Unit – 2 (MCQ)
1. Use the new system as the same time as the old system to compare the results. This is known as
A. Procedure Writing
B. Simultaneous Processing
C. Parallel Operation
D. File Conversion
2. ______ can be defined as most recent and perhaps the most comprjhensive technique for solving computer problems.
A. System Analysis
B. System Data
C. System Procedure
D. System Record
3. Another outcome of the planning phase is the
A. Feasibility Analysis Document
B. Project Plan
C. System Specification Document
D. System Proposal Document
4. Which is NOT an attribute of a system analyst?
A. Understanding what to change
B. Knowing how to change it
C. Convincing others of the need to change
D. Selecting which projects to approve
5. The background and experience of analyst include;
A. A background in systems theory and organization behaviour
B. Familiarity with the makeup and inner workings of major application areas such as financial accounting, personnel administration, marketing and sales, operations management, model building, and production control
C. Competence in system tools and methodologies and a practical knowledge of one or more programming and data base languages
D. All of the above
6. To reconstruct a system, which of the following key element(s) must be considered: A. Feedback & Environment
B. Control & Processors
C. Outputs & Inputs
D. All of the above
7. 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
8. The main purpose of the system investigation phase is to produce A. A Design Report
B. A Requirement Report
C. A Feasibility Report
D. None of the above
9. 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
10. A system analyst designs a new system by
A. Identify sub systems and the interface between sub systems
B. Adopting a developed system to the present environment
C. Developing the system as a large, single unit
D. Propose alternatives to the current system.
11. The conditions immediately outside a system is called
A. The boundary
B. The interface
C. The environment
D. The protocols
12. A problem's _______ will answer the question, "What does the user want to see either printed or displayed on the screen?"
A. Input
B. Output
C. Processing
D. Purpose
13. The system study project includes
A. System Analysis
B. System Design
C. Implementation
D. Both (a) & (b)
14. Tracing, of any input record or process, performed on a system, back to its original source, is an
A. Audit Trial
B. Report Generation
C. Batch Processing
D. Conversion
15. The communication problem involves the
A. Analyst and the Programmer
B. Manager and the Analyst
C. Programmer and the Computer
D. Operator and the Computer
16. The person communicating with the manager to identify information needs is the A. Executive Vice – President
B. Vice – President of Information System
C. Programmer
D. System Analyst
17. Which of the following is not a factor in the failure of a systems development project? A. Inadequate user involvement
B. Failure of Systems Integration
C. Size of Company
D. Continuation of a Project that should have been cancelled
18. The term used to refer to the checking of outputs of a computer, with the corresponding input documents, is called
A. Auditing around the Computer
B. Auditing through the Computer
C. Process Control
D. Beta Test
19. Mistakes made in the requirements analysis stage show up in
A. System Design
B. System Development
C. System Testing
D. System Implementation
20. Announcement of MIS implementation is made by
A. Operational Level Managers
B. Tactical Level Managers
C. The President
D. All of the Above
21. 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
22. Top Management is more interested in
A. Day to Day Operations
B. Strategic Decisions
C. Tactical Decisions
D. Both (B) & (C)
23. A system investigation may result from
A. An Analysis Investigation
B. A Scheduled Systems Reviewed
C. A Manager’s Formal Request
D. All of the above
24. The first step in systems Development Life Cycle is
A. Database Design
B. System Design
C. Preliminary Investigation & Analysis
D. Graphical User Interface
25. System Specifications are used to
A. Describe System Flows
B. Get an accurate picture of the system
C. Avoids Ambiguity
D. All of the above
26. Most algorithms follow the format of
A. Entering the input items, then displaying the input items, and then processing the output items
B. Entering the input items, then processing the output items, and then displaying the output items
C. Entering the input items, then processing the input items, and then displaying the output items
D. Entering the output items, then displaying the output items, and then processing the output items
27. Which of the following is a function of the process step of data processing? A. Index
B. Update
C. Protect
D. Retrieval
28. Conversion method in which users, being used to an old system, continue to use the old system, alongside the new system, is
A. Multiprocessing
B. Multitasking
C. Parallel Run
D. All of the above
29 …………… can be defined as most recent and perhaps the most comprehensive technique for solving computer problems.
A. System Analysis
B. System Data
C. System Procedure
D. System Record
30. The primary objective of the analysis phase is to ____.
A. Analyze the capabilities and structure of the previous system
B. Prioritize the alternatives for a new system
C. Determine the basic structure and approach for the new system
D. Understand and document the users' needs and requirements
31. In the Analysis phase, the development of the ____________ occurs, which is a clear statement of the goals and objectives of the project.
