> > System Analysis MCQs > Basic System Analysis MCQs

Basic System Analysis MCQ

1. A(n) _____ resembles a horizontal flowchart that shows the actions and events as they occur.

Activity diagram

Sequence diagram

State transition diagram.

Business model diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: Activity diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

2. A(n) _____ is a technique that uses a common yardstick to measure and compare vendor ratings.

fixed fee model

evaluation model

subscription model

All of this

Answer

Correct Answer: evaluation model

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

3. An ____ variation is a use case variation that shows functions beyond those found in a base case.

External

Extend

Enhanced

Evaluation

Answer

Correct Answer: Extend

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

4. To avoid the problem of _____, a projects scope should be defined as clearly as possible.

Project drift

Project expansion

Project dilation

Project creep

Answer

Correct Answer: Project creep

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

5. The three legs of a project triangle are _____, scope, and time.

Requirements

Environment

Resources

Cost

Answer

Correct Answer: Cost

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

6. Two or more _____ depend on a predecessor task.

Concurrent tasks

Ancestor tasks

Precursor tasks

Dependent tasks

Answer

Correct Answer: Concurrent tasks

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

7. The unified modeling language (uml) notation _____ identifies a zero or many relation.

0..1

1..*

0..0

0..*

Answer

Correct Answer: 0..*

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

8. The term _____ succinctly captures the primary goal of psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Self- actualization

Insight

Shaping

Congruence

Answer

Correct Answer: Insight

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

9. The term _____ refers to the reasons, or justifications, for a proposal.

Problem charter

Business case

Work statement

Use case

Answer

Correct Answer: Business case

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

10. Identifying customers is a responsibility of the ________ function.

Finance and accounting

Human resources

Manufacturing and production

Sales and marketing

Answer

Correct Answer: Sales and marketing

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

11. Hidden costs,"" such as ________ costs, can easily undercut anticipated benefits from outsourcing.

Hardware

Software

Employee salary

Communications costs

Vendor selection

Answer

Correct Answer: Vendor selection

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

12. ________ is another, more common title given to the director of computer services.

CEO

CTO

CIO

COO.

Answer

Correct Answer: CIO

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

13. _____ is the degree to which a system performs its intended function.

Reliability

Performance

Maintainability

Functionality

Answer

Correct Answer: Functionality

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

14. Cloud computing provides ____ on demand, which matches resources to needs at any given time.

Scaling

Physical

Topology

Portal

Answer

Correct Answer: Scaling

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

15. When system developers omit parts of diagrams for clarity, they refer to the missing parts as ____.

Overridden

Aggregated

Elided

Joined.

Answer

Correct Answer: Elided

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

16. A ________ displays and summarizes totals from other worksheets.

Data bar

Detail sheet

Sheet tab

Summary sheet

Answer

Correct Answer: Summary sheet

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

17. User productivity systems _____.

Provide job-related information to users at all levels of a company

Simulate human reasoning by combining a knowledge base and inference rules that determine how the knowledge is applied

Process data generated by day-to-day business operations

Include e-mail, voice mail, fax, video and Web conferencing, word processing, automated calendars, database management, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, presentation graphics, company intranets, and integrated mobile computing systems

Answer

Correct Answer: Include e-mail, voice mail, fax, video and Web conferencing, word processing, automated calendars, database management, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, presentation graphics, company intranets, and integrated mobile computing systems

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

18. User documentation includes _____.

Security and audit trail information

Program, systems analyst, programmer, and system identification

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Description of source document content, preparation, processing, and samples

Answer

Correct Answer: Security and audit trail information

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

19. Ganttproject can open files created with ____.

Successor

Microsoft Project

Monitor progress

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Microsoft Project

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

20. When several tasks can start at the same time, each is called a(n) ____ task.

Concurrent

Successor

Predecessor

Dependent

Answer

Correct Answer: Concurrent

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

21. One good way to prevent errors on input forms is to _______.

Group use cases by actor

Provide “undo” capability

Clear the field that is in error.

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Provide “undo” capability

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

22. If variable input data is needed, a _____ must be provided to explain what is needed.

List box

Dialog box

Menu bar

Toggle button

Answer

Correct Answer: Dialog box

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

23. A(n) ____ describes the logic that programmers use to write code modules.

Process model

Object model

Business model

Network model

Answer

Correct Answer: Process model

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

24. _________ verifies that separate systems can work together passing data back and forth correctly.

Alpha testing

Development testing

Integration testing

System testing

Answer

Correct Answer: Alpha testing

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

25. The concept that a message gives different meanings to different objects is called _____.

Dynamic addressing

Polymorphism

Both

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Polymorphism

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

26. In a special project, if step x must be completed before step y, step x is called a ____ task.

Predecessor

Planning

Monitoring

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Predecessor

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

27. ____ are characteristics that describe the object.

Eventsc

Attributesb

Methodsd

Behaviors

Answer

Correct Answer: Attributesb

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

28. Each variation in the sequence of actions required in a use case is a ____.

Stereotype

Function

Scenario

Instance.

