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Q1 With respect to the various phases in the system development life cycle, which of the following is least likely to vary : A. Conduct of each phase B. Sequence in which the phases are performed C. Presence of each phase D. Resources needed to perform each phase 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q2 Which of the following areas should be addressed while designing a system? A. Problem domain B. Human interface C. Task management D. Data management 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q3 The structure chart derived by studying the flow through the system supports the activity of A. File design B. Progra design C. Database design D. Internal controls design 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q4 The data dictionary consists of A. Definitions of all data elements in Data flow Diagram B. Routing details of data elements C. Process specifications D. Key fields of the database 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q5 The inputs to the structured analysis phase are: A. Physical representation of the current system B. Logical representation of the proposed system C. Feasibility document D. Requirements specification 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q6 Data flow diagrams are used for A. Data Modeling B. Process modeling C. modeling interactions in a real-time environment D. None of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q7 In a well designed system, which one of the following is not a system requirement ? A. Completeness B. Economical C. Reliable D. Secure 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q8 System Analysis is conducted with the following objective(s) in mind: A. Identify the customer's need B. Perform economic and technical analysis C. Create a system definition for subsequent work D. All of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q9 Systems design A. documents the user requirements B. defines the architecture components, interfaces another characteristics of the system C. is carried out before the system analysis D. defines the database to be used by the application 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q10 The difference between menu interface and question-answer dialogue is A. In the former, the user uses a light pen, whereas in the latter, the user responds to questions B. In the former, the user uses a light pen, whereas in the latter the user uses a mouse C. The former is popular in restaurant computers whereas the latter is popular in police department. D. In the former, the user has to choose from a given list of options, and in the latter the user has to answer questions put by the computer. 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q11 In a data flow diagram, processes are represented by A. Open-ended rectangles B. Squares C. Named vectors D. Circles or rounded-edge rectangles 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q12 In terms of total software costs, maintenance costs appear to constitute about A. 5-20% B. 20-40% C. 40-80% D. 80-90% 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q13 During the analysis and design phase, the number of modules on which a programmer should focus at any one time is : A. 3-6 modules B. No less than 10 modules C. Only one module D. Dependent on the overall size of the program 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q14 A criticism of the data flow approach to program design is A. It is not a top-down design method B. There is no assurance that different programmers will derive the same design for a problem C. It leads to inefficient programs D. It works best for online programs rather than batch programs 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q15 A Structure chart A. shows the hierarchy of the system modules and the interfaces between them B. shows the decision structure of the system C. the order in which the functions are performed D. All of the above 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q16 The primary difference between program testing and system testing is : A. Program testing is more comprehensive than system testing B. System testing focuses on testing the interfaces between programs where as program testing focuses on individual programs C. System testing is concerned with testing all aspects of a system including job designs and reward system designs D. Programmers have no involvement in system testing, whereas designers are involved in program testing 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q17 A black box model of a process tells the following: A. the sequence of steps that the process consists of B. Whether the process is sequential or iterative C. how the output changes with changes in inputs, without giving other details about what the process consists of D. whether the process has any physical elements. 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q18 Systems analysis A. is an attempt to improve an existing system B. describes how the computer programs work for a running system C. studies the existing system in order to specify a new system based on user requirement D. produces working programs which need to be tested 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q19 What is the major concern of input controls ? To…. A. monitor the implementation of a dieting plan B. ensure that the volume of input to a program is of optimal size C. check input data for accuracy and completeness D. ensure security against unauthorized access 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q20 A desirable characteristic of a systems model is A. that it should be rich in detail B. that it should abstract the essence of real system C. that it should be larger than real system in scale D. its geometry should be more perfect than of the real system 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q21 A desirable way of avoiding resistance to change in introducing computer based MIS is to A. appoint one autonomous individual as the in charge of implementation. B. introduce strict reward and punishment system to ensure correct usage of the system C. communicated in advance with all concerned and encourage their participation in bringing about changes. D. adopt a matrix structure in the organisation 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q22 The function of an encoder in a communication system is to A. convert messages from a source to signals that the communication channel can accept B. spy on managers who are against new methods of communication. C. decipher the memos written in a code. D. develop new coding schemes 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q23 Strategy of an organization defines A. how to interface with the government officials B. the optimal way of performing machine loading tasks. C. the set of goals and objectives to be pursued by the organization D. the rules for interviewing candidates for important positions. 