Term-End Examination
December, 2OO7
CS-05 : ELEMENTS OF SYSTEM
ANALYSIS & DESIGN
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 75
Note Question no. 1 is compulsory. Answer any three
questions from the rest.
l. (a) Differentiate between direct and indirect costs.
How is it used in feasibility analysis ?
(b) Differentiate between sequential and direct file organisation
(c) List and explain any four quality factors which are
critical in Quality Assurance during software life
cycle.
(d) Write any four differences between third generation
languages and fourth generation languages.
(e) Write main factors which lead to a very good design (5X6=30)
of human - computer interface, with the help of an
example. (5x6=30)
2. (a) Explain hierarchy view of computer base information (7)
systems with suitable diagrams.
(b) Explain the following categories of information (8)
systems :
(i) Transaction Processing System
(ii) Decision Support System
3. (a) Draw a data flow diagram (DFD) depicting various
. processes, data flow and data repositories for a
Institute Management System of a computer
institute (8)
(b) Explain different types of files along with their
utilities. (7)
4. (a) List the conditions where the prototypes are
consid ered, to be most useful. Also mention the steps
in the prototyping process. (8)
(b) List and explain the input design guidelines. (7)
5. Differentiate between ' (5x3=75)
(i) Strategic data and Tactical data
(ii) Ergonomics and Environment science
(iii) Animation and Morphing
(iv) Validation and Verification
(v) Flow chart and Warnier diagrams