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System Analysis and Design | Set 2

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

Correct : B. User need