System Analyist

Question 1.

How many steps are in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?A. 4B. 5C. 6D. 10

Question 2.

The first step in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is:A. Analysis.B. Design.C. Problem/Opportunity Identification.D. Development and Documentation.

Question 3.

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.

Question 4.

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

Question 5.

How many steps are in the program development life cycle (PDLC)?A. 4B. 5C. 6D. 10

Question 6.

The make-or-buy decision is associated with the ____________ step in the SDLC.A. Problem/Opportunity IdentificationB. DesignC. AnalysisD. Development and Documentation

Question 7.

In the Analysis phase, the development of the ____________ occurs, which is a clear statement of the goals and objectives of the project.A. documentationB. flowchartC. program specificationD. design

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Question 8.

Actual programming of software code is done during the ____________ step in the SDLC.A. Maintenance and EvaluationB. DesignC. AnalysisD. Development and Documentation

Question 9.

Enhancements, upgrades, and bug fixes are done during the ____________ step in the SDLC.A. Maintenance and EvaluationB. Problem/Opportunity IdentificationC. DesignD. Development and Documentation

Question 10.

The ____________ determines whether the project should go forward.A. feasibility assessmentB. opportunity identificationC. system evaluationD. program specification

Question 11.

Technical writers generally provide the ____________ for the new system.A. programsB. networkC. analysisD. documentation

Question 12.

____________ design and implement database structures.A. ProgrammersB. Project managersC. Technical writersD. Database administrators

Question 13.

____________ 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 analystsB. Project managersC. Network engineersD. Database administrators

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Question 14.

____________ manage the system development, assign staff, manage the budget and reporting, and ensure that deadlines are met.A. Project managersB. Network engineersC. Graphic designersD. Systems analysts

Question 15.

____________ is the process of translating a task into a series of commands that a computer will use to perform that task.A. Project designB. InstallationC. Systems analysisD. Programming

Question 16.

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.

Question 17.

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.

Question 18.

Translating the algorithm into a programming language occurs at the ____________ step of the PDLC.A. DebuggingB. CodingC. Testing and DocumentationD. Algorithm Development

Question 19.

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

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Question 20.

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 planB. error handlerC. IPO cycleD. input-output specification

Answers

1. c2. c3. a4. d5. b6. b7. c8. d9. a10. a11. d12. d13. a14. a15. d16. b17. c18. b19. d20. a

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Question 1 A transaction processing system is concerned withA. Operational day-to-day activities.B. Strategic decision-making support.C. A large database of specialised knowledge.D. Support for an organisation’s management needs.

Question 2A store manager of Red Fried Chicken only makes operational decisions based on daily reports.An example of a decision the manager would make isA. Changing the type of products sold.B. Reducing the price of unsold chickens.C. Implementing a national TV campaign.D. Opening a new store in a nearby suburb.

Question 3Which of the following could not be considered an organisational goal?A. Increase company profit margin.B. Expand customer base.C. Provide quality service.D. Complete backups every Friday.

Question 4An organisation’s goal is to ‘improve the communication of events to members’. Which of the following strategies would best achieve this aim?A. Reduce labour costs.B. Produce a regular newsletter.C. Make sure all membership information is accurate.D. Use a spreadsheet to keep track of finances.

Question 5 The profile of an audience can include itsA. Employment category, income level and average age.B. Employment category, favourite colour and average age.C. Tax file number, income level and years of employment.D. Educational level, Medicare number and name of doctor.

Question 18Which of the following is not a component of an information system?A. EquipmentB. End-userC. Organisational goalsD. Procedures

Question 19Which of the following would not be considered an end-user of an information system?A. A student who accesses information on a website.B. A programmer who writes code for a software module.C. A customer who uses a credit card in an EFTPOS machine.D. A sales assistant in a video shop who searches a database for a specific title.

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Question 20 Which of the following would improve the effectiveness of a system?A. Install a barcode reader to reduce the time needed to enter data.B. Make it easier for employees to access information by developing a database.C. Allow management to make timely decisions by providing up-to-date information in

a spreadsheet.D. Automate a manual process to reduce salaries.

Question 28The correct order of steps to solve a problem isA. Analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate, implement, document.B. Analyse, design, test, develop, document, implement, evaluate.C. Design, analyse, develop, document, implement, test, evaluate.D. Analyse, design, develop, test, document, implement, evaluate.

Question 29A sales assistant needs to record a sale by manually completing a form in a docket book. What is a likely problem that this practice could lead to?A. It takes too long for sales to be recorded and processed.B. The sales assistant is under-qualified for the task.C. The use of a docket book is old fashioned.D. The information in the docket book is not timely.

Question 34A milestone in project management indicatesA. The passing of 50% of the time allocated to the project.B. The completion of the project.C. The conclusion of an important stage of a project and has zero time duration.D. The conclusion of an important stage of a project and has a time duration equal to

the sum of the time durations for each step of that stage.

Question 35A project has a critical path of 21 days. The ‘testing the solution’ task has a slack time (or lag time) of three days. What is the minimum time the project can be completed?A. 18 daysB. 21 daysC. 24 daysD. Depends on whether the ‘testing the solutio’ task lies on the critical path.

Question 40Which of the following is a primary source of data?A. A student reads the voltage across a lamp using a voltmeter.B. The meaning of a word is read from a dictionary.C. A website provides information on the cost of air flights.D. A sales brochure indicates what items are on special.

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Question 41A database of patient information for a medical clinic is to be developed. From the patient’s data below, which is the least important?A. Patient’s nameB. Patient’s ageC. Patient’s allergiesD. Patient’s credit rating

Question 42Constraints on data to be used in a presentation includeA. Copyright restrictions, trademarks, validation techniques.B. Copyright restrictions, trademarks, privacy regulations.C. Copyright, privacy regulations, validation techniques.D. Proofreading, validation techniques, testing the message.

Question 44Which design tool would be most appropriate for a website?A. Layout diagramsB. Nassi-Schneidermann diagramC. StoryboardD. Data flow diagram

Question 45A web-based solution has been developed and needs to be tested. Which attributes should be tested?A. Useability, functionality, spelling.B. Useability, spelling, presentation.C. Useability, functionality, presentation.D. Spelling, functionality, presentation.