Answer

Correct Answer: Scenario

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

29. The main objective of _____ is to avoid problems or to identify them as soon as possible.

Direct cutover

Quality assurance

Application development

Cohesion

Answer

Correct Answer: Quality assurance

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

30. The _____ is the most pessimistic outcome of a task.

Worst-case estimate (W)

Best-case estimate (B)

Dominant-case estimate (D)

Probable-case estimate (P)

Answer

Correct Answer: Worst-case estimate (W)

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

31. The newest development techniques are called ____, which attempt to develop systems incrementally.

Agile/adaptive methods

Direct cutover

Quality assurance

Application development

Answer

Correct Answer: Agile/adaptive methods

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

32. The first activity in the business process management cycle is ________.

Creating a model of the existing business processescr

Prototypes become unwieldy and difficult to manage in very complex systems

Prototyping increases the risk and potential financial exposure that occur when a finished system fails to support business needs

Answer

Correct Answer: Creating a model of the existing business processescr

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

33. The _______ keeps records of the number of each kind of part or finished good in the warehouse.

Payroll system

Inventory control system

Sales order processing system

General ledger

Answer

Correct Answer: Inventory control system

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

34. Potential problems of prototyping include all of the following except ____.

The rapid pace of development can create quality problems

Some system requirements, such as reliability and maintainability, cannot be tested adequately

Prototypes become unwieldy and difficult to manage in very complex systems

Prototyping increases the risk and potential financial exposure that occur when a finished system fails to support business needs

Answer

Correct Answer: Prototyping increases the risk and potential financial exposure that occur when a finished system fails to support business needs

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

35. The information about invoices to customers is tracked by ____ system

Supply chain management

Product lifecycle management

Transaction processing system

Value chain system

Answer

Correct Answer: Transaction processing system

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

36. A gray hole process is a process that has ____.

No input

At least one output and one input, but the output obviously is insufficient to generate the input shown

At least one input and one output, but the input obviously is insufficient to generate the output shown

Answer

Correct Answer: At least one input and one output, but the input obviously is insufficient to generate the output shown

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

37. A(n) _______ is a naturally occurring association among specific things.

Relationship

Cardinality

Attribute

Composition

Answer

Correct Answer: Relationship

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

38. A range check is a data validation check that ____.

Tests data items to verify that they fall between a specified minimum and maximum value

Identifies values that are questionable, but not necessarily wrong

Is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together

Is used for mandatory data items

Answer

Correct Answer: Tests data items to verify that they fall between a specified minimum and maximum value

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

39. A list of events or activities recorded in the sequence in which they occur is called a(n) ____.

Definition

Model

Timeline

Log

Answer

Correct Answer: Log

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

40. A key feature of an enterprise system is that _________.

It is exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

It employs a database of key operational and planning data that can be shared by all

It helps a business function isolate information other functions and other levels of management

It is only used by large organizations

Answer

Correct Answer: It employs a database of key operational and planning data that can be shared by all

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

41. A _____ is a command that tells an object to perform a certain method.

Dictum

Message

Statement

Baseline

Answer

Correct Answer: Message

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

42. A(n) ____ defines specific tasks that an object can perform.

Attribute

Method

Command

Message

Answer

Correct Answer: Method

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

43. Critical path is the ________ path of tasks through a project, as shown on a gantt chart.

Most complex

First

Longest

Shortest

Answer

Correct Answer: Longest

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

44. Applications that are processed across multiple computing devices is known as a ________.

Distributed systems

Personal information system

Information silo

Distributed system

Answer

Correct Answer: Distributed system

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

45. A ________ shows the tasks, start and finish dates, and dependencies for the tasks of a project.

Gantt chart

Activities

Repository

Critical path

Answer

Correct Answer: Gantt chart

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

46. _____ result from a decrease in expenses, an increase in revenues, or both.

Tangible benefits

Intangible benefits

Agile benefits

Ethical benefits

Answer

Correct Answer: Tangible benefits

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

47. _____ involves using information systems and the internet to acquire parts and supplies.

Enterprise resources planning system

Electronic Procurement (e-procurement)

Information systems literacy

Transaction Processing System (TPS)

Answer

Correct Answer: Electronic Procurement (e-procurement)

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

48. _____ describes the actual network cabling and connections.

Logical topology

Bus topology

Star topology

Physical topology

Answer

Correct Answer: Physical topology

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

49. A relationship that has a cardinality constraint of one or more is a(n) _______ relationship.

Optional

Mandatory

Unary

Binary

Answer

Correct Answer: Mandatory

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

50. The apptivo ____ is free of charge with unlimited duration.

Constraint

Dependent task

Standard Plan

Start day/date

Answer

Correct Answer: Standard Plan

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

51. _____ is an example of transaction-processing system.

Information literacy

Twitter

Labor statistics

Automated payroll

Answer

Correct Answer: Automated payroll

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

52. As part of the interview process, any unresolved issues should be _______.

Noted in the analyst's meeting notes

Given a tentative resolution

Brought to the attention of the appropriate manager

Put on an open-items list

Answer

Correct Answer: Put on an open-items list

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

53. ____________ is not categorized as bi.

Applications

Hardware

Processes

Technologies

Answer

Correct Answer: Hardware

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

54. ________ should not be considered in the decision to kill a project.