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q24 System analysis is NOT A. an attempt to improve an existing system B. an effort in which requirements of a system are understood C. establishing a computer network D. an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q25 In a Decision tree A. the root is drawn on the left and is the staarting point on othe decision sequence B. the branoch, 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 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q26 What is System Environment ? A. Process of the existing system B. Factors inside the system study that can affect system behavior C. Factors outside the system study that can affect system behavior D. Work flow in an organization 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q27 Heterogeneous Network is defined as A. A computer network made up of different computers and software B. A computer network made up of same computers and software C. A computer network made up of different computers and same software D. A computer network made up of same computers and different software 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q28 A computer network is termed as Homogeneous, when A. A computer network made up of different computers and same software B. Computer Network is made up of different computers and software C. A computer network made up of same computers and different software D. Computer Network is made up of the same computers and software 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q29 System Analysis is A. A process to Change the existing system B. A process followed to determine what the system does and what is required of it C. A process followed to define the system D. A process to find out the organizational hierarchy 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q30 Who is Systems Analyst A. A person who analyzes the market trend B. A person who promotes his organization in the market C. A person who analyzes the way the system works and identifies it problems D. A person whose responsbility is to see the smooth funtioning of the organization 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q31 Management could be defined as A. People responisble for organizing and allocation resources B. People responisble for organizing resources C. People responisble for allocation of resources D. People managing the lower staff 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q32 Communication is A. A talk between two person B. A talk between two or more persons C. Interchange of information between machines D. Interchange of information between people or/and machines 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q33 Bulletin Board A. A space that stores complaints of employees of a cooperating group B. A space that stores messages accessible to all members of a cooperating group C. A space that stores the Current News D. The main notice board of the a cooperating group 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q34 An open question is A. A question that requires a direct answer B. A question that requires the responder to consult some book before answering C. A question that requires the responder to express a viewpoint D. A question that follows up an earlier answer 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q35 What is Ethnography A. An inside view of a system B. Gathering information by observation C. An outside view of a system D. Gathering information by formal interview 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q36 Quality assurance could be defined as A. A process to ensure the development of quality products B. Checking that a particular product satisifies user requirements C. Checking that a particular input has been converted correctly to an output D. Option 2nd & 3rd are correct 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q37 A model that represents system data by entity and relationship sets is A. Entity-relationship model B. Entity C. Relationship Set D. Entity Set 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q38 Diagram that represents entities and relationships is known as A. Flow Chart B. Data Flow Diagram C. Occurrence Diagram D. None of the three options 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q39 An object that describes a set of objects with the same features A. Program B. Module C. Class D. Property 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q40 Accessing different object classes with the same message is A. Class Instance B. Specialization C. Inheritance D. Polymorphism 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q41 Object that can be customized for more than one appliction A. Patterns B. Skeleton object C. Customization D. Library 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q42 Record of all documents produced during system desing A. Project Dictionary B. System Directory C. Documentation configuration D. None of the three options 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q43 Space and facilities provided for a user on a screen A. Workspace B. Whiteboard C. Board D. Desktop 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q44 A set of alternative selections presented to the user in a window A. Dialog Box B. Menu C. Workspace D. Desktop 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q45 CASE stands for A. Computer Assisted Simple Engineering B. Classes Assisted Smooth Engineering C. Computer Assisted Software Engineering D. Company Assisted Software Engineering 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q46 A collection of modelling methods and conversion techniques that start with user requirements and produce a computer system A. Descriptive Methodology B. Demonstrative Methodology C. Design Methodology D. None of the three options 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q47 SAD stands for A. Software Analysis & Debug B. System Analysis & Debug C. System Analysis & Design D. Sample Analysis & Demo 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q48 Determining the broad objectives of the organizaiton A. Strategic Planning B. Planning C. Sorted Planning D. Significant Planning 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q49 Changing an existing system is A. Engineering B. Reverse Engineering C. Forward Engineering D. Re-engineering 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q50 A person who examines a product to assure quality A. Producer B. Inspector C. Moderator D. Reader 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q51 An identifiable part of a system, for example computers, persons, documents and data records A. System component B. Productivity Tools C. User Requirement D. None of the three options 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q52 