sad mcq 1. 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 & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 2. The primary tool used in structured design is a: A. structure chart B. data-flow diagram C. program flowchart D. Module E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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. None of the above. Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 4. In Prototyping A. BASIC is used B. COBOL is used C. 4GLs are used D. system is documented E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A 6. 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-levelmodules and components. D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 D. continuation of a project that should have been cancelled E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 9. The primary tool used in structured design is a: A. data-flow diagram B. Module C. structure chart D. program flowchart E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 10. A problems _____ will answer the question, What information will the computerneed to know in order to either print or display the output times? A. Input B. Output C. Processing D. Purpose E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 12. The two classifications of inputs are A. energies and maintenance B. maintenance and waste C. maintenance and signal D. products and waste E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 13. Documentation is prepared A. at every stage B. at system design C. at system analysis D. at system development E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 14. System Implementation Phase entails A. System check outs B. Pilot run C. Parallel runs D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C 16. 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 E. None of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 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 E. None of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 users view D. All of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the abov 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 E. None of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 24. Problem analysis is done during A. system design phase B. systems analysis phase C. before system test D. All of the above E. None of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 25. Top-down programming is A. a group of related fields B. a map of the programmers 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 E. None of the above 26. A decision table facilitates conditions to be related to A. Actions B. Programs C. Tables D. Operation E. None of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 28. A _____ is an outline of a process that keeps develop successful information systems A. System Development Life Cycle B. CASE tool C. Phased Conversion D. Success Factors E. Move of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 30. An appraisal, of a systems performance after it has been installed, is called system A. Planning B. Review C. Maintenance D. batch Processing E. None of the abov 31. Elapsed time, between initiating a query and receiving a response is called A. response time B. waiting time C. processing time D. Turnaround time E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 users view D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. Switching Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 41. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 42. Managements 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option E Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 43. The rule(s) to follow in constructing decision tables is (are): A. a decision should be given a name B. the logic of the table is independent of the sequence in which conditions rules are written, but the action takes place in the order is which the events occur. C. standardized language must be used consistently. D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 44. Which are the tools not used for System Analysis A. System - test data B. Decision table C. Data Flow Diagram D. Flowcharts E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 diskcorruption. C. restoring the data files whenever there is a system crash D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 46. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 48. Acceptance 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 C. is checking the logic of one or more programs in the candidate systems D. testing changes made in an existing or a new program E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A 1. 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 D. aLL of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 2. The _____ symbol is used in a flowchart to represent a calculation task. A. Input B. Output C. Process D. Start E. Stop Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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) E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 D. Each record points to all other records E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B 1. The recipe instruction Beat until smooth is an example of the _____ structure. A. Control B. Repetition C. Selection D. Sequence E. Switching Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 3. The packaged design includes all of the following except; A. program flowcharts B. system configuration C. module descriptions D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 4. The analyst learns of the managers information needs through use of A. mail survey B. in depth interview C. controlled experiment D. Observation E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 1. The longest method of conversion is A. Direct B. Parallel C. Phased D. Pilot E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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) E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 5. Which of the following tools is not used in modeling the new system? A. decision tables B. data dictionary C. data-flow diagrams D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 6. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 8. Sequential or series 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 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 9. A consideration evaluated by management when planning to convert to a computer system is : A. Maintenance B. available software C. CPU sized speed D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 10. Direct-access 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 6. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 8. The first step in the problem-solving process is to _____. A. Plan the algorithm B. Analyze the problem C. Desk-check the algorithm D. Evaluate and modify (if necessary) the program E. Code the algorithm. Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 9. Checking the quality of software in both simulated and line environments, is known as A. Checking B. Usability C. Validity D. Validation E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 10. Some firms have created a combination position called A. manager / analyst B. programmer / operator C. analyst / programmer D. manager / operator E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C 6. A design that consists of a hierarchy of modules; each module has a single entryand a single exit subroutine, is known as A. hierarchy structure B. top-down design C. Tuple D. Turnaround E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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) E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option E Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 9. A system investigation may result from A. an analysis investigation B. a scheduled systems reviewed C. a managers formal request D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B 11. The first step of the implementation phase is A. implementation planning B. select the computer C. announce the implementation project D. prepare physical facilities E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 12. The advantage of Purchase Option is (are) 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 13. Managements 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 14. All of the following tools are used for process descriptions except: A. structured English B. decision tables C. Pseudocode D. data dictionaries E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 11. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 D. random access E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 14. The feasibilities studied in preliminary investigation is (are): A. technical feasibility B. economic feasibility C. operational feasibility D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 15. Branch mark programs are best characterized as A. Simulator programs B. Hallmarking C. Actual system programs D. Vendor software for applications E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B 16. System design aid should primarily A. help analyse both data and activities B. help in documentation C. help in programming D. generate code E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 18. Mistakes made in the system analysis stage show up in : A. Implementation B. system design C. system developments D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 19. The combination of the top-down and the bottom-up approach may be referred to as an A. integrative approach B. interpretive approach C. interactive approach D. both b and c E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 20. Which of the following statements is not true 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 21. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 22. A pseudocode is A. a protocol used in data communication B. an easy way to communicate the logic of a program, in English¬likestatements C. a computer generated random number D. a machine code E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 25. Inverted list 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 17. A programmer reviews the accuracy of an algorithm by _____ it. A. Analyzing B. Coding C. Desk-checking D. Planning E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 18. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 specifiedperiod? A. Direct B. Pilot C. Phased D. Parallel E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 20. A _____ is software that is designed for drawing diagrams of information systems, writing process specifications, and maintaining data dictionaries. A. System Development Life Cycle B. CASE tool C. Phased Conversion D. Success factors E. Move of the above. Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B 11. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 12. Structured Programming involves A. decentralisation of program activity B. functional modularization C. localisation of errors D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 14. The conditions immediately outside a system is called A. The boundary B. The interface C. The environment D. The protocols E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 15. A feasibility document should contain all of the following except: A. project name B. problem descriptions C. feasible alternative D. data-flow diagrams E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B 26. Programmers refer to the goal of solving a problem as the _____. A. Input B. Output C. Processing D. Purpose E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 30. The imitation of a systems investigation may result from: A. a managers formal request B. a scheduled systems review C. an analysts investigation D. All of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 21. 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) E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 23. Which of the following statements is not true 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 25. The system study project includes A. system analysis B. system design C. Implementation D. both (a) and (b) E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 31. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 33. During the implementation phase, the executive vice-president is primarily concerned with A. Planning B. Organizing C. Directing D. Controlling E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 35. Which of the following tools is not used for process descriptions? A. Pseudocodes B. decision tables C. structured English D. data dictionaries E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 26. 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) E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 30. Which of the following control structures is used in every program? A. Repetition B. Selection C. Sequence D. Switching E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C 36. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 37. A consideration evaluated by management when planning to convert to a computer system is A. available software B. vender maintenance C. CPU size and speed D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 38. The strategy for eliciting information regarding the users requirements is (are) A. asking questions B. obtaining information from the present system C. Prototyping D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 39. A menu-driven system A. can be used only by computer professionals B. is required only for on-line systems C. increases the operators work D. presents options and allows the user to make selections E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C 31. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 33. Structured design produces computer programs that are A. Easily B. Maintained C. easily understood D. both (a) and (b) E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B 41. In Prototyping, the following are used A. screen generators B. input generators C. application generators D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 43. A programmer would most likely prepare a A. general system flowchart B. specific system flowchart C. general program flowchart D. specific program flowchart E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 44. Coding and testing are done in which manner. A. ad hoc B. cross-sectional C. bottom-up D. top-down E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C 46. 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. E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 48. During the system study, analysts determine managers information needs by A. conducting tours of a nearby computer center B. asking questions C. showing samples of computer reports D. teaching short courses in programming languages E. None of the above View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A 36. A channel for communicating across a boundary between two or more sub¬systems is known as A. Interface B. Actigram C. walk through D. data path E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 37. Which of the following is not a programming control structure? A. Repetition B. Selection C. Sequence D. Sorting E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 40. Coding and testing are done In a A. top-down manner B. bottom-up manner C. ad hoc manner D. cross sectional manner E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A 41. A common reason for changing an information system is A. new requirements B. new technology C. problems in the existing system D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 44. Structured programming involves A. functional modularization B. decentralization of program activity C. localization of errors D. centralized processing E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 45. What type of software is most useful in financial planning and calculation? A. Graphics B. Communication C. Database D. Spreadsheet E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 46. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 48. The main purpose of the system investigation phase is to produce A. a design report B. a requirement report C. a feasibility report D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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) E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 11. 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 12. Structured Programming involves A. decentralisation of program activity B. functional modularization C. localisation of errors D. All of the above E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 14. The conditions immediately outside a system is called A. The boundary B. The interface C. The environment D. The protocols E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 15. A feasibility document should contain all of the following except: A. project name B. problem descriptions C. feasible alternative D. data-flow diagrams E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B 1. An example of a hierarchical data structure is A. Array B. Link list C. Tree D. Ring E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 4. A Pseudocode is A. a machine - level code B. a random number C. a flow chart D. Structured English to communicate the logic of a program E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 5. Which of the following file types has the least life A. Master file B. Program file C. Transaction file D. Work file E. None of the above Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D 16. 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 & Explanation Answer: Option D Explanation: No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss. View Answer Workspace Report Discuss in Forum ________________________________________ 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 E. None of the above Answ
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