Completed deliverables

Project scope

Sunk costs

SOW

Answer

Correct Answer: Sunk costs

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

55. Product-oriented firms manufacture _____.

Retail services

Routers

Computers

Microchips

Answer

Correct Answer: Routers
Computers
Microchips

Note: This question has more than 1 correct answers

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

56. The type of event that occurs outside of the system is called a(n) _______.

Temporal

Use case

External event

User goal technique; event decomposition technique

Answer

Correct Answer: External event

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

57. To avoid problems, preventive maintenance _____.

Adds enhancements to an operational system and makes the system easier to use

Diagnoses and corrects errors in an operational system

Involves changing an operational system to make it more efficient, reliable, or maintainable

Requires analysis of areas where trouble is likely to occur

Answer

Correct Answer: Requires analysis of areas where trouble is likely to occur

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

58. Preventive maintenance ____

During the middle of

Diagnoses and corrects errors in an operational system

Adaptive and corrective maintenance expenses increase rapidly, but perfective maintenance typically decreases

Requires analysis of areas where trouble is likely to occur in order to avoid problems

Answer

Correct Answer: Requires analysis of areas where trouble is likely to occur in order to avoid problems

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

59. Adaptive maintenance ____

Maintenance

Requires analysis of areas where trouble is likely to occur in order to avoid problems

Diagnoses and corrects errors in an operational system

Adds enhancements to an operational system and makes the system easier to use

Answer

Correct Answer: Adds enhancements to an operational system and makes the system easier to use

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

60. Perfective maintenance usually is cost effective ____ the system’s operational life.

Early in

During the middle of

Late in

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: During the middle of

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

61. Perfective maintenance ____.

System administrator

Involves changing an operational system to make it more efficient, reliable, or maintainable

Diagnoses and corrects errors in an operational system

Adds enhancements to an operational system and makes the system easier to use

Answer

Correct Answer: Involves changing an operational system to make it more efficient, reliable, or maintainable

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

62. Activities on the critical path of a project have ____ slack time.

Optimized

PERT

Zero

Patent

Answer

Correct Answer: Zero

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

63. The variety dimension of big data refers to a combination of _____.

Data warehouses and data marts

Object-oriented data models and relational data models

Structured data and unstructured data

Data definition and data manipulation

Answer

Correct Answer: Structured data and unstructured data

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

64. Data analysis certifications often contain the word ______ in their title.

Reasoning

Forensics

Investigation

Inquiry

Forensics

Answer

Correct Answer: Forensics

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

65. Cloud pricing structure is a ____-based model.

Flat

Box

Subscription

Pay-as-you-go

Answer

Correct Answer: Subscription

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

66. Big data primarily deals with ______________ data.

Semi-structured, Structured and Unstructured

Unstructured data

Data sets

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Semi-structured, Structured and Unstructured

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

67. Big data helps companies treat customers as individuals. this is called __________.

Business model creation

Data analyzation

Experimentation

Microsegmentation

Answer

Correct Answer: Microsegmentation

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

68. Big data has ________ meaning that it is generated rapidly.

Reduce phase

Pull publishing

High velocity

Structured data

Answer

Correct Answer: High velocity

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

69. A(n) ____ is used to describe the characteristics of all data used in a system.

System flowchart

Data dictionary

Preliminary design

Input/output design

Answer

Correct Answer: Data dictionary

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

70. The training of end users is an important task in the ____ phase of a systems development project.

Installation

SYSTEMS INVESTIGATION

User preparation

Systems implementation

Answer

Correct Answer: Systems implementation

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

71. ____ prototyping produces a full-featured, working model of the information system.

Design

System

Application

Answer

Correct Answer: System

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

72. The final step of the system development life cycle (sdlc) is ________.

Testing and installation

Maintenance and evaluation

Analysis

Design

Answer

Correct Answer: Maintenance and evaluation

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

73. Using ____ involves writing down all the steps you will use in a program.

A compiler

An interpreter

A flowchart

Pseudocode

Answer

Correct Answer: Pseudocode

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

74. The traditional systems development life cycle (sdlc) is divided into _____ phases.

Five

Analysis

Four

Three

Answer

Correct Answer: Five

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

75. The sequence of activities and phases of the customer life cycle are as follows: ________.

attract, sell, support, and categorize

It is very easy to find people who can design the new improved processes.

The change generates value greater than its cost

Business process reengineering

Answer

Correct Answer: attract, sell, support, and categorize

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

76. The primary outcome of the systems analysis phase is ____.

Hardware acquisition

A prioritized list of system requirements

System Analysis

Answer

Correct Answer: A prioritized list of system requirements

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

77. The primary advantage of rapid application development (rad) is that _____.

the decelerated time cycle allows more time to develop quality, consistency, and design standards

systems can be developed more quickly with significant cost savings

a company's strategic business needs are emphasized and the mechanics of the system are not stressed

Systems are developed more slowly with fewer bugs

Answer

Correct Answer: Systems are developed more slowly with fewer bugs

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

78. The maintenance phase of a sdlc includes all of the following except _________.

Make backups

Optimize for speed and security

Convert data

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Convert data

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

79. The first step in defining a new information system is to ________.

Assess the feasibility of the project

Define the goals and scope of the project

Determine the schedule and budget for the project

Form the project team

Answer

Correct Answer: Define the goals and scope of the project

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

80. The final phase of the systems development life cycle (sdlc) is ________.

Planning

Analysis

Design

Implementation

Maintenance

Answer

Correct Answer: Maintenance

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

81. The design phase of a sdlc includes all of the following except _________.

Select hardware and software

Develop application specifications

Identify potential solutions

Write requirements report

Answer

Correct Answer: Write requirements report

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

82. The conceptual design step that defines entities, attributes, and relationships is ____.

Database analysis and requirements

Entity relationship modeling and normalization

Data model verification

Distributed database design

Answer

Correct Answer: Entity relationship modeling and normalization

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

83. The ____ is a widely used method of visualizing and documenting software systems design.

UML

TCO

FDD

REJ

Answer

Correct Answer: UML

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

84. Selecting the _______ is the first step in implementing a new system.

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Conversion Type

Best Alternative

Answer

Correct Answer: Conversion Type

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

85. Scrum differs from the sdlc in that __________.

The SDLC is better suited to changing requirements during the development process