The set of components that can be changed during system design A. System Boundary B. Software Boundary C. Specific Bounday D. None of the three options 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q53 Computer-based information system A. An information system that plans to use computers B. An information system that teaches the usage of computers C. An information system that uses computers D. None of the three options 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q54 A set of databases managed independently but accessible in a unified way A. Integrated Database B. Federated database C. Collective Database D. On-line Database 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q55 A person who writes computer programs A. Writer B. User C. Computer Operator D. Programmer 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q56 Interchange of information between people or/and machines A. Communication B. Transaction C. Telepathy D. None of the three options 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q57 Autonomous Agent is A. A person or system that makes its decisions depending of other systems B. A person or system that makes its decisions independently of other systems. C. A person or system that suggests improvements in the system D. None of the three options 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q58 Cooperation where the participants refer to shared information at different times A. In-house Cooperation B. Asynchronous Cooperation C. Synchronous Cooperation D. None of the three options 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q59 The effect of a speech act on a hearer A. Perlocutionary Act B. Illocutionary Act C. Conversation D. Speech Act 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q60 What is Multimedia ? A. Integrated storage of information in different media such as graphs, voice, video or alphanumeric data B. A movie clip C. A JAVA Program D. Multimeida is Multiple Media 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q61 Critical Business Process A. A set of steps used to achieve a business goal B. The regular processing of an organization C. A business process that is crucial to the survival of a business and supports the core business of the organization D. A set of steps used to enhance the processes of the business 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q62 In the feasibility study of a proposed software project, the following is a relevant question that is analyzed: A. What are the date elements to be exchanged by two different subroutines ? B. What style is to be adopted for writing the user manual ? C. How to formulate a query in SQL to answer a customer's question ? D. What kind of technology is needed to implement the project ? 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q63 In the phase of systems requirements determination, analysts do the following: A. Work closely with all concerned employees to develop a list of functions to be performed by the new system B. Carry out testing at user's premises to see whether the user is satisfied C. Design a network configuration D. Use word processors to documents the finished system 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q64 The Entity-Relation diagram A. depicts how data is transformed as it moves through the system B. depicts relationships between data objects C. describes how the system behaves as a consequence of external events D. represents the various modes of behavior of the system 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q65 Cost-benefit analysis is performed during the A. Analysis phase B. Feasibility study phase C. Design phase D. Implementation phase 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q66 What is the function of a report generator ? To….. A. print out grade reports in a fixed format B. help generate customized reports by allowing the user to choose from a wide range of report formatting options. C. generate a log report at the end of execution D. give a report of the errors during compilation 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q67 Where is a pay back method used ? In …… A. clearing the dues of the sub-contractors in a software development project B. re-paying the loans from public sector banks C. analyzing the profitability of a project D. developing a general ledger system 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q68 What is ment by phased implementation of a system ? To….. A. introduce a new system gradually either by functions or by organizational units B. procure resources in stages and then introduce the system at once C. withdraw the existing system gradually D. allow the new system and old system to run parallelly for sometime 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q69 In system design and development field what does spaghetti code mean ? A. Program written in unstructured languages B. Well structured by poorly documented code C. Program without any GOTO statements D. Program code that is confusing 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q70 A sequential access file is NOT a file A. In which the last record is retrieved in the same time as the first record B. In which a record cannot be accessed unless its predecessor records are accessed C. usually stored on magnetic tape D. in which to insert a record, a new copy of the file is created 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q71 An example of software that is commonly associated with office automation is: A. Linear programming package B. Word processing C. Simulation languages D. SAP R/3 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q72 A typical interaction structure in Structured English is A. DO WHILE_END DO B. IF-THEN-ELSE-END IF C. STOP D. BEGIN-END 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q73 A prototype is NOT A. a working, small scale model of the real system B. merely an idea on paper C. meant to promote interaction between user and designer D. supposed to replicate important feature of the system under consideration 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q74 The objective of the design phase of a systems analysis and design project is to A. produce working programs which are still to be tested B. produce details regarding input, output, programs and files that state how the requirements identified earlier will be met C. populate data bases but not write programs D. produce programs tested by the programming team 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q75 The most essential thing for implementing MIS is A. Electronics Mail B. Pentium System C. Proper system and well defined procedure D. None of these 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q76 In a DBMS two record types and their relationships are called: A. schema B. segment C. set D. database record 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q77 