QN1 After the design phase the document prepared is known as___
A) system specification
B) performance specification
C) design specification
D) None of these
Answer
Answer: C) design specification
QN2 ___ can be defined as most recent and perhaps the most comprehensive technique for
solving computer problems.
A) System Analysis
B) System Data
C) System Procedure
D) System Record
Answer
Answer: A) System Analysis
QN3. Decision tree uses
A. pictorial depictation of alternate conditions
B. nodes and branches
C. consequences of various depicted alternates
D. All of the above
Answer
Answer: D. All of the above
QN4. A decision table facilitates conditions to be related to
A. Actions
B. Programs
C. Tables
D. Operation
Answer
Answer: A. Actions
QN5. A _____ is an outline of a process that keeps develop successful information systems
A. System Development Life Cycle
B. CASE tool
C. Phased Conversion
D. Success Factors
Answer
Answer: A. System Development Life Cycle
QN6. An appraisal, of a system’s performance after it has been installed, is called system
A. planning
B. review
C. maintenance
D. batch Processing
Answer
Answer: B. review
QN7. An example of a hierarchical data structure is
A. Array
B. Linked list
C. Tree
D. All of the above
Answer
Answer: C. Tree
QN8. Which of the following is not a characteristic of good test data
A. users do not participate at this preliminary stage
B. should be comprehensive
C. every statement should be executed
D. All of the above
Answer
Answer: A. users do not participate at this preliminary stage
QN9. In the system concepts, term Integration
A. implies structure and order
B. refers to the manner in which each component functions with other components of the system.
C. means that parts of the computer system depend on one another.
D. refers to the holism of system
Answer
Answer: D. refers to the holism of system
QN10. The rule(s) to follow in constructing decision tables is (are):
A. a decision should be given a name
B. the logic of the table is independent of the sequence in which conditions rules are written, but the
action takes place in the order is which the events occur.
C. standardized language must be used consistently.
D. All of the above
Answer
Answer: D. All of the above
QN11. ___…. is a group of interested components working together towards a common goal by accepting inputs and producing outputs in an organized transformation process.
A) System
B) Network
C) Team
D) System Unit
Answer
Answer: A) System
QN12. External Entities may be a
A) Source of input data only
B) Source of input data or destination of results
C) Destination of results only
D) Repository of data
Answer
Answer: B) Source of input data or destination of results
QN13. The major goal of requirement determination phase of information system development is
a) determine whether information is needed by an organization
b) determine what information is needed by an organization
c) determine how information needed by an organization can be provided
d) determine when information is to be given
Answer
Answer : b) determine what information is needed by an organization
QN14. It is necessary to prioritize information requirements of an organization at the
requirements determination phase as
a) it is always good to prioritize
b) there are conflicting demands from users
c) there are constraints on budgets, available time, human resource and requirement
d) all good organization do it
Answer
Answer: c) there are constraints on budgets, available time, human resource and requirement
QN15. It is necessary to carry out a feasibility study as
a) top management cannot ensure that a project is feasible before calling a systemn analyst
b) top management is not sure what they want from the system
c) even though top management is in favour of the system, technology may not be mature for implementation
d) all organizations do it
Answer
Answer: c) even though top management is in favour of the system, technology may not be mature for implementation
QN16. Final specifications are drawn up by
a) system analyst in consultation with the management of the organization
b) the managers of user organization
c) system analyst in consultation with programmers
d) system designers along with users
Answer
Answer: a) system analyst in consultation with the management of the organization
QN17. The main goal of arriving at a final specification is
a) to tell the organization’s managers how the system will function
b) to tell the organization’s managers what the proposed system will achieve in a language understood by them
c) to compute the cost of implementing the system
d) to assist in designing the system
Answer
Answer: b) to tell the organization’s managers what the proposed system will achieve in a language understood by them
QN18. The final specifications are arrived at
a) after feasibility study
b) during feasibility study
