Q.1

The communication problem involves the

  • analyst and the programmer
  • manager and the analyst
  • programmer and the computer
  • operate and the computer
  • None of the above
Q.2

A statement - by - statement description of a procedure is detailed in a;

  • written narrative
  • procedure's log
  • systems flowchart
  • record layout
  • None of the above
Q.3

Data dictionary contains detail of

  • data structures
  • data flows
  • data stores
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.4

A hierarchical chart that divides a large program into modules, in which greater details is designed in successively lower programming levels, is called a

  • Scheme
  • sub-schema
  • Structure
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.5

You record the algorithm in the _____ column of the IPO chart.

  • Input
  • Output
  • Processing
  • Purpose
  • None of the above
Q.6

Which of the following is not a requirement of structured design?

  • It should use many GO TO statements
  • The code should be executed in a top-to-bottom fashion within each module
  • It should be made up of a hierarchy of modules
  • Each module should be as independent as possible of all other modules, except its parent
  • None of the above
Q.7

Conversion method in which users, being used to an old system, continue to use the old system, along with the new system, is

  • Multiprocessing
  • Multitasking
  • Parallel run
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.8

Pointers are useful in

  • Locating a particular sector of a magnetic disk
  • Pointing mistakes in input data
  • Traversing a linked list
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.9

A group of related fields, is known as

  • tuple
  • schema
  • records
  • file
  • None of the above
Q.10

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?

  • direct
  • pilot
  • parallel
  • phased
  • None of the above
Q.11

The outstanding Invoice file should be stared on a Pardon Access Storage Device if

  • invoice data entry is on-line.
  • payment recording is done in a batch rode
  • inquires concerning payable are to be answered on-line
  • last record points to the first record
  • None of the above
Q.12

The Turnaround is

  • the elapsed time between the receipt of the input and the availability of the output
  • a group of related fields
  • the key information of programming
  • a program statement that violates one or more rules of the language in which it is written
  • None of the above
Q.13

Cost-Benefit analysis

  • evaluates the tangible and non-tangible factors
  • compares the cost, with the benefits, of introducing a computer-based system
  • estimates the hardware and software costs
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.14

Which of the following statements is true

  • as parallel run involves two different terminals accessing a common database
  • computers are essential for systems Analysis
  • Flow of information in an organization is always vertical
  • alpha testing is the verification process a system goes through for the first time
  • None of the above
Q.15

Which of the following is (are) the characteristic(s) of a system?

  • organization
  • Interaction
  • Interdependence
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.16

The term Parallel Run refers to

  • the same job run on two different computer to test their speeds
  • the processing of two different jobs initiated from two terminals.
  • the concurrent operation of an existing system and a new system
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.17

Which of the following is done in order a data in phase 1 of the system development life cycle?

  • reviewing policies and procedures
  • conducting interviews
  • using questionnaires to conduct surveys.
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.18

After planning an algorithm, you should _____ to verify that it will work correctly.

  • Analyze the algorithm
  • Code the algorithm
  • Desk-check the algorithm
  • Evaluate and modify (if necessary) the program.
  • None of the above
Q.19

The processes at the most detailed level of the data flow diagrams are called

  • transform descriptions
  • functional primitives
  • data flows
  • interfaces
  • None of the above
Q.20

In Prototyping, the following are used

  • screen generators
  • input generators
  • application generators
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.21

HIPO

  • is a forms-driven technique in which standard forms are used to document the information
  • consists of a hierarchy chart and an associated set of input/process/ output charts
  • captures the essence of top down decomposition.
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.22

The first step of the implementation phase is

  • implementation planning
  • select the computer
  • announce the implementation project
  • prepare physical facilities
  • None of the above
Q.23

The Data flow diagram (DFD) shows;

  • the flow of data
  • the processes
  • the areas where they are stored.
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.24

System design aid should primarily

  • help analyse both data and activities
  • help in documentation
  • help in programming
  • generate code
  • None of the above
Q.25

Which is the best process to access number of records from the same file?

