Question 1

Those skills, steps, guides, and tools that support and lead up to the actual
programming of the system are referred to as

Systems Analysis and Design

Question 2

When a system is partitioned into pieces, each piece is referred to as a

_________________.

Select one:

subsystem

Another term that is used to define a computer application is

Application program

Question 4

_______ requirements are most often documented in graphical and textual models.

Select one:

a. Nonfunctional

b. Technical

c. Functional

d. Security

Question 5

One way to show multiple, independent alternative paths within an activity

diagram is with a _______.

Selected one:

a. swimlane
b. decision diamond

c. synchronization bar

d. activity oval

Question 6

One of the dangers in researching vendor solutions is that users and analysts
_______.

Select one:

a. may not understand the vendor solution

b. may want to buy one of these solutions prematurely

c. may discover different methods to perform business processes

d. may discover and desire too many unimportant "bells and whistles"

Question 7

An information system often includes the software, the database, and the related
manual processes.

True

False

Question 8

A planned undertaking that has a beginning and an end and produces some result is
called a

project

Question 9

A series of formulas that describe technical aspects of a system is a(n) model.

a. mathematical

b. graphical
c. textual

d. descriptive

Question 10

In iterative development, an iteration usually lasts about six weeks.

Select one:

True

False

Question 11

Those activities that enable a person to describe in detail how the information
systems will actually be implemented are called

Systems analysis

Question 12

One important reason for prioritizing requirements is to _______.

Select one:

a. assign work within an iteration

b. avoid scope creep

c. avoid confusing the users

d. speed up the project

Question 13

As part of the interview process, any unresolved issues should be _______.

Select one:

a. brought to the attention of the appropriate manager

b. put on an open-items list

c. noted in the analyst's meeting notes

d. given a tentative resolution

Question 14

_______ is an important part of the follow-up after an interview.

Select one:

a. Establishing documentation guidelines

b. Setting the time for the next meeting

c. Making copies of everyone's notes

d. Building models

Question 15

The diagram that is most effective in describing the internal steps of a use case is
_______.

Select one:

a. a use case diagram

b. a package diagram

c. a class diagram

d. a workflow diagram

Question 16

System requirements describe constraints such as programming languages, tools,

and communication protocols for distributed portions of the system.

Question 17

SDLC stands for what?

a. Systems Design Life Cycle

b. Software Design Life Cycle

c. Software Development Life Cycle

d. Systems Development Life Cycle

Question 18

What is usually the end result of an iteration?

Select one:

a. The final system

b. A project plan

c. A set of specifications

d. A piece of working code

Question 19

A person that functions as an architect to plan, capture the vision, and understand
the needs for a new system is often called a ____________________.

Select one:

a. software developer

b. software engineer

c. systems analyst

d. programmer analyst

Question 20

Questionnaires can be used to ask questions that _______.

Select one:

a. determine user opinions

b. determine the stakeholders

c. detail user procedures

d. define system functions

Question 21

The purpose of a class diagram is to _______.

Select one:

a. document the methods of classes in the new system

b. document the information requirements in the new system

c. document the hierarchy of class relationships

d. document all of the programming classes

Question 22

What is the purpose of an iteration recap?

Select one:

a. To ensure the correct deliverable was produced

b. To rework the project schedule

c. To give performance reviews to the programmers

d. To review the project processes

Question 23

List the three components that are included in a System Vision Document.

Problem description;

System capabilities;

Business benefits

Question 24

Detailed design is the thought process of how to program each _______.

Select one:

a. screen or report

b. package

c. use case

d. subsystem

Question 25

The term technology architecture refers to

Select one:

a. the software resources which make up the information systems

b. the hardware, network, and system software

c. the configuration of the old technology and new technology within an

organization

d. the combination of information systems and the hardware infrastructure

Question 26

During analysis activities the project team build two types of diagrams: Use Case
diagram and Package diagram.

Select one:

True

False

Question 27

Performing in-depth fact finding to understand details is done as part of which

Core Process?

Select one:

a. 1
b. 6

c. 5

d. 2

e. 3

f. 4

Question 28

A package diagram is useful to document the various subsystems in a system.