c) just before implementation phase
d) when the system is being designed
Answer
Answer: a) after feasibility study
QN19. System approval criteria are specified
a) when the final specifications are drawn up
b) during feasibility study
c) during the requirements specifications stage
d) during system study stage
Answer
Answer: a) when the final specifications are drawn up
QN20. Hardware study is carried out
a) after the final system is specified
b) at the requirements specification stage
c) before the requirements are specified
d) whenever management decides it is necessary
Answer
Answer: a) after the final system is specified
QN21. During system implementation the following are done
i) programs are written and tested with operational data
ii) user documentation is created and users trained
iii) programmers are recruited and trained
iv) the system is tested with operational data
a)i and iii
b) ii and iii
c) ii and iv
d) i, ii & iv
Answer
Answer: d) i, ii & iv
QN22. System evaluation is carried out
a) after the system has been operational for a reasonable time
b) during system implementation
c) whenever managers of user organization want it
d) whenever operational staff want it
Answer
Answer: a) after the system has been operational for a reasonable time
QN23. Systems are modified whenever
a) user’s requirements change
b) new computers are introduced in the market
c) new software tools become available in the market
d) other similar organization modify these system
Answer
Answer: a) user’s requirements change
QN24. The main objective of system modification is
a) to use the latest software tools
b) to meet the user’s new/changed needs
c) to use the latest hardware
d) to have the most modern system
Answer
Answer: b) to meet the user’s new/changed needs
QN25. To easily modify the existing system it is necessary to
a) use good software tools
b) use the best hardware available
c) design the system which can be changed at low cost
d) keep the programming team happy
Answer
Answer: c) design the system which can be changed at low cost
QN26. It is necessary to design an information system to easily accommodate change, because
a) new computers are introduced every year
b) new computer languages become popular every year
c) organizations’ requirements change over a period of time
d) systems need continuous debugging
Answer
Answer: c) organizations’ requirements change over a period of time
QN27. Changing an operational information system is
a) impossible
b) expensive and done selectively
c) never required
d) usually done
Answer
Answer: b) expensive and done selectively
QN28 Among the attributes of a good systems analyst the following are essential
i) knowledge of organization
ii) analytical mind
iii) ability to communicate orally
iv) excellent mathematical abilities
i and ii b) i, ii and iii c) i, ii and iv d) i, iii and iv
Answer
Answer: b) i, ii and iii
QN29.Which of the model is used for system components?
(a) PERT chart
(b)Gantt chart
(c) Organizational hierarchy chart
(d)DFD
Answer
Answer: (d) DFD
QN30. Which of the following does not occur in phase – 4 of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
A. conduct interviews
B. train users
C. acquire hardware and software
D. test the new system
Answer
Answer: A. conduct interviews
QN31. The structure chart is
A. a document of what has to be accomplished
B. a statement of information processing requirement
C. a hierarchical partitioning of the program
D. All of the above
Answer
Answer: C. a hierarchical partitioning of the program
QN32. Programmers use _____ to organize and summarize the results of their problem analysis.
A. Flowcharts
B. Input charts
C. HIPO
D. Output charts
Answer
Answer: C. HIPO
QN33. Changes made periodically to a system, after its implementation, is known as system
A. Analysis
B. design
C. development
D. maintenance
Answer
Answer: D. maintenance
QN34. Graphic representation of the control logic of processing functions or modules representing a system, is known as:
A. Structured analysis
B. Structured chart
C. Structured English
D. System Flow chart
Answer
Answer: B. Structured chart
QN35. An open rectangle
A. defines a source or destination of system data
B. identifies data flow
C. represents a process that transforms incoming data flow(s) into outgoing data flows
D. is a data store-data at rest, or a temporary repository of data
Answer
Answer: D. is a data store-data at rest, or a temporary repository of data
QN36. Difference between Decision – Tables and Decision Trees is (are)
A. value to end user
B. form of representation
C. one shows the logic while other shows the process
D. All of the above
Answer
Answer: B. form of representation
QN37. Coding and testing are done In a
A. top-down manner
B. bottom-up manner
C. ad hoc manner
D. cross sectional manner
Answer
Answer: A. top-down manner
QN38. The first step in the problem-solving process is to _____.
