M.C.A-M.C.A 3rd Sem system analysis and design(Kerala University, Kerala-2010)

                                                  Third semester MCA degree examination April 2010

Subject : system analysis and design

Time : 3 hour                                                                                                     Max.mark: 100

Instructions:

a) Answer all questions from part A

b) Answer any two questions from each module of part B.

Part A (10 × 4 = 40 marks)

1. What are information systems? 

2. Explain factors to be examined in selecting a project. 

3. What are the tools available in documenting procedures? 

4. What is meant by application prototyping? 

5. Explain importance of input study.

6. What is cost benefit analysis? 

7. Explain the significance in input validation. 

8. What is data structure diagram? 

9. Define shared modules.

10. What is the function of program structure chart? 

Part B

Module I (6 × 10 = 60 marks)

11. How does an information system act as a feedback mechanism in an automated system design? 

12. Explain the features of data flow strategy and data dictionary. 

13. How to reduce the system design complexity by project feasibility study?  

Module II

14. What are the objectives in designing an information 

15. Explain features to be considered in input design, capturing data for input and validation. 

16. Discuss the purpose of application prototyping and steps involved in prototype method.

 Module III

17. Explain the need and characteristics of interface stressing need of dialogue designing and strategies. 

18. Discuss the file organization, system engineering and quality assurance. 

19. Explain the hardware and software selection and implementation of software contracts.

Earning:  ₹ 4.25/-