One of the following is NOT part of a DFD: A. Bubble (Process) B. Arrow (Flow) C. Disk Storage D. Store 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q78 The next major step before system design and after feasibility study is : A. Analysis activity B. Equipment selection activity C. Implementation activity D. None of these 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q79 Statement of changes in financial portion or statement of sources and issue bonds is called: A. Cash flow system B. Funds Flow Statement C. Journal D. None of these 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q80 An exception report pertaining to an edit runs lists: A. all input entries whether they contain errors or not B. correct entries only C. inputs with errors only D. None of these 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q81 In a hospital database system, the data relationship between the entity "Patient" and the entity "Ward" would be A. one-to-one B. one-to-many C. many-to-one D. many-to-many 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q82 Structured Programming involves: A. functional modularization B. localisation of errors C. decentralised programming D. all of these 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q83 Peer review is an aid to : A. programming B. quality assurance C. feasibility D. None of these 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q84 The First step in the SDLC is A. Preliminary investigation and analysis B. System design C. Database design D. None of these 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q85 System quality relates to its A. Reliability B. Efficiency C. Maintainability D. All of the three above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q86 Loss of Data integrity implies that data is A. Not suitable for running in an integrated environment B. Inconsistent C. Repeated D. Outdated 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q87 A Zero level DFD describes A. Overview of processes, inputs and outputs B. The fully blown up System Design C. That the System Design cannot be split further D. None of these 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q88 Which one of the following is not an important characteristic of useful and effective information ? A. Accuracy B. Timeliness C. Completeness D. Economy 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q89 Select the most appropriate statement among the following. A. Operational Managers make unstructured decisions B. Middle level managers undertake long range planning C. As the management level goes up the hierarchy, information becomes more and more summarized D. None of these 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q90 System specifications are used to A. Describe System flow B. Avoid ambiguity C. Give accurate picture of System D. Present all these 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q91 Prototype is a A. Mini-model of the existing system B. Mini-model of the proposed system C. Working model of the existing system D. None of the above 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q92 Backup and recovery procedures are necessary to : A. reorganise the disk B. control the DBA C. handle contingencies like files getting corrupt or become irretrievable D. none of the these 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q93 Management is linked to Information by A. decisions B. data C. both (a) and (b) D. Neither (a) nor (b) 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q94 Prototyping is a suitable analysis technique for A. Systems being designed for personnel not conversant with computers B. Scientific applications where the requirements are well understood C. Applications that create dynamic visual displays D. All the above 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q95 Which of the following is not a major design consideration for a system A. Response time required B. Frequency of record updates C. Availability of technically qualified personnel to carry out design and development D. Data integrity constraints 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q96 The design of the user interface involves A. Breaking up the logical design into screen layouts B. Determining the ways in which users will interact with a system C. The design of the data information flows D. None of the above 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q97 Which of the following technical skills are essential for a systems analyst A. Knowledge of the Java programming language B. Knowledge of networking C. Problem solving approach D. Knowledge of operating systems 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q98 Errors and fraud in any computer system can be detected through A. Usage of passwords B. Network security C. Audit trails D. Well planned test files 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q99 The largest percentage of the total life cycle cost of software is A. Design costs B. Maintenance costs C. Coding costs D. Testing Costs 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q100 Corporate information: A. brings healthy relationship between Employees and Employers B. contains personal particulars C. means information derived from weekly meetings D. None of these 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q101 Corrective system maintenance means A. Repairing processing of performance failures B. Enhancing the performance of the system C. Updating system documentation D. Changing the program function at the user's request 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q102 The most important reason for failure of MIS is A. Use of improper tools for Design B. Non-involvement of end-users C. Improper specification D. None of the above 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q103 If a data dictionary is not include in the systems analysis and design of a software project, then the following task cannot be carried out A. Over-all cost benefit analysis of the project B. Cross-referencing and consistency checks of various data C. Bench marking of equipment to be purchased D. None of the above 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q104 The detailed study/investigation of the present system is frequently referred to as A. System planning B. System analysis C. Feasibility Study D. None of the above 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q105 In the implementation phase of SAD, following are included: A. Parallel run B. Sizing C. Specification freeze D. All of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q106 The main advantage of normalized relations in relational DBMS is that they A. are highly secure B. do not suffer fro anomalies during delete and update operations C. occupy minimal storage D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q107 The Balance Sheet of