A. Documentation
B. Flowchart
C. Program Specification
D. Design
32. Problem analysis is done during
A. System Design phase
B. Systems Analysis Phase
C. Before System Test
D. All of the above
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. It is necessary to design an information system to easily accommodate change, because
a) New computers are introduced every year
b) New computer languages become popular every year
c) Organizations’ requirements change over a period of time
d) Systems need continuous debugging
39. Changing an operational information system is
a) Impossible
b) Expensive and done selectively
c) Never required
d) Usually done
40. System analysts have to interact with
i) Managers of organizations
ii) Users in the organization
iii) Programming team
iv) Data entry operator
a) iii and iv b) i, ii and iii c) ii, iii and iv d) ii and iii
41. The primary responsibility of a systems analyst is to
a) Specify an information system which meets the requirements of an organization
b) Write programs to meet specifications
c) Maintain the system
d) Meet managers of the organization regularly
42. The responsibilities of a system analyst include
i) Defining and prioritizing information requirement of an organization ii) Gathering data, facts and opinions of users in an organization iii) Drawing up specifications of the system for an organization iv) Designing and evaluating the system
a) i and ii b) i, ii and iv c) i, ii, iii and iv d) i, ii and iii
43. The most important attribute of a systems analyst is
a) Excellent programming skills
b) Very good hardware designing skills
c) Very good technical management skills
d) Very good writing skills
44. Among the attributes of a good systems analyst the following are essential i) Knowledge of organization
ii) Analytical mind
iii) Ability to communicate orally
iv) Excellent mathematical abilities
a) i and ii b) i, ii and iii c) i, ii and iv d) i, iii and iv
45. Among the attributes of a systems analyst the following are most important i) Knowledge of computer systems and currently available hardware ii) Good interpersonal relations
iii) Broad knowledge about various organizations
iv) Very good accountancy knowledge
a) i, iii and iv b) i and iii c) i, ii and iv d) i, ii and iii
46. Managers in organizations should not design their own systems as a) Systems have to interact with other systems
b) They do not have the special skills necessary to design systems c) It is not their job
d) They are always very busy
47. Systems analyst should use software tools in their work as
a) All analysts use them
b) They assist in systematic design of systems
c) They are inexpensive
d) They are easily available
48. The first step in systems Development Life Cycle is
A. Database Design
B. System Design
C. Preliminary Investigation and Analysis
D. Graphical User Interface
49. The first step in the problem-solving process is to _____. A. Plan the algorithm
B. Analyse the problem
C. Desk-check the algorithm
D. Evaluate and modify (if necessary) the program
50. System design aid should primarily
A. Help analyse both data and activities
B. Help in documentation
C. Help in programming
D. Using a graphical user interface
51. During what phase, the requirement analysis is performed? A. System Design Phase
B. System Development Phase
C. System analysis phase
D. System Investigation Phase
52. Problem analysis is done during
A. System Design Phase
B. Systems Analysis Phase
C. Before system test
D. All of the above
53. 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
54. In the Analysis phase, the development of the ____________ occurs, which is a clear statement of the goals and objectives of the project.
A. Documentation
B. Flowchart
C. Program Specification
D. Design
55. ____________ is the process of translating a task into a series of commands that a computer will use to perform that task.
A. Project design
B. Installation
C. Systems analysis
D. Programming
56. ____________ spend most of their time in the beginning stages of the SDLC, talking with end-users, gathering information, documenting systems, and proposing solutions.
A. Systems Analysts
B. Project Managers
C. Network Engineers
D. Database Administrators
57. ____________ manage the system development, assign staff, manage the budget and reporting, and ensure that deadlines are met.
A. Project Managers
B. Network Engineers
C. Graphic Designers
D. Systems Analysts
58. The problem statement should include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Input.
B. Output.
C. Processing.
D. Storage.
59. Information requirements of an organization can be determined by
A. Interviewing managers and users and arriving at the requirements based on consensus
B. Finding out what similar organizations do
C. Telling organization what they need based on your experience
D. Sending a questionnaire to all employees of the organization
60. 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
61. 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
62.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
63. 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
64. 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
65. It is necessary to design an information system to easily accommodate change, because A. New computers are introduced every year
b) New computer languages become popular every year
c) Organizations’ requirements change over a period of time
d) Systems need continuous debugging
66. System analysts have to interact with
i) Managers of organizations
ii) Users in the organization
iii) Programming team
iv) Data entry operator
A. iii and iv B. i, ii and iii C. ii, iii and iv D. ii and iii
67. The primary responsibility of a systems analyst is to
A. Specify an information system which meets the requirements of an organization
B. Write programs to meet specifications
C. Maintain the system
D. Meet managers of the organization regularly
68. The responsibilities of a system analyst include
i) Defining and prioritizing information requirement of an organization ii) Gathering data, facts and opinions of users in an organization iii) Drawing up specifications of the system for an organization
iv) Designing and evaluating the system
A. i and ii B. i, ii and iv C. i, ii, iii and iv
D. i, ii and iii
69. The most important attribute of a systems analyst is
A. Excellent programming skills
B. Very good hardware designing skills
C. Very good technical management skills
D. Very good writing skills
70. Among the attributes of a good systems analyst the following are essential i) Knowledge of organization
ii) Analytical mind
iii) Ability to communicate orally
iv) Excellent mathematical abilities
A. i and ii B. i, ii and iii C. i, ii and iv D. i, iii and iv
71. ……………... refers to the collection of information pertinent to systems Project.
A) Data transfer
B) Data gathering
C) Data Embedding
D) Data Request
72. Top level manager uses:
A. Strategic information
B. Tactical information
C. Operational information
D. None of the above
73. Project manager is responsible for:
(a) Successful execution of the implementation phase
(b) Accomplishing assigned tasks
(c) Preparing soliciting document
(d) None of the above