A. Plan the algorithm
B. Analyze the problem
C. Desk-check the algorithm
D. Evaluate and modify (if necessary) the program
Answer
Answer: B. Analyze the problem
QN39. All of the following tools are used for process descriptions except:
A. structured english
B. decision tables
C. pseudocode
D. data dictionaries
Answer
Answer: D. data dictionaries
QN40. System design aid should primarily
A. help analyse both data and activities
B. help in documentation
C. help in programming
D. generate code
Answer
Answer: A. help analyse both data and activities
QN41. Mistakes made in the system analysis stage show up in :
A. implementation
B. system design
C. system developments
D. All of the above
Answer
Answer: A. implementation
QN42. Which of the following activities, does not belong to the Implementation phase of the SDLC?
A. File conversion
B. Program testing
C. User training
D. All of the above
Answer
Answer: B. Program testing
QN43. During what phase, the requirement analysis is performed?
A. system design phase
B. system development phase
C. system analysis phase
D. system investigation phase
Answer
Answer: C. system analysis phase
QN44. The requirements report includes
A. a hierarchy chart showing the top-level modules
B. a list of alternative solutions considered
C. a data flow diagram describing the proposed new system.
D. All of the above
Answer
Answer: C. a data flow diagram describing the proposed new system.
QN45. During the system study, analysts determine manager’s information needs by
A. conducting tours of a nearby computer center
B. asking questions
C. showing samples of computer reports
D. teaching short courses in programming languages
Answer
Answer: B. asking questions
QN46. A feasibility study
A. includes a statement of the problems
B. considers a single solutions
C. both (a) and (b)
D. a list of alternative solution considered
Answer
Answer: A. includes a statement of the problems
QN47. Which of the following is (are) the characteristic(s) of a system?
A. organization
B. Interaction
C. Interdependence
D. All of the above
Answer
Answer: D. All of the above
QN48. A graphic representation of an information system is called
A. flow chart
B. pictogram
C. data flow diagram
D. histogram
Answer
Answer: C. data flow diagram
QN49. In data-flow diagrams, an originator or receiver of the data is usually designated by
A. a circle
B. an arrow
C. a square box
D. a rectangle
Answer
Answer: C. a square box
QN50. To which phase of SDLC, is file conversion related?
A. System Implementation
B. System analysis
C. System development
D. System design
Answer
Answer: A. System Implementation
QN51. Which of the following is not considered as a tool at the system design phase?
A. piechart
B. data-flow diagram
C. decision table
D. systems flowchart
Answer
Answer: A. piechart
QN52. A Decision table
A. represents the information flow
B. documents rules, that select one or more actions, based on one or more conditions, from a set of possible conditions.
C. gets an accurate picture of the system
D. shows the decision paths
Answer
Answer: B. documents rules, that select one or more actions, based on one or more conditions, from a set of possible conditions.
QN53. Which are the tools not used for System Analysis
A. System – test data
B. Decision table
C. Data Flow Diagram
D. Flowcharts
Answer
Answer: A. System – test data
QN54. The code used for the validation purpose is known
A. Self checking code
B. Sequence code
C. Alpha numeric code
D. Group classification code
Answer
Answer: A. Self checking code
QN55. Problem analysis is done during
A. system design phase
B. systems analysis phase
C. before system test
D. All of the above
Answer
Answer: B. systems analysis phase
QN56. A data dictionary is useful as
(i) it is a documentation aid
(ii) it assists in designing input forms
(iii) it contains al data in an application including temporary data used in processes
(iv) it is a good idea in system design
a. (i) and (ii)
b. (i) and (iv)
c. (i),(ii) and (iii)
d. (i) and (iv)
Answer
Answer: d (i),(ii) and (iii)
QN57. By metadata we mean
a. very large data
b. data about data
c. data dictionary
d. meaningful data
Answer
Answer: b data about data
QN58. A data dictionary has information about
a. every data element in a data flow
b. only key data element in a data flow
c. only important data elements in a data flow
d. only numeric data elements in a data flow
Answer
Answer: a
QN59. A concise code is necessarily
a. Precise
b. Meaningful
c. Comprehensive
d. Difficult
Answer
Answer: a
QN60.Block codes are
(i)concise
(ii )meaningful
(iii)expandable
(iv)comprehensive
a. i and ii
b. ii and iii
c. iii and iv
d. i and iii
Answer
Answer: b
QN61. Significant codes are
(i)concise
(ii)meaningful
(iii )expandable
(iv)comprehensive
a. i and ii
b. i, ii and iii
c. ii, iii and iv
d. i, ii and iv
Answer
Answer: c
QN62. In significant codes some or all parts of the code
a..are meaningful
b. are usable
c. are significant
d. represent values
Answer
Answer: d
QN63. Sequence numbering of records is used to
(i)Identify each record uniquely
(ii)Track a missing record in a batch of records
(iii)Count number of records
(iv) Sort the records
a. i, ii
b. i, ii, iii
c. i, ii, iii, iv
d. i and iv
Answer
Answer: Option C
QN64. Study involves
a. study of an existing system
b. System documenting the existing system.