a Company reflects A. its status at any given point of time B. its performance during the course of the year C. Neither (a) or (b) D. Both (a) and (b) 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q108 Digital Signature is used in A. Floppy Disk marking B. Programming C. Data Communication D. None of the above 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q109 Prototyping aims at A. end user understanding and approval B. program logic C. planning of data flow organisation D. None of these 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q110 The objective of the feasibility study phase is to A. Design to user interface of the system B. Finalise the requirements of the system C. Evaluate the impact of the proposed changes on the are(s) in question D. None of the above 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q111 During the implementation phase, the executive vice-president is primarily concerned with A. planning B. organizing C. directing D. controlling 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q112 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. parrallel run 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q113 An audit trial is A. designd to permit tracing of any input record or process performed on a system, back B. to its original sources C. post-auditing the system after its implementation D. test data used by the system auditor 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q114 Which of the following is not considerede as a tool at the system design phase? A. piechart B. data-flow diagram C. decision table d D. system flow chart 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q115 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 D. Each record points to all other records 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q116 A pseudocode is A. easy way to communicate the logic of a program, in English-like statements B. a computer generated random number C. a machine code D. none of the above 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q117 During the maintenance phase A. system requirements are established B. system analysis is carried out C. programs are tested D. none of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q118 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 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q119 Which of the following a graphic representationof the modules in the System and the interconnection between them A. Pie Chart B. flow chart C. Structural chart D. system chart 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q120 Most of thecomputer software is composed of A. algorithms B. statements C. mnemonics D. symbols 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q121 In a computer program, the process of executing the same instructions over and over is called A. Charting B. Branching C. looping circulating D. hierarchical charting 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q122 What is the name of block diagram that outlines, step by step, how a computer program will work? A. program flow chart B. program layout C. structured progrmming D. logical planning 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q123 A Computer program which is easy to operate, can obe run by a relatively untrained user, recovers well from errors and uses prompts and other clear and non threatenng messages is called A. documented program B. user friendly program C. well writtne program D. easy program 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q124 Back-up procdure helps in A. restoring the operation whenever there is a disk failure B. restoring both application oand system software whenever there is disk corruption C. Restoring the data files whenver there is a system, crach D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q125 Looping is a fundamental technique ad is one of the most powerful tool of A. programming B. computign C. analyzing D. commanding 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q126 Who invented the GOTO instructions that tells a computer to jum backwards or forwards in its program A. Charles Babbage B. Ada Augusta Byron C. JM Jackquard D. grace Murry Hopper 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q127 The practice of holding apeer review during program construction to detecting any software errors is called A. program structuring B. debugging C. structured walk bthrough D. programming analysis 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q128 The use of simple test data to check a program of flowchart without using a computer is calld A. documentation B. dry run C. spooling D. system analysis 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q129 On the feasibility committee, department representatives serve as A. direct users of the new system B. liaison to their departments C. ready soruces of information D. all fo the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q130 A decision -Table is A. a way of representing multiple conditions B. a ways to get an accurate picture of the system C. all of the above D. A way of representing the information flow 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q131 Which of the following is not a factot in othe failure of a syustem development project? A. size of the company B. inadequate user involvement C. continuation of a project that should have ebben cancelled D. failure of systems integration 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q132 A person who writes a program for running the hardware of a computer is called a A. system analyst B. system designer C. data processor D. programmer 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q133 In top down analysis 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 D. All of the above 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q134 A system investigation mayresult from A. an analysis investigation B. a scheduled systems reviewed C. a manager's formal request D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q135 An announcement of the MIS project is made to A. appeal to the employees for cooperation B. prevent strickes by organized factory workers C. inform the marginally-productive employees that they should begin looking for new jobs D. boost stock prices 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q136 Procedure development occurs within the A. structured design phase B. conversion phase C. system building phase D. maintenance 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q137 In Prottyping, the following are used A. screen generators B. input generators C. applicaton generators D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q138 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 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q139 The"big picture" diagram of a system is the A. block diagram B. logic diagram C. system