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ICT2621: Structured Systems Analysis and Design
May/June Examination 2026 — Comprehensive Revision Guide
Covering May/June 2023, May/June 2024 & May/June 2025 Past Papers
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[BOOK] Information and Communication Technology [BOOK]
[BOOK]Open Exam Revision Guide
ICT2621
Module Code:
Structured Systems Analysis and Design
Module Name:
May/June 2026 (covers 2023–2025)
Exam Series:
May/June 2023, 2024 & 2025
Papers Covered:
100 per paper (Section A: 40, Section B: 60)
Total Marks:
Work through every question. Focus on understanding the logic, not just memoris-
ing the answer.
[CAP] Exam Revision Notes | ICT2621 | 2023–2025
,ICT2621 | Exam Revision 2026 Structured Systems Analysis & Design
PAPER 1: MAY/JUNE 2025
Duration: 2 hours Total Marks: 100
Section A — Multiple Choice 40 marks
* Exam Tip
Section A contains 40 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark. Read every option
before choosing. Watch for “which is NOT” phrasing — that trips up more students
than anything else in this section.
Questions 1–10: Systems Analysis Fundamentals 10 marks
Question: 1. Which of the following BEST describes a mission-critical system?
(1) A system that is used only by senior management
(2) A system that is vital to a company’s operations
(3) A system that processes payroll data
(4) A system that connects to the internet
Answer: The correct answer is (2).
A mission-critical system is one the organisation simply cannot afford to have fail
— think banking transaction processing, air-traffic control, or a hospital patient-records
platform. If it goes down, the business grinds to a halt. That’s the definition. Options
(1), (3), and (4) describe narrower or unrelated characteristics.
Question: 2. A systems analyst uses modelling primarily to:
(1) Write program code for the new system
(2) Represent organisational data, processes, and events graphically
(3) Manage the project budget
(4) Train end-users after implementation
Answer: The correct answer is (2).
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Modelling means creating an abstract, graphical representation of the system — its data
flows, entity relationships, process logic, and so on. It helps analysts and stakeholders
understand what the system must do before anyone writes a line of code. Coding (1),
budget management (3), and training (4) are separate SDLC activities.
Question: 3. Which phase of the SDLC comes directly after systems analysis?
(1) Systems planning
(2) Systems design
(3) Implementation
(4) Systems support and security
Answer: The correct answer is (2).
The traditional SDLC sequence is: Planning → Analysis → Design → Implementation
→ Support. Analysis establishes what the system must do; Design specifies how it will
do it.
Question: 4. Data differs from information in that:
(1) Data has already been processed into a meaningful form
(2) Data consists of raw facts that have not yet been processed
(3) Information cannot be stored electronically
(4) Data is always numeric
Answer: The correct answer is (2).
Data = raw, unprocessed facts (e.g., “12345”, “JNB”). Information = data that has
been transformed into something meaningful and useful for decision-making (e.g., “Flight
SA104 departs Johannesburg at 12:45”). The distinction is central to all systems analysis
work.
Question: 5. Which of the following is an example of system software?
(1) Microsoft Word
(2) An inventory management application
(3) An operating system
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(4) A payroll program
Answer: The correct answer is (3).
System software manages the hardware and provides a platform for application soft-
ware to run. Operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) are the classic example.
Microsoft Word (1), inventory apps (2), and payroll programs (4) are all application
software.
Question: 6. A system requirement in the output category would typically specify:
(1) How data must be entered into the system
(2) The reports or screen displays the system must produce
(3) The hardware needed to run the system
(4) The security controls for the database
Answer: The correct answer is (2).
System requirements are classified as output, input, process, performance, and security.
Output requirements describe what the system produces — reports, screen displays,
printed documents, electronic transmissions. Option (1) describes input requirements;
(3) describes technical/operational requirements; (4) describes security requirements.
Question: 7. Consider these two statements:
X: Integrated testing means testing two or more modules together.
Y: “Allow users to correct errors easily” is a principle under Provide feedback and help.
Which is correct?
(1) Only X is true (2) Only Y is true (3) Both are true (4) Neither is true
Answer: The correct answer is (3).
Integrated testing (also called integration testing) checks whether modules work cor-
rectly when combined — so X is spot on. The HCI guideline “Allow users to correct
errors easily” does fall under the broader principle of providing feedback and help, so Y
holds too. Both true.
