System Analysis and Design
Assignment A
Answer any five of the questions below.
- What do you understand by normalization? And also explain advantages and disadvantages of normalizations.
- What is meant by "Feasibility Study”? Discuss its importance in system development
- Define the term "Data Dictionary". What is the need for a Data Dictionary?
- What are various types of maintenance?
- Write a short note on any three of the following.
- Data Flow Diagram
- Transaction Processing System
- Role of a system analyst
- E.R. Diagram
6.List principles of system design. Also, differentiate between Top-down and Bottom-up design with the help of a suitable example.
7. Differentiate between Decision Support System (DSS) and Expert System. Also, write the main characteristics of both?
8. Suppose you are given a relation R= (A, B, C, D, E) with the following functional Dependencies: {BC! ADE, D! B}.
Assignment B
Read the case study given below and answer the questions given at the end
System Installation
1.What went wrong in this case? Be specific.
2. Elaborate on the importance of a computer contract. What elements would you have emphasized in the contract? Why?
3. Does a contract save an installation from failure? In what way? What testing procedure should have been followed? Explain.
Assignment C
- Requirement specification is carried out---
- After requirements are determined
- Before requirements are determined
- Simultaneously with requirements determination
- Independent of requirements determination
2. The role of a system analyst drawing up a requirements specification is similar to---
Options
- Architect designing a building
- A structural engineer designing a building
- A contractor constructing a building
- The workers who construct a building
3. It is necessary to consult the following while drawing up requirement specification---
Options
- Only top managers
- Only top and middle management
- Only top, middle and operational managers
- Top, middle and operational managers and also all who will use the system
4. In order to understand the working of an organization for which a computer based system is being designed, an analyst must---
Options
- Look at only current work and document flow in the organization
- Discuss with top level and middle level management only
- Interview top, middle, line managers and also clerks who will enter data and use the system
- Only clerical and middle level staff who have long experience in the organization and will be users of the system
5. A feasibility study is carried out--
Options
- to assess whether it is possible to meet the requirements specifications
- to assess if it is possible to meet the requirements specified subject to constraints of budget, human resource and hardware
- to assist the management in implementing the desired system
- to remove bottlenecks in implementing the desired system
6. Hardware study is required---
Options
- To find out cost of computer system needed
- To determine the type of computer system and software tools needed to
- To make sure that the system does not become obsolete
- To find how to implement the system
7. Feasibility study is carried out by---
Options
- Managers of the organization
- System analyst in consultation with managers of the organization
- Users of the proposed system
- Systems designers in consultation with the prospective users of the system
8. Initial requirements specification is---
Options
- Not changed till the end of the project
- Continuously changed during project implementation
- Only a rough indication of the requirement
- Changed and finalized after feasibility study
9. The primary objective of system design is to---
Options
- Design the programs, databases and test plan
- Design only user interfaces
- Implement the system
- Find out how the system will perform
10. System test plan is specified---
Options
- When the final specifications are drawn up
- During feasibility study
- During the requirements specifications stage
- During system study stage
11. System design is carried out---
Options
- As soon as system requirements are determined
- Whenever a system analyst feels it is urgent
- After final system specifications are approved by the organization
- Whenever the user management feels it should be done
12. The primary objective of system implementation is---
(i) To build a system prototype
(ii) To train users to operate the system
(iii) To implement designed system using computers
(iv) Write programs, create databases and test with live data
Options
- i, iii
- i, ii, iii
- ii ,iii
- ii, iv
13. The main objective of system evaluation is---
Options
- To see whether the system met specification
- To improve the system based on operational experience for a period
- To remove bugs in the programs
- To asses the efficiency of the system
14. A data dictionary has consolidated list of data contained in ---
(i) Data flows
(ii) Data stores
(iii) Data outputs
(iv) Processes
Options
- (i) and (iii)
- (i) and (ii)
- (ii) and (iv)
- (i) and (iv)
15. System analysts have to interact with---
(i) Managers of organizations
(ii) Users in the organization
(iii) Programming team
(iv) Data entry operator
Options
- iii and iv
- i, ii and iii
- ii, iii and iv
- ii and iii
16. Systems analyst should use software tools in their work as---
Options
- All analysts use them
- They assist in systematic design of systems
- They are inexpensive
- They are easily available
