What is project management? Explain some activities and skills of a project manager. [5]
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Explain the process initialing and planning information system development project in brief. [5]
Design
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What is conceptual data model? How do you gather information for conceptual data modelling? Draw an ER diagram for a retail store in a mall which sells different items to its customers. [10]
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How can you use prototyping for determining system prototyping requirements? Compare throwaway with evolutionary prototyping. [5]
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What is the purpose of database design? Compare logical design with physical design. [5]
Foundations for Systems Development
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What is system development life cycle (SDLC)? Explain each phase of SDLC in detail. [10]
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What is system analysis and design? Why is it important for developing information systems? [5]
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Write short notes on: a. Agile development b. Decision tree [5]
Implementation and Maintenance
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What is testing? Explain any four different testing techniques. [5]
Introduction to Object-Oriented Development
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What is class diagram? Explain class diagram with suitable example. [5]
Planning
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Assume monetary benefits of an information system of \$70,000 the first year and increasing benefits of \$10,000 a year for the next four years; one-time development costs of \$90,000, and recurring costs of \$40,000 per year over the duration of the system's life. The discount rate for the company was 1! percent. Using a five-year time horizon, calculate the net present value of these costs and benefits. Also, calculate the overall return on investment and then present a breakeven analysis. At what point does breakeven occur? [10]
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Why do we need CASE tool during system development? What are different components of CASE tool? [5]