Select one:

True

False

Question 29

A good way to remember the details of an interview is to use a tape recorder.

Select one:

True

False

Question 30

Method signatures are included in which diagram?

Select one:

a. Design class diagram

b. Activity diagram

c. class diagram

d. Package diagram

Question 31
To design the database schema, information from which diagram is the most
important?

Select one:

a. design class diagram

b. network diagram

c. package diagram

d. class diagram

Question 32

Another name for a workflow diagram is a(n) _______ diagram.

Select one:

a. work sequence

b. activity

c. class

d. use case

Question 33

Designing the database schema is included in which Core Process?

Select one:

a. 6

b. 2

c. 5

d. 1

e. 3

f. 4
Question 34

Those activities that enable a person to understand and specify what the new
system should accomplish are usually referred to as

System design

Question 35

A work sequence draft provides three benefits to a project. Which of the

following are included in those benefits?

Select one or more:

a. Assign resources to tasks

b. Schedule user involvement

c. Add missing tasks

d. Anticipate resource needs

e. Measure progress

f. Provide task descriptions

Question 36

What are the two primary benefits of reviewing the documentation of existing
inputs, outputs, and procedures. (choose 2)

Select one or more:

a. Help build models of existing procedures

b. Have a repository of existing documentation

c. Serve as visual aids in interview discussions

d. Obtain a preliminary understanding

e. Ensure complete documentation of procedures

f. Encourages the users to prepare for interviews

Question 37

A Work Breakdown Structure is the first step in building a project schedule.

Select one:

True

False

Question 38

Usability requirements describe operational characteristics related to users such

as work procedures and online help.

Question 39

The term "I'll know it when I see it" refers to what method of requirements
definition.

Select one:

a. Questionnaires

b. Collecting active user comments

c. Observing business procedures

d. User interviews

Question 40

What does the Acronym UML stand for?

Select one:

a. Unified Modeling Language

b. User Mode Listings

c. User Modification Language

d. Unix Modeling Languag

Questions 41

What do we call the person or group who provides funding for the development of
the new system?

Select one:

a. Board of directors

b. Department head

c. Client

d. Oversight committee

Question 42

What type of stakeholders are those that do not use the system on day to day tasks,
but use information, such as reports, from the system.

Select one:

a. Business stakeholders

b. Client stakeholders

c. External stakeholders

d. Executive stakeholders

Question 43

requirements describe how access to the software application will be controlled

and data will be protected. Security

Question 44

Agile Development refers to the flexibility that programmers have in taking on

various assignments.

True

False
Question 45

Which of the following is normally the most time-consuming and

resource-expensive operation?

a. Observing business processes

b. Interview stakeholders

c. Researching vendor solutions

d. Building prototypes

Question 46

A diagram that shows the method signatures in each class is called the

Class diagram

Question 47

The term _______ refers to all the people who have an interest in the successful
implementation of the system.

Select one:

a. clients

b. users

c. managers

d. stakeholders

Question 48

What is the single activity that usually requires the most time during a project?

Select one:

a. Programming

b. Acceptance testing
c. Meeting with users

d. Design the screens and reports

Question 49

An iteration normally only includes three or four of the core processes.

Select one:

True

False

Question 50

The strength of closed-ended questions is that they ____.

Select one:

a. speed up the interview process

b. invite discussion and elaboration

c. limit answers to a set of choices

d. are easier for the users to answer

Question 51

The "+" in FURPS+ includes which of the following types of requirements?

(choose two)

Select one or more:

a. Reliability constraints

b. Nonfunctional requirements

c. Performance constraints

d. User interface requirements

e. Design constraints

f. Supportability requirements

Question 52

Which are the major business themes that guide analysts in fact finding activities?
(chose 3)

Select one or more:

a. What information is needed?

b. How are the business processes performed?

c. What are the business processes?

d. What is produced by the business process?

e. What are the objectives of a business process? (What should it accomplish?)

f. Who performs the business processes?