Question 62A patient’s medical records are found at the tip. Which of the following is true?A. This is a breach of the Health Records Act 2001.B. This is a breach of the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.C. This is embarrassing but is not actually in breach of any law. D. The owner of the tip is liable for damages.

Question 64One way to secure data for transmission over a network is toA. Validate the dataB. Encrypt the dataC. Decrypt the dataD. Archive the data

Question 65A disaster recovery plan should includeA. Biometric technology replacement plan, backup plan, recovery plan, test plan.B. Biometric technology replacement plan, emergency plan, backup plan, recovery

plan.C. Biometric technology replacement plan, emergency plan, backup plan, test plan.D. Emergency plan, backup plan, recovery plan, test plan.

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Question 66Accidental damage to an information system can be caused byA. User error.B. Failure to follow file management procedures.C. Failure of hardware components.D. All of the above.

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System Study involves

A. study of an existing system

B. documenting the existing system.

C. identifying current deficiencies and establishing new goals

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

Answer: Option D

2.

The primary tool used in structured design is a:

A. structure chart

B. data-flow diagram

C. program flowchart

D. module


Answer: Option A

3.

In a _____ one module of the new information system is activates at a time.

A. System Development Life Cycle

B. CASE tool

C. Phased Conversion

D. Success factors

E. Move of the above.

Answer: Option C

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4.

In Prototyping

A. BASIC is used

B. COBOL is used

C. 4GLs are used

D. system is documented


Answer: Option C

5.

The step-by-step instructions that solve a problem are called _____.

A. An algorithm

B. A list

C. A plan

D. A sequential structure


Answer: Option A6.

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 an d then create a hierarchy of lower-level modules and components.

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

7.

Which of the following is not a factor in the failure of the systems developments projects?

A. size of the company

B. inadequate user involvement

C. failure of systems integration

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D. continuation of a project that should have been cancelled


-Answer: Option A

8.

A Ring, refers to a record chain, the last of which refers to the first record, in the chain, is called a/an

A. addressing

B. location

C. pointer

D. loop


-Answer: Option C

9.

The primary tool used in structured design is a:

A. data-flow diagram

B. module

C. structure chart

D. program flowchart


-Answer: Option C

10.

A problem's _____ will answer the question, "What information will the computer need to know in order to either print or display the output times?"

A. Input

B. Output

C. Processing

D. Purpose


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Answer: Option A

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11.

Which of the following statements, is (are) not true for the lease option

A.Lease charges are lower than rental charges for the same period and are also tax deductable.

B.Lease may be written to show higher payments is early years to reflect the decline in value of the system

C. Insurance, maintenance and other expenses are included in the rental charge

D. All of the above


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Answer: Option C

12.

The two classifications of inputs are

A. energies and maintenance

B. maintenance and waste

C. maintenance and signal

D. products and waste


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Answer: Option C

13.

Documentation is prepared

A. at every stage

B. at system design

C. at system analysis

D. at system development


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-Answer: Option A

14.

System Implementation Phase entails

A. System check outs

B. Pilot run

C. Parallel runs

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option A

15.

Which of the following is not true of the conversion phase of the development life cycle?

A. the user and systems personnel must work closely together.

B. steps must be taken to phase out the old system

C. documentation should be emphasized

D. the non machine components of the system should be considered


-Answer: Option C16.

Managers who are potential users of the MIS

A. select the optimum equipment configurations

B. evaluate alternate equipment configurations

C. describe information needs

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option E

17.

Positive testing is

A. running the system with line data by the actual user

B.making sure that the new programs do in fact process certain transactions according to Specifications

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C. is checking the logic of one or more programs in the candidate system

D. testing changes made in an existing or a new program


-Answer: Option B

18.

Data Definition Language (DDL)

A. describes how data are structured in the data base

B. specifies for the DBMS what is required; the techniques used to process data

C. determine how data must be structured to produce the user's view

D. All of the above

-Answer: Option A

19.

In phase 1 of the system development life cycle, which of the following aspects are usually analyzed?

A. outputs

B. input (transactions)

C. controls

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

20.

During the maintenance phase

A. System requirements are established

B. System analysis is carried out

C. Programs are tested

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option E

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21.

To run the old system and the new system at the same time for a specified period, the system implementation approach used is

A. pilot

B. phased

C. parallel

D. direct


-Answer: Option C

22.

The mistake, committed by interchanging two digits in a numeric held, during data entry, is called

A. transposition error

B. transcription error

C. Beta testing error

D. Alpha testing error


-Answer: Option A

23.

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: Option D.

24.

Problem analysis is done during

A. system design phase

B. systems analysis phase

C. before system test

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D. All of the above


-Answer: Option B

25.

Top-down programming is

A. a group of related fields

B. a map of the programmer's view of the data

C.an approach in which the top module is first tested then program modules are added from the highest level to the lowest level

D.a series or group of components that perform one or more operations of a more complex system



A decision table facilitates conditions to be related to

A. actions

B. programs

C. tables

D. operation


-Answer: Option A

27.

On the feasibility committee, department representatives serve as:

A. direct users of the new system

B. liaison to their departments

C. ready sources of information

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D.

28.

A _____ is an outline of a process that keeps develop successful information systems

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B. CASE tool


D. Success Factors

E. Move of the above

-Answer: Option A

29.

A branch office, location or other data processing centres, where a newly developed system is used under normal operating conditions for several months, to test it, is called

A. beta test data

B. alpha test data

C. string test data

D. system test data


-Answer: Option A.

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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: Option B31.

Elapsed time, between initiating a query and receiving a response is called

A. response time

B. waiting time

C. processing time

D. Turnaround time


-Answer: Option D

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32.

During the system study, the executive vice-president and the other managers exercise their responsibility of

A. planning

B. controlling

C. directing

D. organizing


-Answer: Option B

33.

Which of the following is (are) not a tool for Application Prototyping?