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ICT2621: Structured Systems Analysis and Design
May/June Examination 2026 — Comprehensive Revision Guide
Covering May/June 2023, May/June 2024 & May/June 2025 Past Papers
⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆ ⋄ ⋆
[BOOK] Information and Communication Technology [BOOK]
[BOOK]Open Exam Revision Guide
ICT2621
Module Code:
Structured Systems Analysis and Design
Module Name:
May/June 2026 (covers 2023–2025)
Exam Series:
May/June 2023, 2024 & 2025
Papers Covered:
100 per paper (Section A: 40, Section B: 60)
Total Marks:
Work through every question. Focus on understanding the logic, not just memoris-
ing the answer.
[CAP] Exam Revision Notes | ICT2621 | 2023–2025
,ICT2621 | Exam Revision 2026 Structured Systems Analysis & Design
PAPER 1: MAY/JUNE 2025
Duration: 2 hours Total Marks: 100
Section A — Multiple Choice 40 marks
* Exam Tip
Section A contains 40 multiple-choice questions, each worth 1 mark. Read every option
before choosing. Watch for “which is NOT” phrasing — that trips up more students
than anything else in this section.
Questions 1–10: Systems Analysis Fundamentals 10 marks
Question: 1. Which of the following BEST describes a mission-critical system?
(1) A system that is used only by senior management
(2) A system that is vital to a company’s operations
(3) A system that processes payroll data
(4) A system that connects to the internet
Answer: The correct answer is (2).
A mission-critical system is one the organisation simply cannot afford to have fail
— think banking transaction processing, air-traffic control, or a hospital patient-records
platform. If it goes down, the business grinds to a halt. That’s the definition. Options
(1), (3), and (4) describe narrower or unrelated characteristics.
Question: 2. A systems analyst uses modelling primarily to:
(1) Write program code for the new system
(2) Represent organisational data, processes, and events graphically
(3) Manage the project budget
(4) Train end-users after implementation
Answer: The correct answer is (2).
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Modelling means creating an abstract, graphical representation of the system — its data
flows, entity relationships, process logic, and so on. It helps analysts and stakeholders
understand what the system must do before anyone writes a line of code. Coding (1),
budget management (3), and training (4) are separate SDLC activities.
Question: 3. Which phase of the SDLC comes directly after systems analysis?
(1) Systems planning
(2) Systems design
(3) Implementation
(4) Systems support and security
Answer: The correct answer is (2).
The traditional SDLC sequence is: Planning → Analysis → Design → Implementation
→ Support. Analysis establishes what the system must do; Design specifies how it will
do it.
Question: 4. Data differs from information in that:
(1) Data has already been processed into a meaningful form
(2) Data consists of raw facts that have not yet been processed
(3) Information cannot be stored electronically
(4) Data is always numeric
Answer: The correct answer is (2).
Data = raw, unprocessed facts (e.g., “12345”, “JNB”). Information = data that has
been transformed into something meaningful and useful for decision-making (e.g., “Flight
SA104 departs Johannesburg at 12:45”). The distinction is central to all systems analysis
work.
Question: 5. Which of the following is an example of system software?
(1) Microsoft Word
(2) An inventory management application
(3) An operating system
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(4) A payroll program
Answer: The correct answer is (3).
System software manages the hardware and provides a platform for application soft-
ware to run. Operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) are the classic example.
Microsoft Word (1), inventory apps (2), and payroll programs (4) are all application
software.
Question: 6. A system requirement in the output category would typically specify:
(1) How data must be entered into the system
(2) The reports or screen displays the system must produce
(3) The hardware needed to run the system
(4) The security controls for the database
Answer: The correct answer is (2).
System requirements are classified as output, input, process, performance, and security.
Output requirements describe what the system produces — reports, screen displays,
printed documents, electronic transmissions. Option (1) describes input requirements;
(3) describes technical/operational requirements; (4) describes security requirements.
Question: 7. Consider these two statements:
X: Integrated testing means testing two or more modules together.
Y: “Allow users to correct errors easily” is a principle under Provide feedback and help.
Which is correct?
(1) Only X is true (2) Only Y is true (3) Both are true (4) Neither is true
Answer: The correct answer is (3).
Integrated testing (also called integration testing) checks whether modules work cor-
rectly when combined — so X is spot on. The HCI guideline “Allow users to correct
errors easily” does fall under the broader principle of providing feedback and help, so Y
holds too. Both true.
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