The document presents problems and exercises related to systems analysis and design methodologies, emphasizing their importance in building reliable systems. It questions the drawbacks of an ad-hoc approach and highlights the value of an engineering perspective. Additionally, it discusses the role of prototyping within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

1. Chapter 1 Problems and Exercises
Solution
s (20 points)
1. Why is it important to use systems analysis and design
methodologies when building a system? Why not just build the
system in whatever way seems to be “quick and easy”? What
value is provided by using an “engineering” approach? (5
points)
8. How might prototyping be used as part of the SDLC?
Chapter 2 Problems and Exercises