August 2000
SA205 : SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

QUESTION 2

Total Marks: 15 Marks

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(a) List two common mistakes made by analyst during Requirements determination. [2]
- Concluding solutions for problems identified, as study is conducted. [1 mark]
- Committing into solution at an early stage. [1 mark]
- Partial knowledge is formed as an analyst identifies only areas that can be computerized, which can be subsequently difficult to interface. [1 mark]
1 mark each for a clear explanation of each point. Any two points will be
acceptable.

(b) What are the main activities of Requirement Determination? [2]
- Requirement Anticipation
- Requirement Investigation
- Requirement Specification
Award two marks for naming all three activities, and one mark if two are
named. Award zero marks otherwise
.


(c) The Human Resource Department of Integrated Systems Co. is responsible for
the promotion and annual wage increment of its staff. If a member of staff has enough years of service, he will be promoted. However the amount of increment will vary. If the Management recommends him and his performance is outstanding, he will receive a 10% increment. If he meets only one of the conditions, he will be awarded a 6% increment and if neither condition is met, he will still get a 3% wage increment. If he does not have sufficient length of service, he will still be granted increments. If the Management recommends him and his performance is good, he will receive a 6% increment. If he meets only one of the conditions, he will be awarded 3% wage increment instead. Draw a decision table to show the promotion and wage increment scheme described above. [11]

One mark for naming each condition (up to three marks)
One mark for each correct row entry for each condition (up to three marks)
One mark for naming each action (up to two marks)
One mark for each correct row entry for each action (up to two marks)
One mark for reducing the wage increment rows into one.