Chapter 1:

Global Economy
Digital Economy
Tutorial Questions
Compare & Contrast Information Systems & Information Technology [8M]
Information Systems are developed in a specific context and operate in an enviro
nment where they need to sustain. Critically analyse the impact of 5 factors rel
ated to the context and the environment on the development and sustainability of
IS.
Chapter 2:
Data & Information Difference
How It works, what is a tool?
What tools should be used in Case Study?
Mention Assumptions & Examples related to Case Study
Tutorial Questions
Define and distinguish data, information and knowledge.
Information System Development Methodology is a collection of procedures, techn
iques, tools and documentation aids which will help system developers in their e
fforts to implement a new information system, Critically analyse with reasoning
that nowadays a proper methodology is needed to develop an information system [2
0M] (limit to 5 points)
Chapter 3:
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System Analysis, Design, Implementation, Review & Maintenance = definition
SDLC phases - what is done within those phases
Recurring problems in IS development
Acquisition methods
Chapter 4:
System, Open system, Soft system
Porter five forces (what is it for - to gain competitive advantage via IT tools)
Earl s multiple methodology, memorize the diagram too
3 IS Plannings (Long term, medium term, short term)
Stages of Nolan s growth (2 diagrams with different stages)
Tutorial Questions
According to Earl (1989), what are 3 approaches of IS strategy. Elaborate those
3 types with suitable examples.
There are 3 types of IS planning. Elaborate these types with examples. Also defi
ne and elaborate the roles and responsibilities of IS strategy group in planning
.
As a member of an IS Strategy group of a hypermarket, illustrate and analyse 3 o
bjectives of IS Strategies in the company.
Dinamik is a bank store located in KL. Currently, it has only 1 store that operate
s with monthly estimated cost of RM20,000. There are many categories such as Hobb
y , Academic and Games . Customers range from kids to adults and students to profession
als. Store faces high competition; more than 1000 other back stores registered i
n KL.
Use Porter 5 Forces model to examine the impact of Internet based applications f
or Dinamik
Chapter 5:
Tutorial Questions

Define the terms Model, Functional Decomposition, Object (definition, explain, d

rawing) 7M
Compare and contrast the 3 modelling: Data Modelling, Process Modelling, OO Mode
lling. Mention the deliverables for each technique with examples (3 points each
technique) 9M
Chapter 6:
Tutorial Questions
Discuss hard and dynamic systems approach to system development by providing an exam
ple of a methodology of each type of approach. Your discussion should also inclu
de the shortcomings and strengths of each approaches [15M] - tutorial given: 5M
Critically Analyse Prototyping as an Evolutionary development methodology along
with dear elaboration [10M] - t.g: 5M
Chapter 7:
Tutorial Questions
Compare and contrast RAD and Agile methodologies of Rapid and Evolutionary devel
opment (limit to 5 points) (marks +2 for diagrams)
Compare and contrast the Internet Projects and the traditional IS projects. Limi
t your answer to 5 points (put in table format). [10M]
Chapter 8
Tutorial Questions
Discuss the terms Software Engineering , Database Views , and Legacy Systems . 6M
Discuss and elaborate five (5) reason to use automate tool in IS development. Gi
ve suitable examples. (10M)
Chapter 8
Tutorial Questions
The value of Information to an Organization is based on 3 basic security concept
s. Critically analyse those 3 security concepts related to data with suitable ex
amples (6M).
Briefly describe Data Warehousing and Data Mining (4M)
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acquisition methods - advantages & disadvantages
Information systems strategy
Strategic Role of IT
IT Strategy (tech/competitive driven model)
!!! Earl Multiple Methodolgy (diagram)
ERP Implementation (long term planning example for exam)
SAP (medium term planning example for exam)
Gantt Chart (short-term planning example for exam)
every type of stakeholders (some clinic)
make assumption on when stakeholders enter project
Nolan (1974 vs 1979) -> diagram
4th last slide (with Nolan in there)
Business Transformation Graph
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Last lecture:
Evolutionary Dev vs Prototype - graphs
!!!Process/Data/OOP
!!!Differences between RAD and Agile
timeboxing
!!!Internet Projects vs Traditional Projects: similarities and differences

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Porters 5 forces, what its used for
IT strategies (technology driven + competitor driven)
Earl's multiple methodology
business process re-engineering (BPR)
steps of redesign
3 types of IS planning:
long term planning example: ERP
medium term planning example: ???
short term planning example:
read every type of stakeholder
stages of growth (nolan, 1974 and 1979 - two different things, remember both)
Flexibility (flexibiliy framework, evans 1991)
preemptive, protective, correcrive, exploitive, etc