22 Questions
What is the purpose of System Analysis in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
Identifies problems in the existing system, suggests improvements, recommendations & changes, and defines requirements in more detail.
What are the key components of the Implementation phase in SDLC?
Bug fixes, Testing (Unit, Integration, Acceptance), Installation (HW & SW), End-user training, Modifications, and Changes.
What are the common problems associated with Traditional Methodologies in SDLC?
No clear guidelines, Tendency to move into physical design too soon, Lack of user involvement, Poor documentation, Poor user-analyst communication, Training & recruitment problems.
What are the benefits of Structured Methodologies in SDLC?
Top-down approach, Effective user-analyst communication, User involvement throughout the SDLC, Proper documentation.
What is the breakdown of costs in the Traditional SDLC?
5% Analysis & Design, 25% Implementation, 70% Maintenance.
What are the two basic elements of Structured Methodologies in SDLC?
Framework through steps & tasks, Set of techniques for each step.
What is the purpose of analyzing the current environment in System Development Life Cycle?
To understand the existing system, identify areas for improvement, and gather requirements for the new system.
How does Business Activity Modeling contribute to system development?
It helps in understanding and documenting the business processes, activities, and workflows of an organization.
What is the significance of a Software Requirement Specification Report?
It serves as a formal document that outlines the requirements for the software system to be developed.
Explain the difference between Conceptual Design and Logical Design in system modeling.
Conceptual Design focuses on high-level abstract representations, while Logical Design delves into detailed specifications and functionalities.
What role do Database Management System (DBMS) Administrators play in database management?
They are responsible for tasks such as security, backup, recovery, and performance tuning of the database system.
Describe the Database Design process in system development.
It involves defining the logical and physical structure of the database, including tables, relationships, constraints, and indexing.
What is the main characteristic of the Waterfall model in software development?
Linear sequential flow
What is a disadvantage of the Waterfall model in software development?
Cannot adopt changes in requirements
What distinguishes the Agile model from other software development models?
Focus on process adaptability and customer satisfaction
What is a key feature of Agile Software Development related to project delivery?
Priority based delivery
In Agile Software Development, what is the purpose of breaking the product into small incremental builds?
To provide small incremental releases
What is a common characteristic of the Spiral Model in software development?
Adaptability with Changes
What is the main focus of the Agile Model in software development?
Rapid delivery of working software product
What is the purpose of the Feasibility Study phase in the SDLC?
Assessment of the practicality of a project or system
What is the primary goal of the System Analysis phase in the SDLC?
To understand user requirements
What is the main advantage of the Incremental Build Model in software development?
Progressive development of operational software
Study Notes
- The course module covers topics like understanding systems, system development life cycle, analyzing the current environment, different SDL models, business activity modeling, requirements analysis, and software requirement specification reports.
- Evaluation criteria for the course include assignments worth 10%, mid-semester exam worth 20%, and final exam worth 70%.
- Lecture 1 outlines the concepts of systems, types of data, databases, DBMS, characteristics of DBMS, database administrators, and the database design process.
- System analysis in SDLC involves gathering information about the existing system, identifying requirements, problems, suggesting improvements, defining requirements, and proposing alternative solutions.
- Traditional methodologies in SDLC face issues like lack of clear guidelines, moving into physical design too soon, poor user involvement, communication, documentation, and training.
- Structured methodologies in SDLC address traditional methodology problems by providing a top-down approach, systematic steps, effective communication, user involvement, and proper documentation.
- The waterfall model in SDLC follows a linear sequential flow where each phase begins only after the previous one is complete, making it difficult to accommodate changes and not suitable for projects with evolving requirements.
This quiz assesses four key issues to consider when proposing an information solution: Business, Financial, Technical, and Political aspects. It examines the System Analysis phase in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), focusing on gathering information, identifying problems, suggesting improvements, and defining requirements.
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