Question 53

What are the three parts of a System Vision Document? (choose three)

Select one or more:

a. Estimated project costs

b. System capabilities

c. Solution description

d. Project timetable or schedule

e. Problem description

f. Business benefits

Question 54

Asking many detailed, probing questions during an initial interview usually

_______.

Select one:

a. can wait until follow-up interviews

b. makes the users uncomfortable

c. is necessary to understand the business process

d. indicates that the analyst does not understand the business

Question 55

The primary difference between a work breakdown structure and a work sequence
draft is that the work sequence draft shows ___________________.

Select one:

a. the sequence of tasks

b. the day to day assignments

c. the additionally deployment tasks

d. the estimated effort of tasks

Question 56

Questions that have a simple, definitive answer are called _______ questions.

Select one:

a. multiple choice

b. close-ended

c. open-ended

d. true/false

Question 57

What do we call the type of testing that the users perform to ensure that the system
meets the business requirements?

Answer:

Acceptance testing

Question 58

List the six techniques used to gather detailed requirements information.

Document analysis

Focus group

Interface analysis

Interview

Observation

Prototyping

Question 59

The boxes on a class diagram can be thought of as a particular _______.

Select one:

a. set of procedures

b. set of objects

c. set of relationships

d. set of attributes

Question 60

Questionnaires can be useful in information gathering when users _____.

Select one:

a. need prompting to respond to questions

b. do not have time for interviews

c. are not well-informed

d. are widely distributed geographically

Question 61

During a fact-finding interview, an important guideline is ____.

Select one:

a. to probe to get sufficient details

b. not to waste project time by including too many analysts

c. to include the client in important decisions

d. to include as many users as possible

Question 62

An information system development process that emphasizes flexibility to embrace

change is called _____________________.

Select one:

a. Iterative project planning

b. Iterative development

c. Agile development

d. Adaptive development projects

Question 63

r steps within Core Process one are ____ and _____.

Select one:

a. describe the solution;obtain project approval

b. identify the solution objective;

obtain project approval

c. identify the problem;

choose the project manager

d. estimate the cost;

identify the iterations

Question 64

A representation of some aspect of the system being built is a _______.

Select one:

a. requirement

b. model

c. technique

d. user interface

Question 65

Which of the following describes what the system is required to do?

Select one:

a. Nonfunctional requirements

b. Functional requirements

c. General requirements

d. User requirements

Question 66

Determining team members and assigning responsibilities is done in which Core

Process?

Select one:

a. 3
b. 5

c. 4

d. 6

e. 2

f. 1

Question 67

Application architecture is used to refer to

Select one:

a. the relationship between software applications and the areas of the organization
that they support

b. the application of the information system to solve business problems

c. the architectural structure of the subsystems within a software application

d. the organization and configuration of all software solutions into

information systems

Question 68

What are the first two models, e.g. diagrams that include the entire system, that are
built during the Core Process to discover and understand the details?

Select one or more:

a. Work sequence diagram

b. Package diagram

c. Screen layouts

d. Use case diagram

e. Workflow diagram

f. Class diagram
Question 69

Diagrams and schematic representations of some aspect of a system are examples

of a ______ model.

Select one:

a. graphical

b. textual

c. logical

d. mathematical

Question 70

Which two of the following are activities of Core Process 3? (choose two)

Select one or more:

a. Build an iteration schedule

b. Define test data

c. Develop architectural structure

d. Plan the project iterations

e. Gather detailed information

f. Develop user-interface dialogs

Question 71

Every successful interview requires ____.

Select one:

a. open-ended questions

b. preparation

c. an activity diagram
d. finding the exception conditions

Question 72

A workflow is the sequence of processing steps that completely handles one

business transaction.

Question 73

Clients play what role in the development of the new system?

Select one:

a. Fund the project

b. Lead the project team

c. Develop the project plan

d. Define business processes

Question 74

Core Process 3 involves defining in great detail what the information system needs
to accomplish in order to provide the organization with the desired benefits.

Select one:

True

False

Question 75

Two of the primary elements that are included in a Work Breakdown Structure
include:

Select one:

a. list of tasks and estimated effort

b. subsystem iteration assignments and estimated effort

c. sequence of tasks and estimated effort

d. list of tasks and assigned resources

Question 76

A fact finding user interview can usually be completed in one comprehensive

session.