17. During feasibility analysis it is necessary to examine several alternative solutions because ---
(i) A comparison of alternatives will lead to a cost-effective solution
(ii) A pre-conceived single solution may turn out to be un-implementable
(iii) It is always good to examine alternatives
(iv) Management normally looks at alternatives
Options
- i and iii
- i and iv
- i and ii
- ii and iv
18. The primary responsibility of a systems analyst is to---
Options
- Specify an information system which meets the requirements of an organization
- Write programs to meet specifications
- Maintain the system
- Meet managers of the organization regularly
19. The responsibilities of a system analyst include---
(i) Defining and prioritizing information requirement of an organization
(ii) Gathering data, facts and opinions of users in an organization
(iii) Drawing up specifications of the system for an organization
(iv) Designing and evaluating the system
Options
- i and ii
- i, ii and iv
- i, ii, iii and iv
- i, ii and iii
20. The intangible benefits in the following list are ---
(i) Savings due to reducing investment
(ii) Savings due to sending bills faster and consequent early collection
(iii) Providing better service to the customers
(iv) Improving quality of company’s products
Options
- i and ii
- ii and iii
- iii and iv
- i and iii
21. In a DFD external entities are represented by a---
Options
- Rectangle
- Ellipse
- Diamond shaped box
- Circle
22. A data flow can---
Options
- Only emanate from an external entity
- Only terminate in an external entity
- May emanate and terminate in an external entity
- May either emanate or terminate in an external entity but not both
23. The most important attribute of a systems analyst is---
Options
- Excellent programming skills
- Very good hardware designing skills
- Very good technical management skills
- Very good writing skills
24. Data inputs which required coding are---
Options
- Fields which specify prices
- Key fields
- Name fields such as product name
- Fields which are of variable length
25. An entity is---
Options
- A collection of items in an application
- A distinct real world item in an application
- An inanimate object in an application
- A data structure
26. A relationship is---
Options
- An item in an application
- A meaningful dependency between entities
- A collection of related entities
- Related data
27. A cost-benefit analysis is performed to assess---
Options
- Economic feasibility
- Operational feasibility
- Technical feasibility
- All of the above
28. Among the attributes of a systems analyst the following are most important---
(i) Knowledge of computer systems and currently available hardware
(ii) Good interpersonal relations
(iii) Broad knowledge about various organizations
(iv) Very good accountancy knowledge
Options
- i, iii and iv
- i and iii
- i, ii and iv
- i, ii and iii
29. A rectangle in a DFD represents---
Options
- A process
- A data store
- An external entity
- An input unit
30. The entity set is a---
Options
- Set of entities
- Collection of different entities
- Collection of related entities
- Collection of similar entities
31. Attributes are--- (i) Properties of relationship (ii) Attributed to entities (iii) Properties of members of an entity set
Options
- i
- i and ii
- i and iii
- iii
32. Rows of a relation are called---
Options
- Tuples
- A relation row
- A data structure
- An entity
33. If an entity appears in N relationships then it is---
Options
- a 1:1 relationship
- a 1:N relationship
- a N: 1 relationship
- a N:M relationship
34. Normalization is a process of restructuring a relation to---
Options
- Minimize duplication of data in a database
- Maximize duplication of data to ensure reliability
- Make it of uniform size
- Allow addition of data
35. Normalization of database is essential to---
(i) Avoid accidental deletion of required data when some data is deleted
(ii) Eliminate inconsistencies when a data item is modified in the database
(iii) Allows storage of data in a computer’s disk
(iv) Use a database management system
Options
- i and iii
- i and ii
- ii and iii
- ii and iv
36. A relation is said to be in 1NF if---
Options
- There is no duplication of data
- There are no composite attributes in the relation
- There are only a few composite attributes
- All attributes are of uniform type
37. By redundancy in a file based system we mean that---
Options
- Unnecessary data is stored
- Same data is duplicated in many files
- Data is unavailable
- Files have redundant data
38. Data integrity in a file based system may be lost because---
Options
- The same variable may have different values in different files
- Files are duplicated
- Unnecessary data is stored in files
- Redundant data is stored in files
39. Given the following relation---
Vendor order (vendor no, order no, vendor name, qty supplied, price/unit) it is not in 2 NF because----
Options
- It is not in 1 NF
- It has a composite key
- Non-key attribute vendor name is dependent on vendor no. which is one part of the composite key
- Qty supplied and price/unit are dependent
40. The main objective of feasibility study is:-
Options
- to assess whether it is possible to meet the requirements specifications
- to assess if it is possible to meet the requirements specified subject to constraints of budget, human resource and hardware
- to assist the management in implementing the desired system
- to remove bottlenecks in implementing the desired system