A. Application generators

B. third generation language

C. screen generators

D. report generators


-Answer: Option B

34.

Data manipulation language (DML)

A. describes how data are structured in the data base

B. specifies for the DBMS what is required; the techniques used to process data

C. determine how data must be structured to produce the user's view

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option B

35.

The set of. instructions for how to tie a bow is an example of the _____Structure.

A. Control B. Repetition

C. Selection D. Sequence

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E. switching

-Answer: Option D36.

Which of the following appropriately explains the desirable characteristic of good system design?

A. Modular approach

B. Proper documentation

C. Conversion

D. Long discussions


-Answer: Option A

37.

An example of a hierarchical data structure is

A. array

B. link list

C. tree

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

38.

On a systems flowchart, the online manual keeping of input data is identified by using the

A. online storage symbol

B. Online keyboard symbol

C. keeping operation symbols

D. manual operation symbols


-Answer: Option B

39.

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

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D. All of the above


-Answer: Option A

40.

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 systems



Indexed-Sequential organization

A. means storing records in contiguous blocks according to a key.

B. Stores records sequentially but uses an index to locate records

C. uses an index for each key type

D. has records placed randomly throughout the file


-Answer: Option B

42.

Management's decision to rent a computer system may be based upon

A. tax advantages

B. desire to avoid a large one-time payment

C. operational flexibility in changing hardware

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option E

43.

The rule(s) to follow in constructing decision tables is (are):

A. a decision should be given a name

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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: Option D

44.

Which are the tools not used for System Analysis

A. System - test data

B. Decision table

C. Data Flow Diagram

D. Flowcharts


-Answer: Option A

45.

Back-up procedure helps in

A. restoring the operation whenever there is a disk failure

B.restoring both application and system software whenever there is disk corruption.

C. restoring the data files whenever there is a system crash

D. All of the above



The starting point for development of an MIS is;

A. identification of business processes that are the essence of the business

B. a distributed database management

C. the system has a large number of PCs and a LAN.

D. purchase of a mini computers


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-Answer: Option A

47.

The records in a file or magnetic tape

A. can only be accessed serially

B. have to be arranged in a key sequence

C. are meant for backup

D. cannot be transferred to a disk file


-Answer: Option A

48.

Acceptance testing is



C. is checking the logic of one or more programs in the candidate systems



-Answer: Option A

49.

The _____ symbol is used in a flowchart to represent a step that gets information from the user.

A. Input/Output

B. Process

C. Selection/repetition

D. Start/Stop


-Answer: Option A1.

In top down analyis and design

A. each succeeding phase is more detailed than the phase before it

B. each succeeding phase is as detailed as the phase before it.

C. each succeeding phase is less detailed than the phase before it

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D. aLL of the above


-Answer: Option A

2.

The _____ symbol is used in a flowchart to represent a calculation task.

A. Input B. Output

C. Process D. Start

E. Stop

-Answer: Option C

3.

System prototyping helps the designer in

A. making the programmers understand how the system will function.

B.communicating to the user, quickly, how the system, when developed, will look like and get a feedback.

C. giving a demo of the software, to the system manager to whom he reports

D. both (a) and (b)


-Answer: Option B

4.

Which of the following systems implementation approaches should be used if you want to run the old system and the new system at the same time for a specified period?

A. direct

B. pilot

C. parallel

D. phased


-Answer: Option C

5.

Main characteristic of "ring", in Data structure, is

A. First record points only to the last record

B. Last record points to the first record

C. Many records point to one record

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D. Each record points to all other records


-Answer: Option B6.

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: Option A

7.

To avoid errors in transcription and transposition, during data entry, the System Analyst should

A. provide for a check digit

B. provide for a hash totals

C. provide batch totals

D. All of the above

-Answer: Option D

8.

Sequential or series testing is






-Answer: Option C

9.

A consideration evaluated by management when planning to convert to a computer system is :

A. maintenance

B. available software

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C. CPU sized speed

D. All of the above



A system design aid should primarily

A. help analyse both data and activities

B. help in documentation

C. generate code

D. using a graphical user interface


-Answer: Option A

12.

Structured Programming involves

A. decentralisation of program activity

B. functional modularisation

C. localisation of errors

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option B

13.

To reconstruct a system, which of the following key element(s) must be considered :

A. feedback and environment

B. control and processors.

C. outputs and inputs

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

14.

The conditions immediately outside a system is called

A. The boundary

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B. The interface

C. The environment

D. The protocols


-Answer: Option C

15.

A feasibility document should contain all of the following except:

A. project name

B. problem descriptions

C. feasible alternative

D. data-flow diagrams


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Answer: Option B16.

Which of the following is used when a company goes outside its organization to develop a new system?

A. data flow diagram

B. systems flowchart

C. project dictionary

D. request for proposal

E. Norte of the above

-Answer: Option D

17.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a system

A. operates for some purpose

B. has homogeneous components

C. has interacting components

D. operates within a boundary


-Answer: Option B

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18.

Which of the following is not considered a tool at the system Design phase?

A. Data-Flow Diagram

B. Decision Table

C. Pie chart

D. System Flowchart


-Answer: Option C

19.

Which of the following is a graphic representation of the modules in the System and the interconnection between them

A. Pie chart

B. Flow chart

C. Structural chart

D. System chart


-Answer: Option C

20.

A group of related fields, is known as

A. tuple

B. schema

C. records

D. file


-Answer: Option A21.

Advantages of data base system is (are)

A. storage space duplication is eliminated

B. all applications share centralized files

C. data are stored once in the data base and are easily accessible when needed

D. All of the above

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-Answer: Option D

22.

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: Option B

23.

The structure chart is:

A. a document of what has to be accomplished

B. a hierarchical partitioning of the program

C. a statement of information-processing requirements

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option B

24.

Top Management is more interested in

A. day-to-day operations

B. strategic decisions

C. tactical decision

D. both b and c


-Answer: Option D

25.

Which of the following is a function of the process step of data processing?