Scrum uses the waterfall method

Scrum is more structured than the SDLC

Scrum is better suited to changing requirements during the development process

The SDLC can be used for developing processes as well as systems

Answer

Correct Answer: Scrum is better suited to changing requirements during the development process

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

86. Installation and fine tuning are part of the ____ phase of the sdlc.

Planning

Analysis

Detailed systems design

Implementation

Answer

Correct Answer: Implementation

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

87. For real-world objects the state of an object is the same as its _______.

Lifeline

status condition

Attribute values

Persistence

Answer

Correct Answer: status condition

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

88. Data models are created during the ________ step of the sdlc.

Requirements analysis

System definition

Implementation

Component design

Answer

Correct Answer: Requirements analysis

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

89. Analyzing the company situation is part of the ____ phase of the dblc.

Database initial study

Database design

Implementation and loading, testing, and evaluation

Operation

Answer

Correct Answer: Database initial study

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

90. _____ feasibility is concerned with whether a new system can be completed on time.

Economic

Operational

Scheduling

Technical

Answer

Correct Answer: Scheduling

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

91. ____ methods include the latest trends in software development.

Object-oriented analysis

Agile/Adaptive

Structured analysis

Rapid application

Answer

Correct Answer: Agile/Adaptive

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

92. A _____ prototype shows users how a particular task that was not technically feasible can be done.

Proof-of-concept

Computer-aided

Requirements-based

Phased-in-phased-out

Answer

Correct Answer: Proof-of-concept

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

93. _____ takes an iterative approach to the systems development process.

Rapid application development

Prototyping

Traditional systems development

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Prototyping

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

94. _____ is a model that asks the traditional fact-finding questions in a systems development context.

A functional decomposition diagram

A class diagram

The Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architecture

The Unified Modeling Language

Answer

Correct Answer: The Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architecture

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

95. The characteristics of online processing systems are that _____.

Users interact directly with the information system

The systems avoid a constant dialog between the user and the system

Users can access data randomly

The systems process transactions completely when and where they occur

Answer

Correct Answer: The systems process transactions completely when and where they occur

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

96. The plan for unit testing, system testing, and acceptance testing is called ____________.

Feasibility study

Alpha testing

Beta testing

Formative testing

A test plan

Answer

Correct Answer: A test plan

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

97. In online analytical processing systems, ________ provide a way to summarize the data.

Forms.

Measures.

Facts.

Records.

Dimensions

Answer

Correct Answer: Dimensions

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

98. The ___________________ is the most commonly used methodology for building information systems.

Phased approach

Systems development life cycle (SDLC)

High-level data flow diagrams.

Request for proposal (RFP

Answer

Correct Answer: Systems development life cycle (SDLC)

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

99. ____ is open-source software that is supported by a large group of users and developers.

Open Workbench

Sequence

Constraint

Milestones

Answer

Correct Answer: Open Workbench

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

100. ____ is freeware software.

Norton AntiVirus (antivirus program)

Image Shrinker (image optimizer)

Internet Explorer (Web browser)

Lynx (text-based Web browser

Answer

Correct Answer: Internet Explorer (Web browser)

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

101. Rad relies heavily on ____

Prototyping

Management direction

Agile methods

Scrum

Answer

Correct Answer: Prototyping

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

102. In modular design, _____ also is called looping.

iteration

selection

process description

sequence

Answer

Correct Answer: iteration

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

103. Inheritance enables a ____ to derive one or more of its attributes from a parent.

Child

User

Package

Class A

Answer

Correct Answer: Child

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

104. A(n) _____ is a specific member of a class

Key.

Index.

File.

Instance

Answer

Correct Answer: Instance

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

105. ____ is a shareware program

Microsoft Office (office suite)

Internet Explorer (Web browser)

Pine (e-mail program)

WinZip (file compression program)

Answer

Correct Answer: WinZip (file compression program)