flowchart D. program flowchart 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q140 The outstanding invoice file should obe stared on apardonAccess Storage Device if A. invoice data entry in one-line B. payment recording is done in a batch rode C. inquireis concerning payable are to be answered on line D. last record points to the first record 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q141 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 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q142 A system design aid should primarily A. help analyse both data and activities B. help in documentation C. general code D. using a graphical user interface 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q143 The first step in systems development life cycle is A. databse design B. system design C. preliminary investigation and D. analysis 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q144 Which of the following is not a factor in the failure of a systems development project? A. inadequate user involovement B. failure of systems integration C. size of company D. continuation of a project that should 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q145 During the system study, analysis determine manager's information needs by A. conducting tours of a near by computer center B. asking questions C. showing samples of computer reports D. reaching short courses in programming languages 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q146 The first step of 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 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q147 The packaged design includes all of the following except? A. program flowcharts B. system configuration C. module descriptions D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q148 Certain software packages allow computer user to prepare a variety of charts for analysis and presentation purpose. What are these software packages called? A. integrated packages B. Graphics packages C. Spreadsheets D. applications 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q149 Which of the folloing system impleme-nation approaches should be used if your want torun the old system and the new system at the same time for a specified period? A. Direct B. pilot C. phased D. parallel 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q150 Which of the following does not occur in phase 4 of the SDLC? A. acquire hardware and software B. train users C. conduct interviews D. test the new system 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q151 In phase 1 of the SDLC, which of thefollowing aspects are usually analysed? A. pit[its B. om[its(transactions) C. controls D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q152 Which of the following is done in order togather data in phase 1 of the SDLC? A. conducting interviews B. observing operations C. using questionnaries toconduct surveys D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q153 Procedure development occurs withing the …..phase A. structured-design B. system building C. conversion D. maintenance 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q154 Which of the following is not an advantage of the structured approach to system development? A. the system specificationis very graphic B. the documentation is cumulative C. the user area is studied thoroughloy D. it focuses on the physical aspects of the system 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q155 The document listing all procedures and regulations that generally govern an organisationis the A. personal policy book B. organisation manual C. administrativeepolicy manual D. procedures log 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q156 Statistical analysis packages have much in common with A. Design packages B. Presentation packages C. Apreadshets packages D. Paint packages 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q157 Samples of the data written on to a tape or disk file may be recorded in areport form described as a A. printer spacing form B. softcopy ledger C. manager'srun report D. prooflisting 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q158 What is the type of the processing package which is used for creating viewing, editing, storing retrieving and printing test material A. Spreadsheet B. word processor C. text procesor D. word processor 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q159 What is the purpose of using reverse video feature in menu driven programs A. To highlight a menu prompt B. To improve visibility C. To enhance conttrast D. to make it users friendly 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q160 A display listing of program options which users can select is called A. Menu B. selection C. options D. icons 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q161 For which of the following computer application is real time procesing not essential? A. Guided missile control B. intensive care monitoring C. Traffic control D. Patient record 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q162 Over thelast thirty years,software labour cost have…..and hardware costs have……. . A. increased/decreased B. decreased/decreased C. increased/stayed approximately the same D. decreased/stayed approximately the same 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q163 Which of the following is not a characteristic of a system A. Operates for some purpose B. has homogenouse components C. has interacting components D. operates within a boundary 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q164 A trunkey package includes A. software B. hardware C. training D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q165 Window are expecially helpful for A. Search and replace operations B. cut oand paste operations C. Moving text between files D. none of the above 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q166 The "communication Problem" involves the A. analyst and the programmer B. the programmer and thecom9puter C. the mangar and the analyst D. the operator and the computer 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q167 In flowcharting a computer program, symbols are used for indicating certain steps. Can you tell for what purpose the diamond shaped symbol is used A. decision making B. input/output C. processing D. Action flow 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q168 What are the advantages of using prewritten software packages? A. saves tiem and cost B. eliminates program writing C. eliminates program testing D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q169 The process of identifying and correcting mistakes in a computer program is referred to as A. debugging B. desk checking C. validation D. verification 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q170 In computer programming, the most important part of prblem solving is A. formulating an algorithm