DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.C.A./B.C.A. (Lateral) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
(2003 Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
Answer any FIVE questions only.
20 100)
1. Explain the steps of system development life cycle
in detail. (12
What is an information system? Explain any two
computer based Information Systems.
2. How does the systems analyst act as change agent
in analysing the systems?
Explain any four fact finding techniques in detail.

3. Give an account on steps in feasibility analysis.
Outline the contents of a feasibility report.
4. How are the costs and benefits classified in
analyzing the systems?
Explain any five cost-benefit evaluation methods in
detail.
5. What do you understand by structured analysis? Also,
explain the different tools used for it.
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DE-3581
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6. Discuss the three forms of database models in
detail. Give examples.
How to organize the records of a file using the direct
access organization?
7. Bring out the differences between a Data Flow
Diagram and Flowchart.
Explain the components of a HIPO diagram.
What is testing? What are its objectives?
8. Present a note on User training and Training Aids.

Explain the activities involved in software
maintenance.