Systems Analysis & Design

Systems Analysis & Design

Instructions:

Attempt to provide complete and correct answers to the questions. While preparing the answers do not copy directly from the textbook. Use your own words in complete sentences and organize appropriately. Poorly written answers will reduce the clarity of your answer and may result in a failing grade.

The exam is an open book exam.  You are required to work individually on the exam. Refrain from copying or allowing others to copy answers, as identical answers will receive zeroes. Make sure you submit your answers through BlackBoard. Late submission will not be graded and zero score will be assigned for the exam.

REMINDER!!! Part I – True/False questions, is worth 40 points and is NOT included in this document.  NOTE:  Part 1 is also due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 17.  Please do not wait until the last minute to complete both parts of the final.  Try to complete one at least two days before the other.

All the best!

 Part II – Essay Questions.

Attempt any two questions, one from each Section. You MUST answer one question from Section A and another question from Section B for a total of 60 points.

Section A – Choose ONE question

Each answer should be supported by scholarly articles and must be cited and referenced using APA style.  Each response should be a maximum of 2 pages.

1. Describe the project management life cycle. Which activities/steps do you think serve as the most critical phase of the project management life cycle, and why?
2. A new systems’ development firm, XYZ, was hired to design a new on-line storefront for a small hardware store. Three months into the assignment, the stakeholders met with XYZ once on the project’s status. Good news! The store owner assures XYZ they are on target and suggests a few features that would make this system perfect.  Six months later the project is ready for delivery but with a budget overrun of 10%.  The store owner refuses to pay the additional costs.  XYZ delivered the project but did not receive payment for the 10% overage.  To prevent this happening again, you have been hired as a consultant by XYZ to help them identify what went wrong and what they could have done differently.  Share your recommendations to XYW.
3. What is Risk Management? Describe best practices to identify, assess, and manage risks. Should a system analyst be concerned about risk management? Why or Why not?

Section B –  Choose ONE question

Each answer should be supported by scholarly articles and must be cited and referenced using APA style.  Each response should be a maximum of 2 pages.

4. Describe three types of feasibility assessments; Include advantages and application in a systems development project.
5. Systems Maintenance tasks involves different types of testing methods. Define Regression Testing, Unit Testing, and System Testing . What is the advantage of each?
6. Describe in detail, the purpose of any two (2) of the following diagrams:

Sequence Diagram, Context Diagram, Use Case Model Diagram, Activity Diagram, & Data Flow Diagrams.

Compare and contrast the two diagrams you chose.