B. making lock diagrams C. making a flowchart D. defining the problems 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q171 What is the primary requisite of a good computerprogrammer? A. mathematical background B. scientifica knowledge C. artistic mind D. logical mind 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q172 Because of thesmall vocabulary of most computer language, programming is more like puzzle-solving than studying another language. Most of the computer programming has nothing mush to do with A. Mathmatics B. logical thinking C. clearunderstanding D. scientific background 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q173 Desk checking is involved with A. coding the program B. debugging the program C. running the program D. compiling the program 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q174 The cmpiler diagnositic message identifying A. syntactical errors B. logic errors C. both a and b D. Neither a nor b 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q175 The programmer codes the program A. using a coding sheet B. at a terminal C. both a and b D. neither a nor b 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q176 Which of the following affect the extent to which you are involved with the SLDC in your company? A. size of the organisation B. your job description C. your relevant expreience D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q177 The combination of othe top-down and the bottom-up approach may be referred to as an: A. interactive approach B. interpretive approach C. integrative approach D. none of the above 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q178 Whichof the following is not a phase in the SLDC? A. analyse current system B. devine the latest technology C. design new system D. developand implement new system 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q179 The analyst learns of the manager's information needs through use of A. mail survey B. indepth interview C. controlled experiment D. observation 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q180 Management's decision to rent a computer system may be based upon A. tax advantages B. desire toavoid a large one time payment C. operational flexibility in changing hardware D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q181 A consideration evaluated by management when uplanning to convert to a computer system is A. CPU size and speed B. Available software C. Maintenance D. All of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q182 They systems conversion technique of totally remaining th existing system and immediately implementaing the new system is called A. crash conversion B. phased conversion C. pilot conversion D. parallel run 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q183 The first items defined for a new system are its A. inputs B. processing requirements C. output D. file formats 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q184 One of the stesp in computer programmingis flowcharting whichuses symbols for various actions tobe performed by the computer. What symbol is used for processing. A. Parallelogram B. rectangle C. diamond D. arrow 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q185 The system study project includes A. system snalysis B. system design C. both a and b D. neither a nor b 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q186 Which of the following decides which systems development projects to work on first? A. project dictionary B. systems flowcharts C. data diagram D. steering committee 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q187 Announcement of MIS implementation is made by A. the president B. tactical level managers C. operational level managers D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q188 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. none of the above 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q189 Some firms have created a combination position, called A. analyst/programmer B. manager/analyst C. programmer/operator D. manager/operator 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q190 The person communicating with the manager to identify information needs is the A. executive vice-president B. vice-president of information systems C. programmer D. systems analyst 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q191 The fields composing a file's record format which will be stored on tape are detailed on a: A. multiple card layout form B. tape spacing chart C. record layout form D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q192 A programmer would most likely prepare a A. general system flowchart B. specific system flowchart C. general program flowchart D. specific program flowchart 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q193 Which of the following is not a phase in the SDLC? A. analyze current system B. define the latest technology C. design new system D. develop and implement new system 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q194 Which of the following is not a factor in the failure of a systems development project? A. size of the company B. inadequate user involvement C. continuation of a project that should have been cancelled D. failure of systems integration 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q195 Which of the following affects the extent to which you're involved with the SDLC in your company? A. size of the organization B. your job description C. your relevant experience D. all the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q196 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 D. parallel 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q197 Which of the following might be output as a result of using a CASE tool? A. prototypes B. cost/benefit analysis C. programming code D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q198 The longer method of conversion is A. direct B. Parallel C. phasd D. pilot 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q199 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 0 0 Correct Answer B
Q200 Which of the following is not a requirement of structured design? 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 0 0 Correct Answer A
Q201 The primary tool used in structured design is a: A. data-flow diagram B. module C. structure chart D. program flowchart 0 0 Correct Answer C
Q202 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 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q203 The initiation of a systems investigation may result from: A. a manager's formal request B. an analyst's investigation C. a scheduled system's review D. all of the above 0 0 Correct Answer D
Q204 Which of the following is used when a company goes outside its organization to develop a new system? A. project dictionary B. request for proposal C. systems flowchart D. data flow diagram 0 0 Correct Answer B