c. identifying current deficiencies and establishing new goals
d. All of the above
Answer
Answer:D
QN65. The primary tool used in structured design is a:
A. structure chart
B. structure chart
C. program flowchart
D. module
Answer
Answer: A
QN66. The final step in the Sytem development life cycle (SDLC)?
A. Analysis
B. Operational
C. Development
D. Design
Answer
Answer:B
QN67. _____ design and implement database structures.
A. Programmers
B. Project managers
C. Technical writers
D. Database administrators
Answer
Answer:D
QN68. The code is developed with the measurable properties of an item is known
a) Group classification code
b) Self checking code
c) Significant digit code
d) Numeric code
Answer
Answer: c
QN69. ___.. includes review of the existing procedures and information flow.
A) Feasibility Study
B) Feasibility report
C) System Design
D) System analysis
Answer
Answer: A) Feasibility Study
QN70. ___.. refers to the collection of information pertinent to systems Project.
A) Data transfer
B) Data gathering
C) Data Embedding
D) Data Request
Answer
Answer: B) Data gathering
QN71. ___….. means coordinated effort, to communicate the information of the system written form.
A) System documentation
B) Resource required
C) Development schedule
D) User Document
Answer
Answer: A) System documentation
QN72. It specifies the structure of an organization
A) Organization chart
B) DFD
C) Flowchart
D)IPO chart
Answer
Answer: A) Organization chart
QN73. External Entities may be a
A) Source of input data only
B) Source of input data or destination of results
C) Destination of results only
D) Repository of data
Answer
Answer: B) Source of …… destination of results
QN74. ___…. is a group of interested components working together towards a common goal by accepting inputs and producing outputs in an organized transformation process.
A) System
B) Network
C) Team
D) System Unit
Answer
Answer: A) System
QN75. To create vehicle of information to provide evidence in the development process and to monitor the process. This is one of the objectives of
A) Analysis
B) Design
C) Development
D) Documentation
Answer
Answer: D) Documentation
QN76. A …………. System is no more than idea
A) Conceptual
B) Logical
C) Physical
D) All of the above
Answer
Answer: A) Conceptual
QN77. By an external entity we mean a
A) Unit outside the system being designed which can be controlled by an analyst.
B) Unit outside the system whose behavior is independent of the system being designed
C) A unit external to the system being designed
D) A unit which is not part of a DFD
Answer
Answer: C) A unit external …… being designed
QN78. Data store in a DFD represents.
A) a sequential file
B) a disk store
C) a repository of data
D) a random access memory
Answer
Answer: C) a repository of data
QN79. ___ system consists of programs, data files and documentation
A) Conceptual
B) Logical
C) Physical
D) None of the above
Answer
Answer: C) Physical
QN80. The main ingredient of the report documenting the ___ is the cost benefit analysis.
A) System Analysis
B) Feasibility Study
C) System Analyst
D) System Design
Answer
Answer: B) Feasibility Study
QN81. Changing the relationship with and services provided to customers in such a way that they will not think of changing suppliers is called ………….
A) Lock in customers
B) Lock out customers
C) Lock in competitors
D) Lock out competitors
Answer
Answer: A) Lock in customers
