Exam Details
| Subject | systems analysis and design | |
| Paper | paper 5 | |
| Exam / Course | m.c.a | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | Nalanda Open University | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | April, 2017 | |
| City, State | bihar, patna |
Question Paper
N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y
Master of Computer Application Part-I
PAPER-V
(Systems Analysis and Design)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time 3 Hours. Full Marks 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Draw a Data Flow Diagram from context level till second level clearly showing various
processes, data flow and data repositories for a "Railway Reservation system".
2. Define 'Modularity'. Write any two goals of a good design. Also write at least four guidelines
for achieving the goals mentioned. Define the term 'Cohesion'. Explain any two types of
cohesion
3. Explain how both waterfall model and prototyping model can be accommodated in the spiral
model.
4. Explain relational, hierarchical and network models of database design, with examples.
5. Describe the characteristics of a good interface. List some guidelines to design output screens,
icons and graphics.
6. Prepare an outline of SRS for a "Library Information System". Make suitable assumptions
wherever necessary.
7. What is a Form? What are the advantages of having forms as part of user interface? What are
the criteria used for Form Design?
8. Explain any two ways of Requirements Gatherings. What are their shortcomings? Use
examples to explain.
9. Define the term "Decision Support System". Explain its various components. How does
Reverse Engineering differ from Forward Engineering? Explain with example.
10. Write short notes on any Two of the following
Fact finding technique
Feasibility study
Role of an Analyst
Software testing.
Master of Computer Application Part-I
PAPER-V
(Systems Analysis and Design)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time 3 Hours. Full Marks 80
Answer any Five Questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Draw a Data Flow Diagram from context level till second level clearly showing various
processes, data flow and data repositories for a "Railway Reservation system".
2. Define 'Modularity'. Write any two goals of a good design. Also write at least four guidelines
for achieving the goals mentioned. Define the term 'Cohesion'. Explain any two types of
cohesion
3. Explain how both waterfall model and prototyping model can be accommodated in the spiral
model.
4. Explain relational, hierarchical and network models of database design, with examples.
5. Describe the characteristics of a good interface. List some guidelines to design output screens,
icons and graphics.
6. Prepare an outline of SRS for a "Library Information System". Make suitable assumptions
wherever necessary.
7. What is a Form? What are the advantages of having forms as part of user interface? What are
the criteria used for Form Design?
8. Explain any two ways of Requirements Gatherings. What are their shortcomings? Use
examples to explain.
9. Define the term "Decision Support System". Explain its various components. How does
Reverse Engineering differ from Forward Engineering? Explain with example.
10. Write short notes on any Two of the following
Fact finding technique
Feasibility study
Role of an Analyst
Software testing.
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