A. protect

B. index

C. retrieval

D. update

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In a Decision tree

A. the root is drawn on the left and is the starting point on the decision sequence

B. the branch, to be followed, depends on the conditions and decisions, to be made

C.the nodes represent the conditions, with the right wise of tree listing the actions to be taken

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

27.

A file containing multiple indices to the data is called a/an

A. indexed file

B. sequential file

C. indexed-sequential file

D. inverted file


-Answer: Option D

28.

The short statements that represent the steps the computer needs to follow to solve a problem are called

A. Flowcharts

B. Flow diagrams

C. IPO charts

D. Pseudocharts

E. Pseudocode

-Answer: Option E

29.

Which of the following is not a factor in the failure of a systems development project ?

A. inadequate user involvement

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B. failure of systems integration

C. size of company

D. continuation of a project that should have been cancelled


-Answer: Option C

30.

Most algorithms follow the format of

A.Entering the input items, then displaying the input items, and then processing the output items

B.Entering the input items, then processing the output items, and then displaying the output items

C.Entering the input items, then processing the input items, and then displaying the output items

D.Entering the output items, then displaying the output items, and then processing the output items

E.Entering the output items, then processing the output items, and then displaying the output items


Tracing, of any input record or process, performed on a system, back to its original source, is an

A. audit trial

B. report generation

C. batch processing

D. conversion


-Answer: Option A

32.

Which of the following is used when a company goes outside its organization to develop a new system?

A. request for proposal

B. data flow diagram

C. systems flowchart

D. project directory

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-Answer: Option A

33.

In functional decomposition, the data flow diagram

A. is ignored

B.is partitioned according to the "closeness" of the datagrams and data storage items

C. is partitioned according to the logical "closeness" of the actigrams

D. both (a) and (c)


-Answer: Option C

34.

The approach used in top-down analysis and and design is

A. to prepare flowcharts after programming has been completed

B.to identify a top level function and then create a hierarchy of lower level modules and components

C.to identify the top level functions by combining many smaller components into a single entity.

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option B

35.

In the system concepts, term organization

A. implies structure and order

B.refers to the mannar in which each component functions with other components of the system.

C. means that parts of the computer system depend on one the another.

D. refers to the holism of systems


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Answer: Option A36.

The two classification of inputs are:

A. energies and maintenance

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B. products and waste

C. maintenance and waste

D. maintenance and signal


-Answer: Option D

37.

_____ use standardized symbols to represent an algorithm.

A. Flowcharts

B. Flow diagrams

C. IPO charts

D. Pseudocharts

E. Pseudocode

-Answer: Option A

38.

The background and experience of analyst include;

A. a background in systems theory and organization behavior

B.familiarity with the makeup and inner workings of major application areas such as financial accounting, personnel administration, marketing and sales, operations management, model building, and production control.

C.competence in system tools and methodologies and a practical knowledge of one or more programming and data base languages.

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

39.

Structured design methodology is an approach to design that adheres to rales based on principles such as

A. top-down refinement

B. bottom-up design

C. data flow analysis

D. All of the above

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-Answer: Option C

40.

Reverse video is a technique of

A. showing data with half brightness

B. showing data upside down on the screen

C. hiding confidential data on the screen

D. emphasizing data by reversing the foreground and background


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Answer: Option D41.

Unit testing is






-Answer: Option D

42.

A checksum digit is used for detecting Errors in

A. Data transmission

B. Arithmetic operations

C. Logical operations

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option A

43.

Which of the following is used to derive the address, of a record from the record key

A. comma

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B. hashing

C. variable

D. field


-Answer: Option B

44.

The records in a file on magnetic tape

A. can only be accessed serially

B. are meant for backup

C. cannot be transformed to a disk file

D. have to be arranged in a key sequence


-Answer: Option A

45.

Data structuring is refined through a process called

A. structuring process

B. hierarchical structure

C. normalization

D. Relation structure


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Answer: Option C46.

Backup and recovery procedures are primarily implemented to

A. handle the contingency when a file gets corrupted

B. to provide data redundancy

C. to show different versions of data and programs

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option A

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47.

A Decision - Table is

A. a way of representing the information flow

B. a way of representing multiple conditions

C. a ways to get an accurate picture of the system

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option B

48.

A system analyst designs a new system by

A. identifying sub systems and the interfaces between sub systems

B. adopting a developed system to the present environment

C. developing the system as a large, single unit

D. propose alternatives to the current system


-Answer: Option A

49.

"User friendly" computers have ensured that

A. management requires no system analysis and design.

B. programmers are no longer needed

C. structured programming is not needed

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option E

50.

Mistakes made in the requirements analysis stage show up in

A. System design

B. System development

C. System testing

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D. System implementation


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Answer: Option D.

An example of a hierarchical data structure is

A. array

B. Link list

C. tree

D. ring


-Answer: Option C

2.

Pointers are useful in

A. Locating a particular sector of a magnetic disk

B. Pointing mistakes in input data

C. Traversing a linked list

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

3.

On-line data entry is most suitable in the case of

A. updating payroll master

B. entering monthly journal entries

C. Processing payment of cheque in a bank

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

4.

A Pseudocode is

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A. a machine - level code

B. a random number

C. a flow chart

D. Structured English to communicate the logic of a program


-Answer: Option D

5.

Which of the following file types has the least life

A. Master file

B. Program file

C. Transaction file

D. Work file


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Answer: Option D6.

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: Option A

7.

A word processor designed for programmers is called

A. a formatter

B. a compiler

C. an editor

D. a debugger


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-Answer: Option C

8.

A statement - by - statement description of a procedure is detailed in a;

A. written narrative

B. procedure's log

C. systems flowchart

D. record layout


-Answer: Option A

9.

Cost-Benefit analysis

A. evaluates the tangible and non-tangible factors

B. compares the cost, with the benefits, of introducing a computer-based system

C. estimates the hardware and software costs

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

10.

The term used to refer to the checking of outputs of a computer, with the corresponding input documents, is called

A. auditing around the computer

B. auditing through the computer

C. process control

D. beta-test


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Answer: Option A11.

Which of the following is not a requirement of structured design?