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

106. In a sequence diagram, a lifeline is identified by a _____ line.

Curved

Red

Solid

Dashed

Answer

Correct Answer: Dashed

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

107. In a gdss, the _______ is generally the decision maker.

Programmer

Technician

Group

Client

Answer

Correct Answer: Group

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

108. The two types of interaction diagrams are ______________ diagrams.

Use-case and sequence

Class and sequence

Sequence and communication

Object and communication

Statechart and object

Answer

Correct Answer: Sequence and communication

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

109. The boxes on a class diagram can be thought of as a particular _______.

Set of relationships

Set of attributes

Set of objects

Set of procedures

Answer

Correct Answer: Set of procedures

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

110. In the accompanying figure, the sequence structure is the completion of ____.

steps in a chronological order, one after another

one or more process steps based on the results of a test or condition

a process step that is repeated until a specific condition changes

A specific condition that is repeated until a process changes

Answer

Correct Answer: steps in a chronological order, one after another

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

111. A(n) ________ is a complicated set of possibly nonlinear equations.

Data warehouse

Neural network

Expert system

Online analytical processing (OLAP) cube

Answer

Correct Answer: Neural network

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

112. Step d in the accompanying figure is known as the ____ step.

Spam

Storage

History

70 years

Answer

Correct Answer: Storage

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

113. The iteration structure is the completion of _____.

One or more process steps based on the results of a test or condition

Steps in a chronological order, one after another

A process step that is repeated until a specific condition changes

A specific condition that is repeated until a process changes

Answer

Correct Answer: A process step that is repeated until a specific condition changes

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

114. Questions that have a simple, definitive answer are called _______ questions.

True/false

Close-ended

Open-ended

Multiple choice

Answer

Correct Answer: Close-ended

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

115. A scrum team usually consists of _________.

Less than a dozen people

Twelve to fifteen people

Fifteen to twenty people

More than twenty people

Answer

Correct Answer: Less than a dozen people

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

116. ____ is open-source software that is supported by a community of users and developers.

GanttProject

Microsoft Project Standard

Microsoft Project Professional

Both b and C

Answer

Correct Answer: GanttProject

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

117. ____ allows objects to be used as modular components anywhere in the system.

Dynamic addressing

Technical feasibility

Encapsulation

Linear addressing

Answer

Correct Answer: Encapsulation

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

118. Organizing the database in computer disk storage is done in the ________ phase.

Analysis

Maintenance

Design

Implementation

Answer

Correct Answer: Design

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

119. In crm all applications process a common customer database which means that this design ________.

Enables existing applications to communicate and share data.

Can be used to forecast sales and to create manufacturing plans and schedules to meet those forecasts.

Incorporates inventory and human resource applications.

Enables a gradual move to an ERP system.

Eliminates duplicated data and removes the possibility of inconsistent data

Answer

Correct Answer: Eliminates duplicated data and removes the possibility of inconsistent data

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

120. A(n) ________ system helps capture, manage, and apply the experience of the organization.

Knowledge management (KM)

Chief information officer (CIO)

Across multiple organizations

Interorganizational

Answer

Correct Answer: Knowledge management (KM)

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

121. _____ describes how instances of one class relate to instances of another class.

A modifier

A deliverable

Scope

Cardinality

Answer

Correct Answer: Scope

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

122. A(n) ____ produces one or more lines of output for each record processed.

Detail report

Exception report

Summary report

Exigency report

Answer

Correct Answer: Detail report

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

123. ______ are the graphical components of regression analysis.

Histograms

Run charts

Pareto diagrams

Scatter diagrams

Answer

Correct Answer: Scatter diagrams

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

124. Ibm describes websphere as a software platform for _____ environments.

Integrated development

Business process outsourcing

Service-oriented architecture

Answer

Correct Answer: Service-oriented architecture

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

125. ____ is an important part of each interview.

Follow-up

Review of the requirements models

An agenda

Finalize processing decisions

Answer

Correct Answer: Follow-up

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

126. A future concern about unsupervised data mining applications is _________.

The analyst must develop explanations for patterns after observing the pattern

Only select items with a unit price of more than $100

It can be made coarser by summing and combining

The machines that are running the analysis will possess and create information for themselves

Answer

Correct Answer: The machines that are running the analysis will possess and create information for themselves

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

127. Data mining complements online analytical processing in that it ________.

They provide a summary of critical information on a recurring schedule.

They answer unplanned information requests to support a non-routine decision.

Provides capabilities for discovering hidden predictive relationships in the data

It is a data structure allowing for multiple dimensions to be added to a traditional two-dimensional table

Answer

Correct Answer: Provides capabilities for discovering hidden predictive relationships in the data

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

128. For a project manager, monitoring and controlling _____.

To help plan, estimate, schedule, monitor, and report on a project.

Regular progress reports to management, users, and the project team itself.

The creation of a specific timetable, usually in the form of charts that show tasks, task dependencies, and critical tasks that may delay a project.

Requires guiding, supervising, and coordinating the project team's workload

Answer

Correct Answer: Requires guiding, supervising, and coordinating the project team's workload

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

129. With a global information system (gis) in place, an international company _____.

Can increase its control over its subsidiaries

Can decrease its control over its subsidiaries

Can increase and decrease its control over its subsidiaries

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Can increase its control over its subsidiaries

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

130. The final component to the cpmt planning process is to deal with ____.

Facilitated data-gathering session

Budgeting for contingency operations

Both of these

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Budgeting for contingency operations

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

131. Risk ____ develops safeguards that reduce risks and their impact.

Assessment

Management

Identification

Control

Answer

Correct Answer: Control

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

132. Projects are said to be in analysis paralysis if so much time is spent ________.

Systems analysts

Systems development

Custom-developed programs

Documenting the requirements

Answer

Correct Answer: Documenting the requirements

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

133. The main problem of the sdlc approach to systems development is the ________ nature of the process.

Application

Activities

Swim-lane layout

Waterfall.

Answer

Correct Answer: Waterfall.