Select one:

True

False

Question 77

Reliability requirements describe the dependability of a system such as service

outages and incorrect processing.

Question 78

Determine the major subsystems and assigning them to an iteration is done in

which Core Process?

Select one:

a. 5

b. 2

c. 3

d. 6

e. 1

f. 4

Question 79

Which two answers identify the two middle core processes, i.e. core process 3 and
4? (choose two)

Select one or more:

a. Plan and monitor the project

b. Design the components

c. Build and test the system

d. Understand the details of the problem

Question 80

Which of the following items is NOT a part of the application architecture?

Select one:

a. software

b. programming languages and development tools

c. virtual private networks

d. user-interface technology

Question 81

The group that provides direction for the configuration of the new system in the
existing computing environment are called _______.

Select one:

a. Support staff

b. Technical stakeholders

c. System programmers

d. Operational stakeholders

Question 82

Persons who regularly interact with the system as part of their jobs are called
_______.

Select one:
a. operational stakeholders

b. executive stakeholders

c. user stakeholders

d. client stakeholders

Question 83

A development process where the system is grown piece by piece is called

Agile development.

.Question 84

List five steps in the activity to interview users and other stakeholders.

Prepare the question

Meet with individuals or group of users

Obtain and discuss answers to questions

Document the answers

Follow up as needed in future meetings or inteviews

Question 85

_Agile Development model is the term used to describe an information system

development methodology that emphasizes flexibility and rapid response to
anticipate new requirements during development.

Question 86

A document that identifies and lists all of the tasks to be completed within an
iteration is called a work breakdwon structure

Question 87

A diagram that shows the overall structure of a system as it exists after it is

deployed is called what?
Select one:

a. Architectural class diagram

b. Design class diagram

c. System and subsystem diagram

d. Software components diagram

Question 88

If the analysts understand the major business processes, it is not usually necessary
to create a comprehensive list of all business processes.

Select one:

True

False

Question 89

An activity diagram describes the sequential flow of user activities.

Question 90

____ is an important part of each interview.

Select one:

a. Follow-up

b. Review of the requirements models

c. An agenda

d. Finalize processing decisions

Question 91

Which of the following statements is correct about questionnaires?

Select one:
a. Questionnaires are well suited to help you learn about processes, workflows, or
techniques.

b. Questionnaires have a limited and specific use in information gathering.

c. Stakeholders always return questionnaires that contain many open-ended

questions.

d. Questionnaires are the most frequently used method to gather user information.

Question 92

The S in the FURPS acronym stands for _______.

Select one:

a. Software requirements

b. Security requirements

c. System requirements

d. Screen and reporting requirements

Question 93

Supportabilty requirements describe how a system is configured, monitored,

maintained, and updated.

Question 94

An information system consists of

Select one:

a. applications, screens, and database

b. software, database, and manual processes

c. software, hardware, and database

d. software, hardware, and network

Question 95
Programming is included in which Core Process?

Select one:

a. 3

b. 4

c. 1

d. 6

e. 5

f. 2

Question 96

In iterative development the system is grown organically.

Select one:

True

False

Question 97

_______ requirements are based on the procedures and rules that the organization
uses to run its business.

Select one:

a. System

b. Physical

c. Logical

d. Functional

Question 98

_______ requirements are characteristics of the system other than the business
procedures it must support.

Select one:

a. System

b. Physical

c. Implementation

d. Nonfunctional

Question 99

Interface requirements describe interactions between systems, e.g. the method of

communication between one system and another system.

Question 100

What is the term that is used to describe all the activities to build, launch, and
maintain an information system?