  • a batch job
  • a real-time job
  • an on-line job
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.26

Programmers refer to the goal of solving a problem as the _____.

  • Input
  • Output
  • Processing
  • Purpose
  • None of the above
Q.27

The person communicating with the manager to identify information needs is the

  • executive vice-president
  • vice- president of information system
  • programmer
  • system analyst
  • None of the above
Q.28

On-line data entry is most suitable in the case of

  • updating payroll master
  • entering monthly journal entries
  • Processing payment of cheque in a bank
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.29

A Pseudocode is

  • a machine - level code
  • a random number
  • a flow chart
  • Structured English to communicate the logic of a program
  • None of the above
Q.30

Main characteristic of "ring", in Data structure, is

  • First record points only to the last record
  • Last record points to the first record
  • Many records point to one record
  • Each record points to all other records
  • None of the above
Q.31

Procedure development occurs within the

  • structured design phase
  • conversion phase
  • system building phase
  • maintenance
  • None of the above
Q.32

The term used to refer to the checking of outputs of a computer, with the corresponding input documents, is called

  • auditing around the computer
  • auditing through the computer
  • process control
  • beta-test
  • None of the above
Q.33

A self check digit is useful in detecting

  • transcription errors only
  • transposition errors only
  • Random errors only
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.34

The "big picture" diagram of a system is the

  • block diagram
  • logic diagram
  • system flowchart
  • program flowchart
  • None of the above
Q.35

System Specifications are used to

  • describe system flows
  • get an accurate picture of the system
  • avoids ambiguity
  • Ail of the above
  • None of the above
Q.36

Which of the following statements is not true

  • A structured chart is a sequential representation of program design
  • the Real-Time system is a particular case of a on-line-system
  • Batch totals are not incorporated while designing real-time applications
  • 4GLs are used for application proto typing
  • None of the above
Q.37

The first step of the implementation phase is

  • select the computer
  • announce the implementation project
  • implementation planning
  • prepare physical facilities
  • None of the above
Q.38

A pseudocode is

  • a protocol used in data communication
  • an easy way to communicate the logic of a program, in English¬like statements
  • a computer generated random number
  • a machine code
  • None of the above
Q.39

Which of the following is not true of the conversion phase of the development life cycle?

  • the user and systems personnel must work closely together
  • steps must be taken to phase out the old system
  • documentation should be emphasized
  • the non machine components of the system should be considered
  • None of the above
Q.40

The requirements report includes

  • a hierarchy chart showing the top-level modules
  • a list of alternative solutions considered
  • a data flow diagram describing the proposed new system.
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.41

A programmer would most likely prepare a

  • general system flowchart
  • specific system flowchart
  • general program flowchart
  • specific program flowchart
  • None of the above
Q.42

An Audit trial is

  • 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.
  • a data item that characterizes an object
  • two or more data items handled as a unit
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.43

During the implementation phase, the executive vice-president is primarily concerned with

  • planning
  • organizing
  • directing
  • controlling
  • None of the above
Q.44

The advantage of Purchase Option is (are)

  • No financing is requird. The risk of system obsolescence is shifted to the lessor
  • the flexibility of modifying the system at will
  • Insurances, maintenance, and other expenses are included in the rental charge
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.45

Management's decision to rent a computer system may be based upon

  • desire to avoid a large one-time payment
  • tax advantages
  • operational flexibility in changing hardware
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.46

In data-flow diagrams, an originator or receiver of the data is usually designated by

  • a circle
  • an arrow
  • a square box
  • a rectangle
Q.47

A data flow diagram is

  • the modern version of flowchart
  • mainly used at the systems specification stage.
  • the primary output of the systems design phase
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.48

Any data that are entered into the computer, for the first time, will go through the process of

  • System testing
  • Sequential testing
  • String testing
  • Validation
  • None of the above
Q.49

Mistakes made in the system analysis stage show up in :

  • implementation
  • system design
  • system developments
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
Q.50

A consideration evaluated by management when planning to convert to a computer system is

  • available software
  • vender maintenance
  • CPU size and speed
  • All of the above
  • None of the above
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