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<=KNEC diploma in ICT module II: System Analysis and Design past paper March 2024
Explain three circumstances that could lead to the use of phased change over method of system implementation
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1. Outline four advantages of structured system analysis approach
2. Explain three uses of executive information system in an organization
3. George used a structured chart while designing an information system. Describe three modules of this chart
4. Distinguish between alpha and beta system testing
5. Outline four characteristics of adaptive systems
6. Explain each of the following modeling techniques of structured systems analysis and design methodology (6 marks) (i) Logical data; (ii) data flow; (iii) entity event
7. Distinguish between technical and operational feasibility studies
8. Explain three circumstances when a data dictionary is the most appropriate tool for system analysis
9. Outline four components of a system documentation
10. Differentiate between traditional and object –oriented system development methodologies
11. Explain three circumstances that could lead to the use of phased change over method of system implementation
12. Kelly intends to collect data using questionnaires.Explain three ways he could administer these questionnaires
13. Explain three purposes of a project management tool
14. The following are data flow diagram symbols : Describe each of the symbols.(6 marks)
15. Hilfe company conducted a study to establish the viability of an information system. Outline four benefits of this study
16. Distinguish between perfective and preventive system maintenance
17. Outline four advantages of observation as a fact-finding method
18. John undertook problem definition a problem for a proposed information system .explain three reasons for this definition
19. Differentiate between selection and sequence notations as used in Jackson’s structured programming
20. Daniel intends to collect data using focus groups discussion method. Explain the importance of this method in data gathering
21. Define requirements documentation
22. Outline four functions of a user documentation
23. Sarah, a project manager , failed to deliver an ICT project successfully.Explain three possible causes of this
24. Read the following narrative then use it to answer the questions that follows. Mavuno mema company sells merchandise to wholesalers and retailers. Wholesale customers receive 2% discount on all orders.The company encourages cash payment by offering 2% discount for this method of payment to all customers. A further 1% discount is given on orders exceeding 50% units Draw a decision table to
25. Outline four benefits of using Gantt charts in project management
26. Describe two types of relationships in an entity relationship diagram
27. Neema company acquired an information system through outsourcing.Explain three benefits the company will realise from using this method
28. Hilda developed a term of reference document for an ICT PROJECT. Describe three contents of this documents
29. Explain two reasons for using critical path method in project management
30. George used a flowchart during system analysis. Describe three disadvantages of this tool
31. Distinguish between instructor –led and computer –based user training
32. Figure 1 shows an entity life history diagram (ELH) .Use it to answer the question that follows Describe this entity life history diagram.
1. Outline four advantages of structured system analysis approach
2. Explain three uses of executive information system in an organization
3. George used a structured chart while designing an information system. Describe three modules of this chart
4. Distinguish between alpha and beta system testing
5. Outline four characteristics of adaptive systems
6. Explain each of the following modeling techniques of structured systems analysis and design methodology (6 marks) (i) Logical data; (ii) data flow; (iii) entity event
7. Distinguish between technical and operational feasibility studies
8. Explain three circumstances when a data dictionary is the most appropriate tool for system analysis
9. Outline four components of a system documentation
10. Differentiate between traditional and object –oriented system development methodologies
11. Explain three circumstances that could lead to the use of phased change over method of system implementation
12. Kelly intends to collect data using questionnaires.Explain three ways he could administer these questionnaires
13. Explain three purposes of a project management tool
14. The following are data flow diagram symbols : Describe each of the symbols.(6 marks)
15. Hilfe company conducted a study to establish the viability of an information system. Outline four benefits of this study
16. Distinguish between perfective and preventive system maintenance
17. Outline four advantages of observation as a fact-finding method
18. John undertook problem definition a problem for a proposed information system .explain three reasons for this definition
19. Differentiate between selection and sequence notations as used in Jackson’s structured programming
20. Daniel intends to collect data using focus groups discussion method. Explain the importance of this method in data gathering
21. Define requirements documentation
22. Outline four functions of a user documentation
23. Sarah, a project manager , failed to deliver an ICT project successfully.Explain three possible causes of this
24. Read the following narrative then use it to answer the questions that follows. Mavuno mema company sells merchandise to wholesalers and retailers. Wholesale customers receive 2% discount on all orders.The company encourages cash payment by offering 2% discount for this method of payment to all customers. A further 1% discount is given on orders exceeding 50% units Draw a decision table to
25. Outline four benefits of using Gantt charts in project management
26. Describe two types of relationships in an entity relationship diagram
27. Neema company acquired an information system through outsourcing.Explain three benefits the company will realise from using this method
28. Hilda developed a term of reference document for an ICT PROJECT. Describe three contents of this documents
29. Explain two reasons for using critical path method in project management
30. George used a flowchart during system analysis. Describe three disadvantages of this tool
31. Distinguish between instructor –led and computer –based user training
32. Figure 1 shows an entity life history diagram (ELH) .Use it to answer the question that follows Describe this entity life history diagram.
