1. In significant codes some or all parts of the code
Correct : D. represent values
2. 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
Correct : C. i, ii, iii, iv
3. Study involves
Correct : D. All of the above
4. The primary tool used in structured design is a:
Correct : A. structure chart
5. How many steps are in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?
Correct : A. 4
6. The first step in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is:
Correct : C. Problem/Opportunity Identification.
7. Most modern software applications enable you to customize and automate various features using small custom-built “miniprograms” called:
Correct : A. macros.
8. The organized process or set of steps that needs to be followed to
develop an information system is known as the:
Correct : D. system development life cycle.
9. The final step in the Sytem development life cycle (SDLC)?
Correct : B. Operational
10. The make-or-buy decision is associated with the ____________ step in
the SDLC.
Correct : B. Design
11. In the Analysis phase, the development of the ____________ occurs,
which is a clear statement of the goals and objectives of the project.
Correct : C. program specification
12. Actual programming of software code is done during the ____________
step in the SDLC.
Correct : D. Development and Documentation
13. Enhancements, upgrades, and bug fixes are done during the ____________ step in the SDLC.
Correct : A. Maintenance and Evaluation
14. The ____________ determines whether the project should go forward.
Correct : A. feasibility assessment
15. Technical writers generally provide the ____________ for the new
system.
Correct : D. documentation
16. ___________ design and implement database structures.
Correct : D. Database administrators
17. ____________ spend most of their time in the beginning stages of the SDLC, talking with end-users, gathering information, documenting systems, and proposing solutions.
Correct : A. Systems analysts
18. ____________ manage the system development, assign staff, manage the budget and reporting, and ensure that deadlines are met.
Correct : A. Project managers
19. ____________ is the process of translating a task into a series of
commands that a computer will use to perform that task.
Correct : D. Programming
20. Debugging is:
Correct : B. finding and correcting errors in the program code.
21. Translating the problem statement into a series of sequential steps
describing what the program must do is known as:
Correct : C. creating the algorithm.
22. Translating the algorithm into a programming language occurs at the
____________ step of the PDLC.
Correct : B. Coding
23. The problem statement should include all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct : D. storage.
24. The problem statement includes the ____________, which lists specific input numbers a program would typically expect the user to enter and precise output values that a perfect program would return for those input values.
Correct : A. testing plan
25. The major goal of requirement determination phase of information system development is
Correct : B. determine what information is needed by an organization
26. Information requirements of an organization can be determined by
Correct : A. interviewing managers and users and arriving at the requirements based on consensus
27. It is necessary to prioritize information requirements of an organization at the
requirements determination phase as
Correct : C. there are constraints on budgets, available time, human resource and requirement
28. The code is developed with the measurable properties of an item is known
Correct : C. Significant digit code
29. In order to understand the working of an organization for which a computer based system is being designed, an analyst must
Correct : C. interview top, middle, line managers and also clerks who will enter data and use the system
30. The main objective of feasibility study is
Correct : B. to assess if it is possible to meet the requirements specified subject to constraints of budget, human resource and hardware
31. It is necessary to carry out a feasibility study as
Correct : C. even though top management is in favor of the system, technology may not be mature for implementation
32. Final specifications are drawn up by
Correct : A. system analyst in consultation with the management of the organization
33. System test plan is specified
Correct : A. when the final specifications are drawn up
34. Systems are modified whenever
Correct : A. user’s requirements change
35. .It is necessary to design an information system to easily accommodate change, because
Correct : C. organizations’ requirements change over a period of time
36. The primary responsibility of a systems analyst is to
Correct : A. specify an information system which meets the requirements of an organization
37. The responsibilities of a system analyst include
i) defining and prioritizing information requirement of an organization
ii) gathering data, facts and opinions of users in an organization
iii) drawing up specifications of the system for an organization
iv) designing and evaluating the system
Correct : D. i, ii and iii
38. 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
Correct : B. i, ii and iii
39. Managers in organizations should not design their own systems as
Correct : B. they do not have the special skills necessary to design systems
40. ……………….. includes review of the existing procedures and information flow.
Correct : A. Feasibility Study
41. Organization chart is a type of
Correct : C. Hierarchical chart
42. …………….. refers to the collection of information pertinent to systems Project.
Correct : B. Data gathering
43. ………………….. means coordinated effort, to communicate the information of the
system written form.
Correct : A. System documentation
44. It specifies the structure of an organization
Correct : A. Organization chart
45. To create vehicle of information to provide evidence in the development process and to
monitor the process. This is one of the objectives of
Correct : D. Documentation
46. A …………. System is no more than idea
Correct : A. Conceptual
47. By an external entity we mean a
Correct : C. A unit external to the system being designed
48. Errror report is an example of
Correct : A. Ouput process
49. Data store in a DFD represents.
Correct : C. a repository of data
50. …………… system consists of programs, data files and documentation
Correct : C. Physical
51. …………… is a good example of deterministic system.
Correct : B. Computer Program
52. The main ingredient of the report documenting the ……………… is the cost benefit
analysis.
Correct : B. Feasibility Study
53. A data flow can
Correct : C. Enter or leave a data Store
54. Changing the relationship with and services provided to customers in such a way that
they will not think of changing suppliers is called ………….
Correct : A. Lock in customers
55. …………… can be defined as data that has been processed into a form that is meaningful to the recipient and is of real or perceived value in current or prospective decisions.
Correct : A. Information
56. Increased volume of sales is an example of ………….…. Benefit. Reduction of bad
debts is an example of ………..
Correct : D. Intangible, Intangible
57. A data cannot flow between a store and
i) a store ii) a process iii) an external entity
Correct : A. i and iii
58. In ISR which field indicates the purpose of job
Correct : A. Objective
59. After Development phase, a document is prepared
Correct : C. System specification
60. In DFD which symbol represents the process
Correct : A. Circle
61. The document prepared after study phase is known as
Correct : A. Performance specification
62. In which activity the management approve the requirements of the customer
Correct : B. Study phase review
63. In study phase activities, which activity filled the ISR by user