System Analysis & Design Midterm Fall 2025 Question Paper

Question no.1: [CLO1, Level 2] [Marks: 5] Organizational system refers to the formal structure, processes, policies, and procedures governing an organization's operations. It is typically documented and can be designed, modified, and adapted to achieve specific objectives. Now, explain the information system components and illustrate the impact of information technology on system design. Question no.2: [CLO2, Level 4] [Marks: 10] Analyze the data provided in the table to determine the most cost-effective and time- efficient critical path. Discuss how the identified path impacts overall project performance and resource allocation. | Task | Precedence | Time | Cost | Task | Precedence | Time | Cost | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | None | 1 DAY | $150 | 9 | 5,6 | 3 DAYS | $350 | | 2 | None | 3 DAYS | $500 | 10 | 6,7 | 5 DAYS | $400 | | 3 | None | 2 DAYS | $100 | 11 | 8,9 | 2 DAYS | $400 | | 4 | 1 | 3 DAYS | $200 | 12 | 9,10,11 | 2 DAYS | $250 | | 5 | 1 | 5 DAYS | $750 | 13 | 11,12 | 3 DAYS | $750 | | 6 | 2 | 2 DAYS | $380 | 14 | 11,12,13 | 4 DAYS | $150 | | 7 | 3 | 3 DAYS | $250 | 15 | 13,14 | 6 DAYS | $300 | | 8 | 4,5 | 1 DAY | $650 | 16 | 14,15 | 2 DAYS | $180 | Question no.3: [CLO3, Level 3] [Marks: 5] The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a framework that outlines the steps for creating and managing a new information system, from initial idea to retirement. Construct the relationship between the waterfall approach to the SDLC and the overlap of systems development activities, and evaluate how these factors influence the effectiveness and flexibility of system development projects.