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

134. A jad facilitator is _____.

The person who sets the meeting agenda and guides the discussion

Close-ended

Analysis

Answer

Correct Answer: The person who sets the meeting agenda and guides the discussion

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

135. In developing time and cost estimates, project managers must consider _____.

Project size and scope

IT resources

Prior experience with similar projects or systems

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

136. The selection structure is the completion of ____.

Flat rectangle that is open on the right side and closed on the left side

At least one input and one output, but the input obviously is insufficient to generate the output shown

One or more process steps based on the results of a test or condition

No output

Answer

Correct Answer: One or more process steps based on the results of a test or condition

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

137. In business process management (bpm), an as-is model ________.

Assess the results of the changes

Obtain feedback about implementation

Look for improvement opportunities

Implement changes in the organization

Answer

Correct Answer: Look for improvement opportunities

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

138. A(n) ____ is system software

Hardware

Operating system

Quarantines the infected file

Information

Answer

Correct Answer: Operating system

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

139. A systems analyst needs ____.

An understanding of business operations and processes

Solid technical knowledge and good analytical ability.

Strong oral and written communication skills

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

140. A system design where the server performs all the processing is described as ____.

Hierarchical network

File retention

Mainframe architecture

Simpler and less expensive

Answer

Correct Answer: Mainframe architecture

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

141. The choice between developing versus purchasing software often is called a ____ decision.

Make or buy

Build or buy

Either a. or b.

Neither a. nor b

Answer

Correct Answer: Build or buy

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

142. The first step in creating a work breakdown structure (wbs) is to _____.

Mark all recognizable events

Determine time requirements

Identify all tasks

Estimate task completion time and cost

Answer

Correct Answer: Identify all tasks

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

143. In a file oriented information system a security file ____

Stores relatively permanent data about an entity

Is created and saved for backup and recovery purposes

Stores records that contain day-to-day business and operational data

Is a temporary file created by an information system for a single task

Answer

Correct Answer: Is created and saved for backup and recovery purposes

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

144. In a business process, a role refers to ________.

A physical repository

The movement of data

A collection of data

A collection of activities

Answer

Correct Answer: A collection of activities

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

145. Business support systems _____.

Provide job-related information support to users at all levels of a company

Simulate human reasoning by combining a knowledge base and inference rules that determine how the knowledge is applied

Process data generated by day-to-day business operations

Include e-mail, voice mail, fax, video conferencing, word processing, automated calendars, database management, spreadsheets, and integrated mobile computing systems

Answer

Correct Answer: Provide job-related information support to users at all levels of a company

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

146. In batch processing systems, data processing is done _______ data capture.

Immediately after

Some time later than

Immediately before

Some time before

Answer

Correct Answer: Some time later than

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

147. Extranets use _____ technology to make communication over the internet more secure.

Telepresence

Anti-malware

Virtual private network

Answer

Correct Answer: Virtual private network

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

148. Enterprise resource planning (erp) was originally used in the ________ domain.

Accounting

Customer support

Human resources

Manufacturing

Answer

Correct Answer: Manufacturing

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

149. Corrective maintenance ____.

Adds enhancements to an operational system and makes the system easier to use

Diagnoses and corrects errors in an operational system

Involves changing an operational system to make it more efficient, reliable, or maintainable

Requires analysis of areas where trouble is likely to occur in order to avoid proble

Answer

Correct Answer: Diagnoses and corrects errors in an operational system

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

150. All of these are dbms processes except ________.

Create data

Process the database

Assist in the administration of the database

Answer

Correct Answer: Create data

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

151. According to brooks' law, adding more people to a late project ________.

Requires decreased staff coordination

Makes the project later

Decreases the overall cost

Increases the project's timeline

Answer

Correct Answer: Makes the project later

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

152. A(n) ________ exists when data are isolated in separated information systems.

Walled garden

Information silo

Mashup

Viral hook

Answer

Correct Answer: Information silo

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

153. A(n) _____ shows the object classes and relationships involved in a use case.

class diagram

association diagram

use case diagram

modeling diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: class diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

154. A batch processing system has all of the following characteristics except ____

Transactions are collected, processed, and grouped periodically

The IT operations group can run batch programs on a predetermined schedule

The information system is available whenever necessary to support business operations

Batch programs require significantly fewer network resources than online systems

Answer

Correct Answer: The information system is available whenever necessary to support business operations

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

155. A ________ shows the tasks, dates, and dependencies for the tasks of a project.

Scatter plot.

Gantt chart.

Pareto chart.

Control chart

Answer

Correct Answer: Gantt chart.

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

156. A _____ is a series of events and activities with no slack time.

Gantt chart

network diagram

critical path

Gantter

person-day

Answer

Correct Answer: critical path

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

157. A ____ resembles a circle of computers that communicate with each other.

Hierarchical network

Star network

Bus network

Ring network

Answer

Correct Answer: Ring network

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

158. ____ enables an object to derive one or more of its attributes from another object.

Concatenation.

Encapsulation.

Inheritance.

Polymorphism

Answer

Correct Answer: Inheritance.

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

159. A customer relationship management (crm) system helps a company in managing ______.

Material sourcing and procurement

Product development and manufacturing

Distribution and accounting

Human resources and finance

Answer

Correct Answer: Distribution and accounting

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

160. ________ is a title given to the principal manager of an organizations is department

Chief executive officer

Chief technology officer

Chief information officer

Chief operating officer

Answer

Correct Answer: Chief information officer

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

161. ________ is a standard set of terms and graphical notations for documenting business processes.