System Development Life Cycle

 SYSTEM ANALYSIS MCQs
(We are Together)
1. …………………………. is an important factor of management information
system.
A. System
B. Data
C. Process
D. All

2. …………………………. level supply information to strategic tier for the use of

top management.
A. Operational
B. Environmental
C. Competitive
D. Tactical

3. In a DFD external entities are represented by a

A. Rectangle
B. Ellipse
C. Diamond shaped box
D. Circle

4. …………… can be defined as data that has been processed into a form that is
meaningful to the recipient and is of real or perceive value in current or
prospective decisions.
A. System
B. Information
C. Technology
D. Service

5. Use the new system as the same time as the old system to compare the results.
This is known as ……
A. Procedure Writing
B. Simultaneous processing
C. Parallel Operation
D. File Conversion

6. After the design phase the document prepared is known as………………

A. system specification
B. performance specification
C. design specification
D. None of these

7. A data flow can

A. Only emanates from an external entity
B. Only terminates in an external entity
C. May emanate and terminate in an external entity
D. May either emanate or terminate in an external entity but not both

8. …………… 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

9. Which of the following is / are the Characteristics of information?

A. Accuracy and Relevance
B. Form of information and Timeliness
C. Completeness and Purpose
D. All A, B & C

10. The data Flow Diagram is the basic component of …………… system
A. Conceptual
B. Logical
C. Physical
D. None of the above

11. Data cannot flow between two data stores because

A. it is not allowed in DFD
B. a data store is a passive repository of data
C. data can get corrupted
D. they will get merged

12. The characteristics of well-designed system area) Practical b) Effective c)

Secure d) Reliable e) Flexible f) Economical
A. a, b, c and d
B. a, c, d and e
C. a, b, c, d and e
D. a, b, c, d, e and f

13. ……………. gives defining the flow of the data through and organization or a
company or series of tasks that may or may not represent computerized processing.
A. System process
B. System flowchart
C. System design
D. Structured System

14. In the Analysis phase, the development of the ____________ occurs, which is
a clear statement of the goals and objectives of the project.
A. documentation
B. flowchart
C. program specification
D. design

15. Actual programming of software code is done during the ____________ step in
the SDLC.
A. Maintenance and Evaluation
B. Design
C. Analysis
D. Development and Documentation

16. Enhancements, upgrades, and bug fixes are done during the ____________
step in the SDLC.
A. Maintenance and Evaluation
B. Problem/Opportunity Identification
C. Design
D. Development and Documentation

17. HIPO stand for

A. Hierarchy input process output
B. Hierarchy input plus output
C. Hierarchy plus input process output
D. Hierarchy input output Process

18. Advantages of system flowcharts ………………….

A. Effective communication
B. Effective analysis
C. Queasier group or relationships
D. All A, B, C

19. ……………… is a tabular method for describing the logic of the decisions to
be taken.
A. Decision tables
B. Decision tree
C. Decision Method
D. Decision Data

20. The approach used in top‐down analysis and design is

A. to identify the top-level functions by combining many smaller components into
a single entity
B. to prepare flow charts after programming has been completed
C. to identify a top-level function and then create a hierarchy of lower‐level
modules and components.
D. All of the above

21. Documentation is prepared

A. at every stage
B. at system design
C. at system analysis
D. at system development

22. Decision tree uses

A. pictorial depictation of alternate conditions
B. nodes and branches
C. consequences of various depicted alternates
D. All of the above

23. Problem analysis is done during

A. system design phase
B. systems analysis phase
C. before system test
D. All of the above

24. A decision table facilitates conditions to be related to

A. Actions
B. Programs
C. Tables
D. Operation

25. 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

26. An appraisal, of a system's performance after it has been installed, is called

system
A. planning
B. review
C. maintenance
D. batch Processing

27. An example of a hierarchical data structure is

A. Array
B. Linked list
C. Tree
D. All of the above

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. …………………. 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

32. A rectangle in a DFD represents

A. a process
B. a data store
C. an external entity
D. an input unit
33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. Requirement specification is carried out

A. after requirements are determined
B. before requirements are determined
C. simultaneously with requirements determination
D. independent of requirements determination

37. The role of a system analyst drawing up a requirements specification is similar

to
A. architect designing a building
B. a structural engineer designing a building
C. a contractor constructing a building
D. the workers who construct a building

38. It is necessary to consult the following while drawing up requirement

specification
A. only top managers
B. only top and middle management
C. only top, middle and operational managers
D. top, middle and operational managers and also all who will use the system

