QUESTION 1 (20 Marks)
Your line manager is in the process of identifying internal candidates for a systems
analyst position.
List and describe the skills you would need to possess to fulfil this position.
An analyst should have fundamental technology knowledge of
• Computers and how they work
• Files, database, and storage hardware and software
• Input and Output hardware and software
• Computer networks and protocols
• Programming languages, Operating systems and utilities
• Communication and collaboration technology
Analyst must understand Business functions performed by organization
• Organizational structure
• Organization management techniques
• Functional work processes
• Strategies, plans, traditions and values
Interpersonal and communication skills are crucial to Obtaining information
• Motivating people
• Getting cooperation
, • Understanding the complexity and workings of an organization in order to provide
necessary support
QUESTION 2 (20 Marks)
The task of developing a new information system has been divided among various
teams in your firm. Your team has been assigned the first and second phases of the
systems development life cycle (SDLC).
1. Discuss all the phases of the Waterfall approach to Systems Development.
2. List and explain FIVE (5) primary activities that your team would be carrying out in the
second phase.
Your line manager is in the process of identifying internal candidates for a systems
analyst position.
List and describe the skills you would need to possess to fulfil this position.
An analyst should have fundamental technology knowledge of
• Computers and how they work
• Files, database, and storage hardware and software
• Input and Output hardware and software
• Computer networks and protocols
• Programming languages, Operating systems and utilities
• Communication and collaboration technology
Analyst must understand Business functions performed by organization
• Organizational structure
• Organization management techniques
• Functional work processes
• Strategies, plans, traditions and values
Interpersonal and communication skills are crucial to Obtaining information
• Motivating people
• Getting cooperation
, • Understanding the complexity and workings of an organization in order to provide
necessary support
QUESTION 2 (20 Marks)
The task of developing a new information system has been divided among various
teams in your firm. Your team has been assigned the first and second phases of the
systems development life cycle (SDLC).
1. Discuss all the phases of the Waterfall approach to Systems Development.
2. List and explain FIVE (5) primary activities that your team would be carrying out in the
second phase.