Database data for information systems is provided in-house.

Model processes; create components; implement processes; assess results

Business Process Modeling Notation

Business processes in these organizations are service-oriented

Answer

Correct Answer: Business Process Modeling Notation

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

162. Typical process description tools include all of the following except ____.

Context diagrams

Structured English

Decision trees

Decision tables

Answer

Correct Answer: Context diagrams

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

163. The variety dimension of big data refers to the combination of _____.

Increased company profits

Mobile and wireless technology

Storage space is reduced

Structured data and unstructured data

Answer

Correct Answer: Structured data and unstructured data

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

164. When an information system does not meet business requirements, causes might include ____.

Identified requirements

Adequately defined scope

Imprecise targets

Sufficient testing

Answer

Correct Answer: Imprecise targets

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

165. The _____ layer addresses how the software will execute on specific computers and networks.

Foundation

System architecture

Human-computer interaction

Data management

Problem domain

Answer

Correct Answer: Problem domain

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

166. When using a(n) _____ join, only rows from the tables that match on a common value are returned.

Cross

Inner

Is null

Select

Answer

Correct Answer: Inner

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

167. When compared to program development, systems development is ________.

Narrower in focus

Less comprehensive

Broader in scope

More technical

Answer

Correct Answer: Broader in scope

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

168. User documentation ____

Describes the inputs, outputs, and processing logic for all program modules

Describes a system's functions and how they are implemented

Contains all the information needed for processing and distributing printed output

Consists of instructions and information to users who will interact with the system

Answer

Correct Answer: Consists of instructions and information to users who will interact with the system

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

169. Two important goals or steps within core process one are and _.

Set of objects

Document the information requirements in the new system

Identify the solution objective;

Obtain project approval

Early deployment of part of the system; high risk elements done first

Answer

Correct Answer: Identify the solution objective;

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

170. Two categories of laser printers are _______.

Thermal and personal

Personal and shared

Ink-jet and high-definition

Active-matrix and passive matrix

Answer

Correct Answer: Personal and shared

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

171. The implementation phase of a sdlc includes all of the following except _________.

Obtain approval

Strategic

Knowledge engineering

Convertibility

Answer

Correct Answer: Obtain approval

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

172. The goal of the planning phase for an information system project is to create a(n) ____________.

System

Collect display and modify transaction

Project development plan

Knowledge engineering

Answer

Correct Answer: Project development plan

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

173. The gis control dimension requires a(n) ____ architecture for data.

Open

Decentralized

Informal

Centralized

Answer

Correct Answer: Centralized

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

174. The functional model component of the system proposal includes _______.

Interviewing

Joint application development

Problem analysis and root cause analysis

A set of use case descriptions, an activity diagram, a use case diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: A set of use case descriptions, an activity diagram, a use case diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

175. The first step in the er model verification process is to _____.

Identify the ER model's central entity

Implementation

Data analysis and requirements

Installing the DBMS

Answer

Correct Answer: Identify the ER model's central entity

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

176. The first phase in the customer life cycle involves ________.

Sending messages to target audiences to attract customer prospects

Converting prospects into customers who need to be supported

Attempting to win back high-value customers

Increasing the value of existing customers by selling more products to them

Answer

Correct Answer: Sending messages to target audiences to attract customer prospects

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

177. The domain model class diagram is used to _______ .

Show the software classes in the problem domain layer of the system

Show the things involved in the user's work that are important

Show the data entities for the new system

Show the relationships among the data entities

Answer

Correct Answer: Show the things involved in the user's work that are important

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

178. The above cardinality constraint on the order data entity indicates that there can be _____ .

Zero or many orders

One or many orders

Many orders

Cannot be determined without the other side of the relationship

Answer

Correct Answer: One or many orders

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

179. The ________ approach is the classical process used to develop information systems.

Pilot

True

Systems development life cycle (SDLC)

Systems analysts

Answer

Correct Answer: Systems development life cycle (SDLC)

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

180. The ______ approach to systems development is a group-based tool for collecting user requirements.

Lease the Application

Customize a Prewritten Application

Joint Application Design (JAD)

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS

Answer

Correct Answer: Joint Application Design (JAD)

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

181. The _____ support of a global information system involves broad and long-term goals.

Structured

Strategic

DSS Engine

Tactical

Answer

Correct Answer: Strategic

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

182. The _____ method of developing systems produces code that is modular and reusable.

structured analysis

rapid application development

Object-oriented analysis

adaptive

Answer

Correct Answer: adaptive

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

183. The ____ topology allows the expansion of wireless access over a wide area.

BSS

ESS

ISS

DSS

Answer

Correct Answer: ESS

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

184. The ____ method of developing systems is well-suited to project management tools and techniques.

Object-oriented analysis

Adaptive

Structured analysis

Rapid application development

Answer

Correct Answer: Structured analysis

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

185. The ____ is used to collect information directly from the end users and business managers.

Information security management and professionals

Budgeting for contingency operations

Business impact analysis

Facilitated data-gathering session

Answer

Correct Answer: Facilitated data-gathering session

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

186. The ____ is responsible for assigning maintenance tasks to individuals or to a maintenance team.

System administrator

Adds enhancements to an operational system and makes the system easier to use

User training package

Involves changing an operational system to make it more efficient, reliable, or maintainable