System Analysis and Design

Q1 With respect to the various phases in the system development life cycle, which of the following is least likely to vary :

Q2 Which of the following areas should be addressed while designing a system?

Q3 The structure chart derived by studying the flow through the system supports the activity of

Q4 The data dictionary consists of

Q5 The inputs to the structured analysis phase are:

Q6 Data flow diagrams are used for

Q7 In a well designed system, which one of the following is not a system requirement ?

Q8 System Analysis is conducted with the following objective(s) in mind:

Q9 Systems design

Q10 The difference between menu interface and question-answer dialogue is

Q11 In a data flow diagram, processes are represented by

Q12 In terms of total software costs, maintenance costs appear to constitute about

Q13 During the analysis and design phase, the number of modules on which a programmer should focus at any one time is :

Q14 A criticism of the data flow approach to program design is

Q15 A Structure chart

Q16 The primary difference between program testing and system testing is :

Q17 A black box model of a process tells the following:

Q18 Systems analysis

Q19 What is the major concern of input controls ? To….

Q20 A desirable characteristic of a systems model is

Q21 A desirable way of avoiding resistance to change in introducing computer based MIS is to

Q22 The function of an encoder in a communication system is to

Q23 Strategy of an organization defines

Q24 System analysis is NOT

Q25 In a Decision tree

Q26 What is System Environment ?

Q27 Heterogeneous Network is defined as

Q28 A computer network is termed as Homogeneous, when

Q29 System Analysis is

Q30 Who is Systems Analyst

Q31 Management could be defined as

Q32 Communication is

Q33 Bulletin Board

Q34 An open question is

Q35 What is Ethnography

Q36 Quality assurance could be defined as

Q37 A model that represents system data by entity and relationship sets is

Q38 Diagram that represents entities and relationships is known as

Q39 An object that describes a set of objects with the same features

Q40 Accessing different object classes with the same message is

Q41 Object that can be customized for more than one appliction

Q42 Record of all documents produced during system desing

Q43 Space and facilities provided for a user on a screen

Q44 A set of alternative selections presented to the user in a window

Q45 CASE stands for

Q46 A collection of modelling methods and conversion techniques that start with user requirements and produce a computer system

Q47 SAD stands for

Q48 Determining the broad objectives of the organizaiton

Q49 Changing an existing system is

Q50 A person who examines a product to assure quality

Q51 An identifiable part of a system, for example computers, persons, documents and data records

Q52 The set of components that can be changed during system design

Q53 Computer-based information system

Q54 A set of databases managed independently but accessible in a unified way

Q55 A person who writes computer programs

Q56 Interchange of information between people or/and machines

Q57 Autonomous Agent is

Q58 Cooperation where the participants refer to shared information at different times

Q59 The effect of a speech act on a hearer

Q60 What is Multimedia ?

Q61 Critical Business Process

Q62 In the feasibility study of a proposed software project, the following is a relevant question that is analyzed:

Q63 In the phase of systems requirements determination, analysts do the following:

Q64 The Entity-Relation diagram

Q65 Cost-benefit analysis is performed during the

Q66 What is the function of a report generator ? To…..

Q67 Where is a pay back method used ? In ……

Q68 What is ment by phased implementation of a system ? To…..

Q69 In system design and development field what does spaghetti code mean ?

Q70 A sequential access file is NOT a file

Q71 An example of software that is commonly associated with office automation is:

Q72 A typical interaction structure in Structured English is

Q73 A prototype is NOT

Q74 The objective of the design phase of a systems analysis and design project is to

Q75 The most essential thing for implementing MIS is

Q76 In a DBMS two record types and their relationships are called:

Q77 One of the following is NOT part of a DFD:

Q78 The next major step before system design and after feasibility study is :

Q79 Statement of changes in financial portion or statement of sources and issue bonds is called: