- Which of the following is (are) the characteristic(s) of a system?
a) organization
b) Interaction
c) Interdependence
d) All of the above
ANS:(d) All of the above
2. A graphic representation of an information system is called
a) flow chart
b) pictogram
c) data flow diagram
d) histogram
ANS:(c) data flow diagram
3. In data-flow diagrams, an originator or receiver of the data is usually designated by
a) a circle
b) an arrow
c) a square box
d) a rectangle
ANS: (c) a square box
4. To which phase of SDLC, is file conversion related?
a) System Implementation
b) System analysis
c) System development
d) System design
ANS: (a) System Implementation
5. Which of the following is not considered as a tool at the system design phase?
a) pie chart
b) data-flow diagram
c) decision table
d) systems flowchart
ANS: (a) pie chart
6. A Decision table
a) represents the information flow
b) documents rules, that select one or more actions, based on one or more conditions, from a set of possible conditions.
c) gets an accurate picture of the system
d) shows the decision paths
ANS: (b) documents rules, that select one or more actions, based on one or more conditions, from a set of possible conditions
7. Which are the tools not used for System Analysis
a) System – test data
b) Decision table
c)Data Flow Diagram
d) Flowcharts
ANS: (a) System – test data
8. The code used for the validation purpose is known
a) Self checking code
b) Sequence code
c) Alpha numeric code
d) Group classification code
ANS: (a) Self checking code
9. Problem analysis is done during
a) system design phase
b) systems analysis phase
c) before system test
d) All of the above
ANS: (b) systems analysis phase
10. A data dictionary has consolidated list of data contained in
(i) dataflows (ii) data stores
(iii) data outputs (iv) processes
a) (i) and (iii)
b) (i) and (ii)
c) (ii) and (iv)
d) (i) and (iv)
ANS: (b) (i) and (ii)
11. A data dictionary is useful as
(i) it is a documentation aid
(ii) it assists in designing input forms
(iii) it contains al data in an application including temporary data used in
processes
(iv) it is a good idea in system design
a) (i) and (ii)
b) (i) and (iv)
c) (i),(ii) and (iii)
d) (i) and (iv)
ANS : (c) (i),(ii) and (iii)
12. By metadata we mean
a) very large data
b) data about data
c) data dictionary
d) meaningful data
ANS: (b) data about data
13. A data dictionary is usually developed
a) At requirements specification phase
b) During feasibility analysis
c) When DFD is developed
d) When a database is designed
ANS: (c) When DFD is developed
14. A data dictionary has information about
a) every data element in a data flow
b) only key data element in a data flow
c) only important data elements in a data flow
d) only numeric data elements in a data flow
ANS: (a) every data element in a data flow
15. A data element in a data dictionary may have
a) only integer value
b) no value
c) only real value
d) only decimal value
ANS: (b) no value
16. A concise code is necessarily
a) Precise
b) Meaningful
c) Comprehensive
d) Difficult
ANS: (a) Precise
17. Serial numbers used as codes are
(i) concise
(ii ) meaningful
(iii) expandable
(iv) comprehensive
a) i and ii
b) ii and iii
c) ii and iv
d) i and iii
ANS: (d) i and iii
18. Block codes are
(i)concise
(ii )meaningful
(iii)expandable
(iv)comprehensive
a) i and ii
b) ii and iii
c) iii and iv
d) i and iii
ANS: (b) ii and iii
19. Group classification codes are
(i)concise
(ii)meaningful
(iii) expandable
(iv)comprehensive
a) i and ii
b) i, ii and iii
c) ii, iii and iv
d) i, ii and iv
ANS: (c) ii, iii and iv
20. Significant codes are
(i)concise
(ii)meaningful
(iii )expandable
(iv)comprehensive
a) i and ii
b) i, ii and iii
c) ii, iii and iv
d) i, ii and iv
ANS: (c) ii, iii and iv
21. In significant codes some or all parts of the code
a) are meaningful
b) are usable
c) are significant
d) represent values
ANS: (d) represent values
22. Sequence numbering of records is used to
(i)Identify each record uniquely
(ii)Track a missing record in a batch of records
(iii)Count number of records
(iv) Sort the records
a) i, ii
b) i, ii, iii
c) i, ii, iii, iv
d) i and iv
ANS: (c) i, ii, iii, iv
23. Study involves
a) study of an existing system
b) System documenting the existing system.
c) identifying current deficiencies and establishing new goals
d) All of the above
ANS: (d) All of the above
24. The primary tool used in structured design is a:
a) structure chart
b) structure chart
c) program flowchart
d) module
ANS: (a) structure chart
25. How many steps are in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 10
ANS: (a) 4
26. The first step in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is:
a) Analysis.
b) Design.
c) Problem/Opportunity Identification.
d) Development and Documentation.
ANS: (c) Problem/Opportunity Identification
27. Most modern software applications enable you to customize and automate various features using small custom-built “mini-programs” called:
a) macros.
b) code.
c) routines.
d) subroutines
ANS: (a) macros
28. The organized process or set of steps that needs to be followed to develop an information system is known as the:
a) analytical cycle.
b) design cycle.
c) program specification.
d) system development life cycle
ANS: (d) system development life cycle
29. The final step in the System development life cycle (SDLC)?
a) Analysis
b) Operational
c) Development
d) Design
ANS: (b) Operational
30. The make-or-buy decision is associated with the __ step in the SDLC.
a) Problem/Opportunity Identification
b) Design
c) C. Analysis
d) Development and Documentation
ANS: (b) Design
