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PGDCA / MCA (I Yr)
Term-End Examination

December, 2005

CS05 (S): Elements of Systems Analysis and Design

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 75

1. (a) Explain all the types of computer-based information systems. For each type give an example. (8)

(b) What is the need of a system's lnput verification ? Explain, in brief, any six methods that are used to verify the systems input. (8)

(c) Write the significance of audit trail for computeirsed systems. (2)

(e) Explain all the forms of software piracy. How can each one of them be eradicated? (10)

2. (a) Explain the various sources of project requests. What are the techniques used to review these requests and to select them ? (7)

(b) What are the design considerations of the user interface, for generating the reports ? Give a sample report format for the student grade card consisting of the student's details, semester-end examination details, and other necessary data. (8)

3. (a) Explain live criteria for selecting a programming language or tools for software development. (5)

(b) List four advantages of the Relational model over the Hierarchical database model. (2)

(c) List various types of files in which the records are collected and maintained in a system, along wlth their obiectives/purpose (8)

4. (a) Develop Analysis and Design Document for a Student Management Information System. Make necessary assumptions. (10)

(b) Design a DFD for a library management system. Make necessary assumptions. (5)

5. (a) Write the help of an example explain the development life cycle for a multimedia product. (10)

(b) Define Ergonomics. Write the two objectives of it. What is the role of ergonomics in system design ? (5)