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(b) Describe in detail about managing project review and selection.

17. (a) What is requirements determination? Explain in detail

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(b) What are the various facts finding techniques? Explain in detail

18. (a) Describe about the objectives in designing in information systems.

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(b) How to present information? Explain in detail.

19. (a) Explain in detail about dialogue strategies.

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(b) Describe about methods of file organizations.

20. (a) What are the Managing Testing Practices in system engineering and quality assurance? Explain in detail.

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(b) Briefly discuss about hardware selection.