Answer

Correct Answer: System administrator

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

187. The ____ document is created during the requirements-gathering and analysis phase.

Maintenance plan

System specifications

JAD

CBA

Answer

Correct Answer: System specifications

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

188. Systems development typically starts with a ____.

Feasibility study, followed by a systems request, which includes a preliminary investigation

Systems request, followed by a preliminary investigation, which includes a feasibility study

Preliminary investigation, followed by a feasibility study, which includes a systems request

Feasibility study, followed by a preliminary investigation, which includes a systems request

Answer

Correct Answer: Systems request, followed by a preliminary investigation, which includes a feasibility study

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

189. Systems design answers the question, _____:

Benefits are hard to quantify because they are tangible.

System development life cycle (SDLC)

How will the information system resolve the business problem?

Focuses on the processes that must be modeled to perform that task

Answer

Correct Answer: How will the information system resolve the business problem?

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

190. Systems analysts use a process called ____ to represent company operations and information needs.

JAD

Scrum

RAD

Business process model

Answer

Correct Answer: Business process model

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

191. Which of the following are metrics of a successful project ____.

Late completion

Completion with the same personnel as were on the team at the outset

Completion over budget

Delivery of a product that satisfies users

Answer

Correct Answer: Delivery of a product that satisfies users

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

192. The data dictionary usually records and describes a default value, which is the _____.

Alias

Flat rectangle that is open on the right side and closed on the left side

Value for the data element if a value otherwise is not entered for it

Line with a single or double arrowhead

Answer

Correct Answer: Value for the data element if a value otherwise is not entered for it

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

193. The testing process that focuses on individual computer programs is called _________________.

Beta testing

Unit testing

System testing

Acceptance testing

Formative testing

Answer

Correct Answer: Unit testing

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

194. The sdlc is most important to the ____.

Installing the DBMS

Database initial study

System designer

Maintenance and evolution

Answer

Correct Answer: System designer

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

195. The _______ activity records the customer requests for products or services.

Payroll

Sales order processing

Inventory

Ccounts receivable

Answer

Correct Answer: Sales order processing

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

196. The primary method of obtaining information during the preliminary investigation is to ____.

Analyze organization charts

Conduct interviews

Review documentation

Observe operations

Answer

Correct Answer: Conduct interviews

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

197. The primary advantage of rad is that ____.

Systems can be developed more quickly with significant cost savings

The company's strategic business needs are emphasized and the mechanics of the system are not stressed

The decelerated time cycle allows more time to develop quality, consistency, and design standards

Systems are developed more slowly with fewer bugs

Answer

Correct Answer: Systems can be developed more quickly with significant cost savings

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

198. The system’s reaction to an event is called a(n) _______ .

System process

Activity

Use case

System requirement

Answer

Correct Answer: Use case

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

199. Risk ____ analyzes the organization's assets, threats, and vulnerabilities.

Assessment

Identification

Management

Control

Answer

Correct Answer: Identification

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

200. Research and development is an example of a(n) _____ decision.

Semistructured

Unstructured

Adapter card

Administrative

Answer

Correct Answer: Unstructured

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

201. Projects where management has no choice in implementing them are called ____ projects.

Discretionary

Appended

Concatenated

Nondiscretionary

Answer

Correct Answer: Discretionary

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

202. Preventive maintenance of a system involves ________.

Making changes to an information system to repair flaws in the design

Making enhancements to improve processing performance or interface usability

Making changes to a system to reduce the chance of future system failure

Adding desired but not necessarily required system features

Making changes to an information system to accommodate changing business needs

Answer

Correct Answer: Making changes to a system to reduce the chance of future system failure

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

203. Popping an element from an empty stack is called ____.

Overflow

Underflow

Exception

Overloading

Answer

Correct Answer: Underflow

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

204. Phased and agile development are examples of the ____ sdlc methodology

Waterfall

Swim-lane

Prototyping

Rapid

Answer

Correct Answer: Rapid

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

205. Outsourcing can refer to ____.

Relatively minor programming tasks

The rental of software from a service provider

The handling of a company's entire IT function

BPO

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

206. Operations documentation _____.

A line with a diamond on one end

Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)

Integration testing

contains all the information needed for processing and distributing online and printed output

Answer

Correct Answer: contains all the information needed for processing and distributing online and printed output

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

207. One of the challenges with unsupervised data mining is ________.

It can be made coarser by summing and combining

The analyst must develop explanations for patterns after observing the pattern

The machines that are running the analysis will possess and create information for themselves

Big Data can be processed with traditional techniques.

Answer

Correct Answer: The analyst must develop explanations for patterns after observing the pattern

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

208. On a systems sequence diagram, ____ indicate(s) a true/false condition.

[ ]

{ }

( )

Answer

Correct Answer: [ ]

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

209. "object-oriented programmers also use the term ____ when describing inheritance.

Has-a

From-a

Is-a

Contains

Answer

Correct Answer: Is-a

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

210. Object-oriented modeling is based on the object, which combines ________ .

Data and processes

Processes and trade-offs

Data and priorities

Classes and facts

E.programming and classes

Answer

Correct Answer: Data and processes

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

211. