Transcription of 1 INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
1 1 introduction TO SYSTEMANALYSIS AND INTRODUCTIONS ystems are created to solve problems. One can think of the sys-tems approach as an organized way of dealing with a problem. Inthis dynamic world, the subject SYSTEM ANALYSIS and DESIGN (SAD),mainly deals with the software development OBJECTIVESA fter going through this lesson, you should be able toldefine a systemlexplain the different phases of SYSTEM development life cyclelenumerate the components of SYSTEM analysislexplain the components of SYSTEM DEFINING A SYSTEMA collection of components that work together to realize some objec-tives forms a SYSTEM . Basically there are three major components inevery SYSTEM , namely input, processing and : Basic SYSTEM Components InputOutputProcessing2 :: Computer ApplicationsIn a SYSTEM the different components are connected with each otherand they are interdependent.
2 For example, human body representsa complete natural SYSTEM . We are also bound by many nationalsystems such as political SYSTEM , economic SYSTEM , educational sys-tem and so forth. The objective of the SYSTEM demands that someoutput is produced as a result of processing the suitable inputs. Awell-designed SYSTEM also includes an additional element referredto as control that provides a feedback to achieve desired objectivesof the SYSTEM LIFE CYCLES ystem life cycle is an organizational process of developing and main-taining systems. It helps in establishing a SYSTEM project plan, be-cause it gives overall list of processes and sub-processes required fordeveloping a development life cycle means combination of various activi-ties.
3 In other words we can say that various activities put togetherare referred as SYSTEM development life cycle. In the SYSTEM Analy-sis and DESIGN terminology, the SYSTEM development life cycle alsomeans software development life are the different phases of SYSTEM development life cycle:lPreliminary studylFeasibility studylDetailed SYSTEM studylSystem analysislSystem designlCodinglTestinglImplementationlMai ntenanceThe different phases of SYSTEM development life cycle is shown inFig. : Phases of SYSTEM Development Life Cycle SYSTEM Study Feasibility Study SYSTEM AnalysisSystem DESIGN MaintenanceImplementationTestingSoftware DevelopmentLife CycleCodingIntroduction to SYSTEM ANALYSIS and DESIGN :: 3 INTEXT True or False for the following statements.
4 (a)A collection of components that work together to realizesome objectives forms a SYSTEM .(b) SYSTEM life cycle is not an organizational process of devel-oping and maintaining a SYSTEM .(c)In the SYSTEM ANALYSIS and DESIGN terminology the systemdevelopment life cycle means software development life cycle.(d)Coding is not a step in SYSTEM development life cycle.(e) SYSTEM ANALYSIS and SYSTEM DESIGN are the same phase ofsystem development life PHASES OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLELet us now describe the different phases and related activities ofsystem development life cycle.(a)Preliminary SYSTEM StudyPreliminary SYSTEM study is the first stage of SYSTEM developmentlife cycle.
5 This is a brief investigation of the SYSTEM under consider-ation and gives a clear picture of what actually the physical systemis? In practice, the initial SYSTEM study involves the preparation of a SYSTEM Proposal which lists the Problem Definition, Objectives ofthe Study, Terms of reference for Study, Constraints, Expected ben-efits of the new SYSTEM , etc. in the light of the user SYSTEM proposal is prepared by the SYSTEM Analyst (who stud-ies the SYSTEM ) and places it before the user management. The man-agement may accept the proposal and the cycle proceeds to thenext stage. The management may also reject the proposal or re-quest some modifications in the proposal.
6 In summary, we wouldsay that SYSTEM study phase passes through the following steps:lproblem identification and project initiationlbackground analysislinference or findings ( SYSTEM proposal)(b)Feasibility StudyIn case the SYSTEM proposal is acceptable to the management, the4 :: Computer Applicationsnext phase is to examine the feasibility of the SYSTEM . The feasibilitystudy is basically the test of the proposed SYSTEM in the light of itsworkability, meeting user s requirements, effective use of resourcesand of course, the cost effectiveness. These are categorized as tech-nical, operational, economic and schedule feasibility. The main goalof feasibility study is not to solve the problem but to achieve thescope.
7 In the process of feasibility study, the cost and benefits areestimated with greater accuracy to find the Return on Investment(ROI). This also defines the resources needed to complete the de-tailed investigation. The result is a feasibility report submitted tothe management. This may be accepted or accepted with modifica-tions or rejected. The SYSTEM cycle proceeds only if the manage-ment accepts it.(c)Detailed SYSTEM StudyThe detailed investigation of the SYSTEM is carried out in accordancewith the objectives of the proposed SYSTEM . This involves detailedstudy of various operations performed by a SYSTEM and their rela-tionships within and outside the SYSTEM .
8 During this process, dataare collected on the available files, decision points and transactionshandled by the present SYSTEM . Interviews, on-site observation andquestionnaire are the tools used for detailed SYSTEM study. Usingthe following steps it becomes easy to draw the exact boundary ofthe new SYSTEM under consideration:lKeeping in view the problems and new requirementslWorkout the pros and cons including new areas of the systemAll the data and the findings must be documented in the form ofdetailed data flow diagrams (DFDs), data dictionary, logical data struc-tures and miniature specification. The main points to be discussedin this stage are:lSpecification of what the new SYSTEM is to accomplish based onthe user hierarchy showing the functions to be performed bythe new SYSTEM and their relationship with each network, which are similar to function hierarchy butthey highlight the functions which are common to more thanone of attributes of the entities these are the data items whichneed to be held about each entity (record) INTRODUCTION to SYSTEM ANALYSIS and DESIGN .
9 5(d) SYSTEM AnalysisSystems ANALYSIS is a process of collecting factual data, understandthe processes involved, identifying problems and recommending fea-sible suggestions for improving the SYSTEM functioning. This involvesstudying the business processes, gathering operational data, un-derstand the information flow, finding out bottlenecks and evolvingsolutions for overcoming the weaknesses of the SYSTEM so as toachieve the organizational goals. SYSTEM ANALYSIS also includes sub-dividing of complex process involving the entire SYSTEM , identifica-tion of data store and manual major objectives of systems ANALYSIS are to find answers for eachbusiness process: What is being done, How is it being done, Who isdoing it, When is he doing it, Why is it being done and How can it beimproved?
10 It is more of a thinking process and involves the creativeskills of the SYSTEM Analyst. It attempts to give birth to a new effi-cient SYSTEM that satisfies the current needs of the user and hasscope for future growth within the organizational constraints. Theresult of this process is a logical SYSTEM DESIGN . Systems ANALYSIS isan iterative process that continues until a preferred and acceptablesolution emerges.(e) SYSTEM DesignBased on the user requirements and the detailed ANALYSIS of theexisting SYSTEM , the new SYSTEM must be designed. This is the phaseof SYSTEM designing. It is the most crucial phase in the develop-ments of a SYSTEM .
