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System Analysis and Design

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System Analysis and Design

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Section A

Answer any two questions.

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What is system development life cycle (SDLC)? Explain each phase of SDLC in detail

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Assume monetary benefits of an information system of $70,000 the first year and increasing benefits of $10,000 a year for the next four years, one-time development costs of $90,000, and recurring costs of $40,000 per year over the duration of the system’s life. The discount rate for the company was 1! percent. Using a five-year time horizon, calculate the net present value of these costs and benefits. Also, calculate the overall return on investment and then present a breakeven analysis. At what point does breakeven occur?

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What is conceptual data model? How do you gather information for conceptual data modeling?
Draw ab ER diagram for a retail store in a mall which sells different items to its customers.

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Section B

Answer any eight questions.

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What is system analysis and design? Why is it important for developing information systems?

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Why do we need CASE tool during system development? What are different components of
CASE tool?

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What is project management? Explain some activities and skills of a project manager.

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Explain the process initialing and planning information system development project in brief.

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How can you use prototyping for determining system prototyping requirements? Compare throwaway with evolutionary prototyping.

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What is the purpose of database design? Compare logical design with physical design.

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What is testing? Explain any four different testing techniques.

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What is class diagram? Explain class diagram with suitable example.

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Write short notes on:
a. Agile development
b. Decision tree

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