39. In order to understand the working of an organization for which a computer

based system is being designed, an analyst must
A. look at only current work and document flow in the organization
B. discuss with top-level and middle level management only
C. interview top, middle, line managers and also clerks who will enter data and use
the system
D. only clerical and middle level staff who have long experience in the
organization and will be users of the system

40. A feasibility study is carried out

A. after final requirements specifications are drawn up
B. during the period when requirements specifications are drawn up
C. before the final requirements specifications are drawn up
D. at any time

41. The main objective of feasibility study is

A. to assess whether it is possible to meet the requirements specifications
B. to assess if it is possible to meet the requirements specified subject to
constraints of budget, human resource and hardware
C. to assist the management in implementing the desired system
D. to remove bottlenecks in implementing the desired system

42. It is necessary to carry out a feasibility study as

A. top management cannot ensure that a project is feasible before calling a system
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

43. Feasibility study is carried out by

A. managers of the organization
B. system analyst in consultation with managers of the organization
C. users of the proposed system
D. systems designers in consultation with the prospective users of the system
44. Initial requirements specification is
A. not changed till the end of the project
B. continuously changed during project implementation
C. only a rough indication of the requirement
D. changed and finalized after feasibility study

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. Hardware study is required

A. to find out cost of computer system needed
B. to determine the type of computer system and software tools needed to meet the
final system specification
C. to make sure that the system does not become obsolete
D. to find how to implement the system

50. 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

51. System design is carried out

A. as soon as system requirements are determined
B. whenever a system analyst feels it is urgent
C. after final system specifications are approved by the organization
D. whenever the user management feels it should be done

52. The primary objective of system design is to

A. design the programs, databases and test plan
B. design only user interfaces
C. implement the system
D. find out how the system will perform

53. 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

54. The main objective of system evaluation is

A. to see whether the system met specification
B. to improve the system based on operational experience for a period
C. to remove bugs in the programs
D. to asses the efficiency of the system

55. 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

56. 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

57. 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

58. .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

59. Changing an operational information system is

A. impossible
B. expensive and done selectively
C. never required
D. usually done

60. System analysts have to interact with i) managers of organizations ii) users in
the organization iii) programming team iv) data entry operator
A. iii and iv
B. i, ii and iii
C. ii, iii and iv
D. ii and iii

61. The primary responsibility of a systems analyst is to

A. specify an information system which meets the requirements of an organization
B. write programs to meet specifications
C. maintain the system
D. meet managers of the organization regularly

62. The most important attribute of a systems analyst is

A. excellent programming skills
B. very good hardware designing skills
C. very good technical management skills
D. very good writing skills

63. Managers in organizations should not design their own systems as

A. systems have to interact with other systems
B. they do not have the special skills necessary to design systems
C. it is not their job
D. they are always very busy

64. Systems analyst should use software tools in their work as

A. all analysts use them
B. they assist in systematic design of systems
C. they are inexpensive
D. they are easily available

65. 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

66. 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

67. Programmers use _____ to organize and summarize the results of their problem
analysis.
A. Flowcharts
B. Input charts
C. HIPO
D. Output charts

68. Changes made periodically to a system, after its implementation, is known as

system
A. Analysis
B. design
C. development
D. maintenance

69. The first step in systems Development Life Cycle is

A. database design
B. system design
C. preliminary investigation and analysis
D. graphical user interface

70. 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

71. 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

72. 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

73. Coding and testing are done in a

A. top-down manner
B. bottom-up manner
C. ad hoc manner
D. cross sectional manner

74. 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

75. All of the following tools are used for process descriptions except:
A. structured English
B. decision tables
C. pseudocode
D. data dictionaries

76. System design aid should primarily

A. help analyse both data and activities
B. help in documentation
C. help in programming
D. generate code

77. Mistakes made in the system analysis stage show up in:

A. implementation
B. system design
C. system developments
D. All of the above

78. HIPO means

A. is a forms-driven technique in which standard forms are used to document the
information
B. consists of a hierarchy chart and an associated set of input/process/ output charts
C. captures the essence of top-down decomposition.
D. All of the above

79. 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

80. During what phase, the requirement analysis is performed?

A. system design phase
B. system development phase
C. system analysis phase
D. system investigation phase

81. 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

82. 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

83. A feasibility study

A. includes a statement of the problems
B. considers a single solution
C. both (a) and (b)
D. a list of alternative solution considered