A. It should be made up of a hierarchy of modules

B. It should use many GOTO statements

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C. The code should be executed in a top-to-bottom fashion within each module

D.Each module should be as independent as possible of all other modules, except its parent


-Answer: Option B

12.

A hierarchical chart that divides a large program into modules, in which greater details is designed in successively lower programming levels, is called a

A. Scheme

B. sub-schema

C. Structure

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

13.

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

A. organization

B. Interaction

C. Interdependence

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

14.

The term Parallel Run refers to

A. the same job run on two different computer to test their speeds

B. the processing of two different jobs initiated from two terminals.

C. the concurrent operation of an existing system and a new system

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

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15.

The "big picture" diagram of a system is the

A. block diagram

B. logic diagram

C. system flowchart

D. program flowchart


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Answer: Option C16.

Which of the following is the most critical requirement of a Passenger Reservation System?

A. ease of programming

B. response time

C. graphical user Interface

D. printing of tickets


-Answer: Option B

17.

Announcement of MIS implementation is made by

A. operational level managers

B. tactical level managers

C. the president

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

18.

A problem's _____ will answer the question, "What does the user want to see either printed or displayed on the screen?"

A. Input

B. Output

C. Processing

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D. Purpose


-Answer: Option B

19.

A graphic representation of an information system is called

A. flow chart

B. pictogram

C. data flow diagram

D. histogram


-Answer: Option C

20.

The outstanding Invoice file should be stared on a Pardon Access Storage Device if

A. invoice data entry is on-line.

B. payment recording is done in a batch rode

C. inquires concerning payable are to be answered on-line

D. last record points to the first record


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Answer: Option C21.

In Decision trees

A.nodes represent the conditions, with the right side of tree listing the actions to be taken

B. the root is drawn on the left and is the starting point on the decision sequence.

C. the branch depends on the condition and decisions to made

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

22.

Which of the following is not a requirement of structured design?

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A. It should use many GO TO statements

B. The code should be executed in a top-to-bottom fashion within each module

C. It should be made up of a hierarchy of modules

D.Each module should be as independent as possible of all other modules, except its parent


-Answer: Option A

23.

The Data flow diagram (DFD) shows;

A. the flow of data

B. the processes

C. the areas where they are stored.

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

24.

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: Option C

25.

A data flow diagram is

A. the modern version of flowchart

B. mainly used at the systems specification stage.

C. the primary output of the systems design phase

D. All of the above


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Answer: Option B26.

Environment in systems parlance refers to

A. a sub-system

B. the boundary

C. a part outside the boundaries

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

27.

When desk-checking an algorithm, you should set up a table that contains _____.

A. One column for each input item

B. One column for each output item

C. One column for each processing item

D. Both a and b

E. a, b, and c

-Answer: Option E

28.

Data dictionary contains detail of

A. data structures

B. data flows

C. data stores

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

29.

Which of the following statements is true

A. as parallel run involves two different terminals accessing a common database

B. computers are essential for systems Analysis

C. Flow of information in an organization is always vertical

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D. alpha testing is the verification process a system goes through for the first time


-Answer: Option D

30.

A self check digit is useful in detecting

A. transcription errors only

B. transposition errors only

C. Random errors only

D. All of the above


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Answer: Option D31.

Advantages of Relational Database Management systems are

A. Flexibility, of relating different logical files

B. Security controls can be more easily implemented.

C.Data independence since it allows the database to grow by adding new attributes and relations.

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

32.

A turnkey package includes

A. software

B. hardware

C. training

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

33.

A square symbols

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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: Option A

34.

A pseudocode is

A. a machine code

B. a computer generated random number

C. a protocol used in data communication

D. an easy way to communicate the logic of a program, in English like statements


-Answer: Option D

35.

During system study, data can be collected through

A. questionnaires

B. interviews

C. on-site observations

D. All of the above


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Answer: Option D36.

Which of the following represents processor activities, methods, and procedures in a data flow diagram?

A. datagram

B. actigram

C. feed back

D. flow chart

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-Answer: Option C

37.

Conversion method in which users, being used to an old system, continue to use the old system, along with the new system, is

A. Multiprocessing

B. Multitasking

C. Parallel run

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

38.

The person communicating with the manager to identify information needs is the

A. executive vice-president

B. vice- president of information system

C. programmer

D. system analyst


-Answer: Option D

39.

The systems have been classified in different ways

A. physical or abstract

B. open or closed

C. man-made information system

D. All of the above

-Answer: Option D

40.

Which of the following' is NOT a characteristic of good test data?

A. should be comprehensive

B. users do not participate at this preliminary stage

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C. every statement should be executed

D. expected output from the module's execution should be determined manually


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Answer: Option B41.

A structure chart is

A. a document of what has to be accomplished

B. a hierarchical partitioning of the program

C. a statement of information processing requirements

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option B

42.

Which of the following is a function of the process step of data processing?

A. index

B. update

C. protect

D. retrieval


-Answer: Option D

43.

The communication problem involves the

A. analyst and the programmer

B. manager and the analyst

C. programmer and the computer

D. operate and the computer


-Answer: Option B

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44.

The Turnaround is

A.the elapsed time between the receipt of the input and the availability of the output

B. a group of related fields

C. the key information of programming

D.a program statement that violates one or more rules of the language in which it is written


-Answer: Option A

45.

Procedure development occurs within the

A. structured design phase

B. conversion phase

C. system building phase

D. maintenance


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Answer: Option C46.

To which phase of SDLC, is file conversion related?

A. System Implementation

B. System analysis

C. System development

D. System design


-Answer: Option A

47.

You record the algorithm in the _____ column of the IPO chart.

A. Input

B. Output

C. Processing

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D. Purpose


-Answer: Option C

48.

Which of the following is done in order a data in phase 1 of the system development life cycle?

A. reviewing policies and procedures

B. conducting interviews

C. using questionnaires to conduct surveys.

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

49.

System Specifications are used to

A. describe system flows

B. get an accurate picture of the system

C. avoids ambiguity

D. Ail of the above


-Answer: Option D

50.

