Q.1 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
ANS: (D) All of the above
2. …………………. is a group of interested components working together towards a common goal by accepting inputs and producing outputs in an organized transformation process.
A) System
B) Network
C) Team
D) System Unit
Ans: (A) System
3. A rectangle in a DFD represents
A) a process
B) a data store
C) an external entity
D) an input unit
ANS: (C) an external entity
4. External Entities may be a
A) Source of input data only
B) Source of input data or destination of results
C) Destination of results only
D) Repository of data
ANS: (B) Source of input data or destination of results
5. The major goal of requirement determination phase of information system
development is
A) determine whether information is needed by an organization
B) determine what information is needed by an organization
C) determine how information needed by an organization can be provided
D) determine when information is to be given
ANS : (B) determine what information is needed by an organization
6. It is necessary to prioritize information requirements of an organization at the
requirements determination phase as
A) it is always good to prioritize
B) there are conflicting demands from users
C) there are constraints on budgets, available time, human resource and requirement
D) all good organization do it
ANS: (C) there are constraints on budgets, available time, human resource and requirement
7. Requirement specification is carried out
A) after requirements are determined
B) before requirements are determined
C) simultaneously with requirements determination
D) independent of requirements determination
ANS: (A) after requirements are determined
8. The role of a system analyst drawing up a requirements specification is similar to
A) architect designing a building
B) a structural engineer designing a building
C) a contractor constructing a building
D) the workers who construct a building
ANS: (A) architect designing a building
9. It is necessary to consult the following while drawing up requirement specification
A) only top managers
B) only top and middle management
C) only top, middle and operational managers
D) top, middle and operational managers and also all who will use the system
ANS: (D) top, middle and operational managers and also all who will use the system
10. In order to understand the working of an organization for which a computer based system is being designed, an analyst must
A) look at only current work and document flow in the organization
B) discuss with top level and middle level management only
C) interview top, middle, line managers and also clerks who will enter data and use the system
D) only clerical and middle level staff who have long experience in the organization and will be users of the system
ANS: (C) interview top, middle, line managers and also clerks who will enter data and use the system
11. A feasibility study is carried out
A) after final requirements specifications are drawn up
B) during the period when requirements specifications are drawn up
C) before the final requirements specifications are drawn up
D) at any time
ANS: (C) before the final requirements specifications are drawn up
12. The main objective of feasibility study is
A) to assess whether it is possible to meet the requirements specifications
B) to assess if it is possible to meet the requirements specified subject to constraints of budget, human resource and hardware
C) to assist the management in implementing the desired system
D) to remove bottlenecks in implementing the desired system
ANS: (B) to assess if it is possible to meet the requirements specified subject to constraints of budget, human resource and hardware
13. It is necessary to carry out a feasibility study as
A) top management cannot ensure that a project is feasible before calling a system analyst
B) top management is not sure what they want from the system
C) even though top management is in favour of the system, technology may not be mature for implementation
D) all organizations do it
ANS: (C) even though top management is in favour of the system, technology may not be mature for implementation
14. Feasibility study is carried out by
A) managers of the organization
B) system analyst in consultation with managers of the organization
C) users of the proposed system
D) systems designers in consultation with the prospective users of the system
ANS: (B) system analyst in consultation with managers of the organization
15. Initial requirements specification is
A) not changed till the end of the project
B) continuously changed during project implementation
C) only a rough indication of the requirement
D) changed and finalized after feasibility study
ANS: (C) only a rough indication of the requirement
16. Final specifications are drawn up by
A) system analyst in consultation with the management of the organization
B) the managers of user organization
C) system analyst in consultation with programmers
D) system designers along with users
ANS: (A) system analyst in consultation with the management of the organization
17. The main goal of arriving at a final specification is
A) to tell the organization’s managers how the system will function
B) to tell the organization’s managers what the proposed system will achieve in a language understood by them
C) to compute the cost of implementing the system
D) to assist in designing the system
ANS: (B) to tell the organization’s managers what the proposed system will achieve in a language understood by them
18. The final specifications are arrived at
A) after feasibility study
B) during feasibility study
C) just before implementation phase
D) when the system is being design
ANS: (A) after feasibility study
19. System approval criteria are specified
A) when the final specifications are drawn up
B) during feasibility study
C) during the requirements specifications stage
D) during system study stage
ANS: (A) when the final specifications are drawn up
20. Hardware study is required
A) to find out cost of computer system needed
B) to determine the type of computer system and software tools needed to meet the final system specification
C) to make sure that the system does not become obsolete
D) to find how to implement the system
ANS: (B) to determine the type of computer system and software tools needed to meet the final system specification
21. Hardware study is carried out
A) after the final system is specified
B) at the requirements specification stage
C before the requirements are specified
D) whenever management decides it is necessary
ANS: (A) after the final system is specified
22. System design is carried out
A) as soon as system requirements are determined
B) whenever a system analyst feels it is urgent
C) after final system specifications are approved by the organization
D) whenever the user management feels it should be done
ANS: (C) after final system specifications are approved by the organization
23.The primary objective of system design is to
A) design the programs, databases and test plan
B) design only user interfaces
C) implement the system
D) find out how the system will perform
ANS: (A) design the programs, databases and test plan
24. The primary objective of system implementation is
i) to build a system prototype
ii) to train users to operate the system
iii) to implement designed system using computers
iv) write programs, create databases and test with live data
A)i, iii B) i, ii, iii C) ii ,iii D) ii, iv
ANS: (D) ii, iv
25.During system implementation the following are done
i) programs are written and tested with operational data
ii) user documentation is created and users trained
iii) programmers are recruited and trained
iv) the system is tested with operational data
A)i and iii B) ii and iii C) ii and iv D) i, ii & iv
ANS: (D) i, ii & iv
26. System evaluation is carried out
A) after the system has been operational for a reasonable time
B) during system implementation
C) whenever managers of user organization want it
D) whenever operational staff want
ANS: (A) after the system has been operational for a reasonable time
27. The main objective of system evaluation is
A) to see whether the system met specification
B) to improve the system based on operational experience for a period
C) to remove bugs in the programs
D) to asses the efficiency of the system
ANS: (B) to improve the system based on operational experience for a period
28. Systems are modified whenever
A) user’s requirements change
B) new computers are introduced in the market
C) new software tools become available in the market
D) other similar organization modify these system
ANS: (A) user’s requirements change
29. The main objective of system modification is
A) to use the latest software tools
B) to meet the user’s new/changed needs
C) to use the latest hardware
D) to have the most modern system
ANS: (B) to meet the user’s new/changed needs
30. To easily modify the existing system it is necessary to
A) use good software tools
B) use the best hardware available
C) design the system which can be changed at low cost
D) keep the programming team happy
ANS:(C) design the system which can be changed at low cost