84. Which of the following is (are) the characteristic(s) of a system?

A. organization
B. Interaction
C. Interdependence
D. All of the above
85. A graphic representation of an information system is called
A. flow chart
B. pictogram
C. data flow diagram
D. histogram

86. 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

87. To which phase of SDLC, is file conversion related?

A. System Implementation
B. System analysis
C. System development
D. System design

88. Which of the following is not considered as a tool at the system design phase?
A. pie chart
B. data-flow diagram
C. decision table
D. systems flowchart
89. Which are the tools not used for System Analysis
A. System - test data
B. Decision table
C. Data Flow Diagram
D. Flowcharts

90. The code used for the validation purpose is known

A. Self checking code
B. Sequence code
C. Alpha numeric code
D. Group classification code

91. A data dictionary is useful as (i) it is a documentation aid (ii) it assists in

designing input form (iii) it contains all 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)

92. By metadata we mean

A. very large data
B. data about data
C. data dictionary
D. meaningful data
93. A data dictionary is usually developed
A. At requirements specification phase
B. During feasibility analysis
C. When DFD is developed
D. When a datadase is designed

94. 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

95. A data element in a data dictionary may have

A. only integer value
B. no value
C. only real value
D. only decimal value

96. A concize code is necessarily

A. Precise
B. Meaningful
C. Comprehensive
D. Difficult

97. Serial numbers used as codes are(i) concize (ii ) meaningful (iii) expandable
(iv) comprehensive
A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. ii and iv
D. i and iii

98. Block codes are (i)concize (ii )meaningful (iii)expandable (iv)comprehensive

A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. iii and iv
D. i and iii
99. Group classification codes are(i)concize (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

100. Significant codes are(i)concize (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

101. In significant codes some or all parts of the code

A. .are meaningful
B. are usable
C. are significant
D. represent values

102. 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
103. 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

104. The primary tool used in structured design is a:

A. structure chart
B. structure chart
C. program flowchart
D. module

105. How many steps are in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10
106. The first step in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is:
A. Analysis.
B. Design.
C. Problem/Opportunity Identification.
D. Development and Documentation.

107. Most modern software applications enable you to customize and automate
various features using small custom-built “miniprograms” called:
A. macros.
B. code.
C. routines.
D. subroutines.

108. The organized process or set of steps that needs to be followed todevelop an
information system is known as the:
A. analytical cycle.
B. design cycle.
C. program specification.
D. system development life cycle.

109. The final step in the Sytem development life cycle (SDLC)?
A. Analysis
B. Operational
C. Development
D. Design

110. The make-or-buy decision is associated with the ____________ step inthe
SDLC.
A. Problem/Opportunity Identification
B. Design
C. Analysis
D. Development and Documentation

111. In the Analysis phase, the development of the ____________ occurs,which is

a clear statement of the goals and objectives of the project.
A. documentation
B. flowchart
C. program specification
D. design

112. Actual programming of software code is done during the ____________step

in the SDLC.
A. Maintenance and Evaluation
B. Design
C. Analysis
D. Development and Documentation

113. Enhancements, upgrades, and bug fixes are done during the ____________
step in the SDLC.
A. Maintenance and Evaluation
B. Problem/Opportunity Identification
C. Design
D. Development and Documentation

114. The ____________ determines whether the project should go forward.

A. feasibility assessment
B. opportunity identification
C. system evaluation
D. program specification

115. Technical writers generally provide the ____________ for the newsystem.
A. programs
B. network
C. analysis
D. documentation

116. ___________ design and implement database structures.

A. Programmers
B. Project managers
C. Technical writers
D. Database administrators

117. ____________ spend most of their time in the beginning stages of the SDLC,
talking with end-users, gathering information, documenting systems, and
proposing solutions.
A. Systems analysts
B. Project managers
C. Network engineers
D. Database administrators

118. ____________ manage the system development, assign staff, manage the
budget and reporting, and ensure that deadlines are met.
A. Project managers
B. Network engineers
C. Graphic designers
D. Systems analysts

119. ____________ is the process of translating a task into a series of commands

that a computer will use to perform that task.
A. Project design
B. Installation
C. Systems analysis
D. Programming

120. Debugging is:

A. creating program code.
B. finding and correcting errors in the program code.
C. identifying the task to be computerized.
D. creating the algorithm.