Which of the following statements is not true

A. A structured chart is a sequential representation of program design

B. the Real-Time system is a particular case of a on-line-system

C. Batch totals are not incorporated while designing real-time applications

D. 4GLs are used for application proto typing


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Answer: Option A1.

The recipe instruction "Beat until smooth' is an example of the _____ structure.

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E. Switching

-Answer: Option B

2.

Which of the following symbols is (are) not the Data Flow Diagram (DFD):

A. a square

B. an open rectangle

C. a circle

D. a triangle

E. a bubble

-Answer: Option D

3.

The packaged design includes all of the following except;

A. program flowcharts

B. system configuration

C. module descriptions

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

4.

The analyst learns of the manager's information needs through use of

A. mail survey

B. in depth interview

C. controlled experiment

D. observation


-Answer: Option B

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5.

In processing controls must be established in a system, in order to

A. prohibit tampering with information by unauthorized person

B. Verify that all data have been processed

C. block or trap faulty data from entry into processing

D. All of the above


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Answer: Option D6.

A data element in a record, that uniquely distinguishes the record, from all other records, is called

A. response time

B. Key

C. System review

D. test data


-Answer: Option B

7.

A Turnaround document

A. is circulated among all the staff of an organization.

B. is circulated among all the heads of departments of an organization.

C. is output at one point which later comes back as an input

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

8.

The first step in the problem-solving process is to _____.

A. Plan the algorithm

B. Analyze the problem

C. Desk-check the algorithm

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D. Evaluate and modify (if necessary) the program

E. Code the algorithm.

-Answer: Option B

9.

Checking the quality of software in both simulated and line environments, is known as

A. checking

B. usability

C. validity

D. validation


-Answer: Option D

10.

Some firms have created a combination position called

A. manager / analyst

B. programmer / operator

C. analyst / programmer

D. manager / operator


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Answer: Option C11.

The first step of the implementation phase is

A. implementation planning

B. select the computer

C. announce the implementation project

D. prepare physical facilities


-Answer: Option A

12.

The advantage of Purchase Option is (are)

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A. No financing is requird. The risk of system obsolescence is shifted to the lessor

B. the flexibility of modifying the system at will

C. Insurances, maintenance, and other expenses are included in the rental charge

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option B

13.

Management's decision to rent a computer system may be based upon

A. desire to avoid a large one-time payment

B. tax advantages

C. operational flexibility in changing hardware

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

14.

All of the following tools are used for process descriptions except:

A. structured english

B. decision tables

C. pseudocode

D. data dictionaries


-Answer: Option D

15.

Which of the following would not be a major deliverable of the structured systems analysis phase.

A. data dictionaries

B. data flow diagrams

C. entity relationship diagrams

D. prototype model

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Answer: Option D16.

System design aid should primarily

A. help analyse both data and activities

B. help in documentation

C. help in programming

D. generate code


-Answer: Option A

17.

Any data that are entered into the computer, for the first time, will go through the process of

A. System testing

B. Sequential testing

C. String testing

D. Validation


-Answer: Option D

18.

Mistakes made in the system analysis stage show up in :

A. implementation

B. system design

C. system developments

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option A

19.

The combination of the top-down and the bottom-up approach may be referred to as an

A. integrative approach

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B. interpretive approach

C. interactive approach

D. both b and c


-Answer: Option A

20.


A. Entity Relationship Diagrams are used to design files

B. Systems Overview can be prescribed by Data Flow Diagrams

C. Phases, in a Systems life cycle, are fixed and invariant.

D. Indexed files are faster than sequential files in all situations


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Answer: Option D21.

The processes at the most detailed level of the data flow diagrams are called

A. transform descriptions

B. functional primitives

C. data flows

D. interfaces


-Answer: Option B

22.

A pseudocode is

A. a protocol used in data communication

B. an easy way to communicate the logic of a program, in EnglishÂ¬like statements

C. a computer generated random number

D. a machine code


-Answer: Option B

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23.

Which of the following is not true of the conversion phase of the development life cycle?

A. the user and systems personnel must work closely together

B. steps must be taken to phase out the old system

C. documentation should be emphasized

D. the non machine components of the system should be considered


-Answer: Option C

24.

Which of the following way(s) the information system and capability are related to each other:

A. improved processing speed

B. increased volume of activities

C. faster retrieval of information

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

25.

Inverted list organization






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Answer: Option C26.

Programmers refer to the goal of solving a problem as the _____.

A. Input

B. Output

C. Processing

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D. Purpose


-Answer: Option B

27.

An indexed file offers the facility of a Random file and the access method of a

A. Sequential file

B. indexed file

C. direct access file

D. random access file


-Answer: Option A

28.

Most algorithms begin by _____.

A. Displaying the input items

B. Displaying the output items

C. Entering the input items into the computer

D. Entering the output items into the computer

E. Processing the input items by doing some calculations on them

-Answer: Option C

29.

The current trend, of computer usage is mainly interactive; the trend, earlier, was

A. batch processing

B. parallel processing

C. random processing

D. multi-task processing


-Answer: Option A

30.

The imitation of a systems investigation may result from:

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A. a manager's formal request

B. a scheduled system's review

C. an analyst's investigation

D. All of the above

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Answer: Option D31.

HIPO

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


-Answer: Option D

32.

An Audit trial is

A.a feature of data processing systems that allows for the study of data as processed from step to step; and auditor can then trace all transactions that affect an account.

B. a data item that characterizes an object

C. two or more data items handled as a unit

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option A

33.

During the implementation phase, the executive vice-president is primarily concerned with

A. planning

B. organizing

C. directing

D. controlling

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-Answer: Option D

34.

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: Option B

35.

Which of the following tools is not used for process descriptions?

A. pseudocodes

B. decision tables

C. structured english

D. data dictionaries


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Answer: Option D36.

Which is the best process to access number of records from the same file?

A. a batch job

B. a real-time job

C. an on-line job

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option A

37.

A consideration evaluated by management when planning to convert to a computer system is

A. available software

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B. vender maintenance

C. CPU size and speed

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

38.