121. Translating the problem statement into a series of sequential steps describing
what the program must do is known as:
A. coding.
B. debugging.
C. creating the algorithm.
D. writing documentation.

122. Translating the algorithm into a programming language occurs at

the____________ step of the PDLC.
A. Debugging
B. Coding
C. Testing and Documentation
D. Algorithm Development

123. The problem statement should include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. input.
B. output.
C. processing.
D. storage.

124. 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.
A. testing plan
B. error handler
C. IPO cycle
D. input-output specification

125. 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

126. Information requirements of an organization can be determined by

A. interviewing managers and users and arriving at the requirements based on
consensus
B. finding out what similar organizations do
C. telling organization what they need based on your experience
D. sending a questionnaire to all employees of the organization

127. It is necessary to prioritize information requirements of an organization at

therequirements 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

128. 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
129. It is necessary to consult the following while drawing up requirement
specification
A. only top managers
B. only top and middle management
C. only top, middle and operational managers
D. top, middle and operational managers and also all who will use the system

130. In order to understand the working of an organization for which a

computer-based system is being designed, an analyst must
A. look at only current work and document flow in the organization
B. discuss with top-level and middle level management only
C. interview top, middle, line managers and also clerks who will enter data and use
the system
D. only clerical and middle level staff who have long experience in the
organization and will be users of the system

131. The main objective of feasibility study is

A. to assess whether it is possible to meet the requirements specifications
B. to assess if it is possible to meet the requirements specified subject to
constraints of budget, human resource and hardware
C. to assist the management in implementing the desired system
D. to remove bottlenecks in implementing the desired system

132. It is necessary to carry out a feasibility study as

A. top management can not ensure that a project is feasible before calling a system
analyst
B. top management is not sure what they want from the system
C. even though top management is in favor of the system, technology may not be
mature for implementation
D. all organizations do it

133. 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

134. System test plan is specified

A. when the final specifications are drawn up
B. during feasibility study
C. during the requirements specifications stage
D. during system study stage

135. 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

136. 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
137. .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

138. The primary responsibility of a systems analyst is to

A. specify an information system which meets the requirements of an organization
B. write programs to meet specifications
C. maintain the system
D. meet managers of the organization regularly

139. The responsibilities of a system analyst includei) 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
A. i and ii
B. i, ii and iv
C. i, ii, iii and iv
D. i, ii and iii

140. Among the attributes of a good systems analyst the following are essentiali)
knowledge of organization ii) analytical mind iii) ability to communicate orally iv)
excellent mathematical abilities
A. i and ii
B. i, ii and iii
C. i, ii and iv
D. i, iii and iv

141. Managers in organizations should not design their own systems as

A. systems have to interact with other systems
B. they do not have the special skills necessary to design systems
C. it is not their job
D. they are always very busy

142. ……………….. includes review of the existing procedures and information

flow.
A. Feasibility Study
B. Feasibility report
C. System Design
D. System analysis

143. Organization chart is a type of

A. basic chart
B. IPO chart
C. Hierarchical chart
D. step chart

144. …………….. refers to the collection of information pertinent to systems

Project.
A. Data transfer
B. Data gathering
C. Data Embedding
D. Data Request

145. ………………….. means coordinated effort, to communicate the information

of thesystem written form.
A. System documentation
B. Resource required
C. Development schedule
D. User Document

146. It specifies the structure of an organization

A. Organization chart
B. DFD
C. Flowchart
D. IPO chart

147. To create vehicle of information to provide evidence in the development

process and tomonitor the process. This is one of the objectives of
A. Analysis
B. Design
C. Development
D. Documentation

148. A …………. System is no more than idea

A. Conceptual
B. Logical
C. Physical
D. All of the above

149. 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

150. Error report is an example of

A. Output process
B. Input process
C. Process
D. None of these