The strategy for eliciting information regarding the user's requirements is (are)

A. asking questions

B. obtaining information from the present system

C. prototyping

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

39.

A menu-driven system

A. can be used only by computer professionals

B. is required only for on-line systems

C. increases the operator's work

D. presents options and allows the user to make selections


-Answer: Option D

40.

During what phase, the requirement analysis is performed?

A. system design phase

B. system development phase

C. system analysis phase

D. system investigation phase


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Answer: Option C41.

In Prototyping, the following are used

A. screen generators

B. input generators

C. application generators

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

42.

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: Option C

43.

A programmer would most likely prepare a

A. general system flowchart

B. specific system flowchart

C. general program flowchart

D. specific program flowchart


-Answer: Option D

44.

Coding and testing are done in which manner.

A. ad hoc

B. cross-sectional

C. bottom-up

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D. top-down


-Answer: Option D

45.

The calculation instructions in an algorithm should state _____.

A. Only what is to be calculated

B. Only how to calculate something

C. Both what is to be calculated and how to calculate it

D. Both what is to be calculated and why is it calculated


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Answer: Option C46.

After planning an algorithm, you should _____ to verify that it will work correctly.

A. Analyze the algorithm

B. Code the algorithm

C. Desk-check the algorithm

D. Evaluate and modify (if necessary) the program.


-Answer: Option B

47.

The first step of the implementation phase is

A. select the computer

B. announce the implementation project

C. implementation planning

D. prepare physical facilities


-Answer: Option C

48.

During the system study, analysts determine manager's information needs by

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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: Option B

49.

The combination of the top-down and the bottom-up approach may be referred to as an:

A. interactive approach

B. interpretive approach

C. integrative approach

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

50.

Which of the following decides which systems development projects to work on first ?

A. data diagram

B. project dictionary

C. systems flowcharts

D. steering committee


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Answer: Option A1.

The longest method of conversion is

A. direct

B. parallel

C. phased

D. pilot


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-Answer: Option A

2.

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

A. analysis

B. design

C. development

D. maintenance

E. none of the above

-Answer: Option D

3.

The first step in systems Development Life Cycle is

A. database design

B. system design

C. preliminary investigation and analysis

D. graphical user interface


-Answer: Option C

4.

Nassi - schneiderman charts

A. are being replaced by flowcharts

B. often describe over lapping control structures

C. are made up of boxes within boxes

D. both (a) and (c)


-Answer: Option C

5.

Which of the following tools is not used in modeling the new system?

A. decision tables

B. data dictionary

C. data-flow diagrams

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D. All of the above


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Answer: Option D6.

A design that consists of a hierarchy of modules; each module has a single entry and a single exit subroutine, is known as

A. hierarchy structure

B. top-down design

C. Tuple

D. Turnaround


-Answer: Option B

7.

Rapid prototyping proves the quality of a design by

A. having a program simulate the real system

B.having the system analyst present an overview of the design to users, programmers, and consultants

C. having a data flow diagram

D. both (a) and (b)


-Answer: Option A

8.

The black-box concept:

A.is invoked by describing a system in terms of inputs and outputs, leaving the transformation process a black box.

B. assumes that the black box is independent

C. assumes that inputs and outputs will remain stable

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option E

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9.

A system investigation may result from

A. an analysis investigation

B. a scheduled systems reviewed

C. a manager's formal request

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

10.

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


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Answer: Option B11.

Which of the following is an integrated collection of data with minimum redundancy, so that different applications can use the required data.

A. records

B. file

C. DBMS

D. schema


-Answer: Option C

12.

Where one has to process all the data records in a file, the best tile organization is

A. Indexed

B. sequential

C. direct access

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D. random access


-Answer: Option B

13.

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: Option D

14.

The feasibilities studied in preliminary investigation is (are):

A. technical feasibility

B. economic feasibility

C. operational feasibility

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

15.

Branch mark programs are best characterized as

A. Simulator programs

B. Hallmarking

C. Actual system programs

D. Vendor software for applications


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Answer: Option B

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16.

Conversion method in which users, being used to an old system, continue to use the old system, alongside the new system, is

A. multi processing

B. multitasking

C. parallel run

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

17.

A programmer reviews the accuracy of an algorithm by _____ it.

A. Analyzing

B. Coding

C. Desk-checking

D. Planning


-Answer: Option C

18.

Sequential organization






-Answer: Option A

19.

Which of the following systems implementation approaches should be used if you want to run the old system and the new system at the same time for a specified period?

A. direct

B. pilot

C. phased

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D. parallel


-Answer: Option D

20.

A _____ is software that is designed for drawing diagrams of information systems, writing process specifications, and maintaining data dictionaries.


B. CASE tool


D. Success factors


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Answer: Option B21.

On the feasibility committee, department representatives serve as

A. ready source of information

B. liason to their departments

C. direct users of the new system

D. both (a) and (c)


-Answer: Option A

22.

The systems conversion technique of totally removing the existing system and immediately implementing the new system is called a

A. pilot conversion

B. crash conversion

C. phased conversion

D. parallel run


-Answer: Option B

23.


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A. at example of a hierarchical data structure is tree

B. pointers are useful in traversing a linked list

C. a checksum digit is used for detecting Errors in data transmission

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option B

24.

The data base be prepared until

A. the computer has been selected

B. the MIS staff has been acquired and organized

C. the preparation of physical facilities

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option A

25.

The system study project includes

A. system analysis

B. system design

C. implementation

D. both (a) and (b)


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Answer: Option D26.

Which of the following is not a part of a Data Flow Diagram?

A. disk storage

B. arrow

C. Data store

D. process represented by a bubble circle (circle)


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-Answer: Option A

27.

The first step to the system study project is to

A. define system performance criteria

B. describe information needs

C. staff for the study project

D. announce the study project


-Answer: Option D

28.

The data stored on a tape or disk file may be recorded in a report form described as

A. a soft copy ledger

B. printer spacing from

C. proof listing

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

29.

In Data structure, main characteristic of "ring" is :

A. last, record points to the first record

B. first record points only to the last record

C. many records point to one record

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option A

30.

Which of the following control structures is used in every program?

A. Repetition

B. Selection

C. Sequence

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D. Switching


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Answer: Option C31.

A system design is said to be functionally modular if

A. the system is able to handle all the function of the application

B.each module performs a specific function and can be developed relatively independently by programmers

C. the system makes extensive use of function. keys for maximum user assistance

D.the system is developed using structured programming through COBOL or PASCAL


-Answer: Option B

32.

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: Option B

33.

Structured design produces computer programs that are

A. easily

B. maintained

C. easily understood

D. both (a) and (b)


-Answer: Option D

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34.

Decision tree uses

A. pictorial depiction of alternate conditions

B. nodes and branches

C. consequences of various depicted alternates

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

35.

The term scheme means

A. the relationship service bureau

B. a map of overall structure of a database.

C. a parent with no owners

D. two dimensional table


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Answer: Option B36.

A channel for communicating across a boundary between two or more subÂ¬systems is known as

A. interface

B. actigram

C. walk through

D. data path


-Answer: Option B

37.

Which of the following is not a programming control structure?

A. Repetition

B. Selection

C. Sequence

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D. Sorting


-Answer: Option D

38.

The systems conversion technique of totally removing the existing system and immediately implementing the new system is called as

A. crash conversion

B. phased conversion

C. pilot conversion

D. parallel run


-Answer: Option A

39.

Structured design produces computer programs that are:

A. easily maintained

B. easily understood

C. tested in a bottom-up fashion

D. a and b only


-Answer: Option D

40.

Coding and testing are done In a

A. top-down manner

B. bottom-up manner

C. ad hoc manner

D. cross sectional manner


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Answer: Option A41.

A common reason for changing an information system is

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A. new requirements

B. new technology

C. problems in the existing system

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

42.

Which of the following statements is true

A. a parallel run involves two different terminals accessing a common database

B. Computers are essential for Systems Analysis

C. Flow of information in an organization is always vertical

D. a system flowchart is not a part of a program documentation package


-Answer: Option D

43.

The four icons used in building Data Flow Diagram are

A. Flow, Source, Store, Process

B. Flow, Process, Source, Store

C. Flow, Process, Source/Destination, Store

D. Source, Process, Destination, Store


-Answer: Option C

44.

Structured programming involves

A. functional modularization

B. decentralization of program activity

C. localization of errors

D. centralized processing


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-Answer: Option A

45.

What type of software is most useful in financial planning and calculation?

A. graphics

B. communication

C. database

D. spreadsheet


Answer: Option D

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The time lag, between the keying of the last character on the keyboard input and the appearance of the first output character on the screen, is known as

A. Key

B. System review

C. response time

D. batch Processing


-Answer: Option C

47.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a system?

A. operates for some purpose

B. has homogeneous components

C. operates within a boundary

D. has interacting components


-Answer: Option B

48.

The main purpose of the system investigation phase is to produce

A. a design report

B. a requirement report

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C. a feasibility report

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

49.

The model base cannot be prepared until

A. the computer has been selected

B. the MIS staff has been acquired and organized

C. the preparation of physical facilities

D. both (a) and (b)


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Answer: Option D1.

Requirements also serve as an evaluation checklist at the end of the development project, so they are sometimes called _____.


B. CASE tool


D. Success factors


-Answer: Option D

2.

A couple:

A. is a data item that moves from one module to another

B. is represented by a line joining two modules

C. means that the upper module has the capability of calling the lower module

D. none of the above


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Answer: Option A

3.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of structured system development?

A. partitioning of systems into manageable levels of detail

B. specification of the interfaces between modules

C. the use of graphical tools, such as data-flow diagrams, to model system

D. All of the above are characteristics


-Answer: Option D

4.

An audit trial is

A.designed to permit tracing of any input record or process performed on a system, back toits original sources

B. post-auditing the system after its implementation

C. test data used by the system auditor

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option A

5.

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


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Answer: Option A6.

The procedure for evaluating the relative performance of different computers, is done by the process called

A. batch processing

B. sequential processing

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C. bench marking

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

7.

The black box concept is based on the assumption(s) that;

A. the suprasystem is stable

B. black boxes are dependent or environments

C. the relationship between the inputs and output is stable

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option C

8.

Which of the following might be output as a result of using a CASE tool?

A. programming code

B. flowcharts and data flow diagrams

C. prototypes and cost / benefit analysis

D. All of the above


-Answer: Option D

9.

Programmers refer to the items needed to reach a problem's goal as the _____

A. Input

B. Out put

C. Processing

D. Purpose


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Answer: Option A

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10.

Which of the following is not an advantage of the structured approach to system development?

A. it focuses on the physical aspects of the system

B. the system specification is very graphic

C. the user area is studied thoroughly

D. the documentation is Cumulative


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Answer: Option A

11. Benchmarking is used

A. to select computer systemsB. to maintain files in up-to-data conditionC. for application proto-typingD. for system acceptanceE. None of the above-Answer: Option A

12. The first items defined for a new system are its :

A. inputs B. outputsC. storageD. processing-Answer: Option B

13. The structure chart is

A. a document of what has to be accomplishedB. a statement of information processing requirementC. a hierarchical partitioning of the programD. All of the aboveE. None of the above-Answer: Option C

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Which of the following affects the extent to which you are involved with the system development life cycle in your company?

A. your job descriptionB. size of the organizationC. your relevant experienceD. All of the aboveE. None of the above-Answer: Option E-15. The reservation system of Indian railways is an example of

A. transaction processing systemB. Interactive decision support systemC. management controls systemD. expert systemE. None of the above-Answer: Option A

16.

The instruction "If it's raining outside, then take an umbrella to work" is an example of the _____ structure,



E. Switching

-Answer: Option C

17.

At the time of system study, flowcharts are drawn using

A. non-standard symbols

B. general symbols

C. abbreviated symbols

D. specific symbols

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-Answer: Option B

18.

Programmers use _____ to organize and summarize the results of their problem analysis.

A. Flowcharts

B. Input charts

C. IPO charts

D. Output charts

E. Processing charts

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Answer: Option C

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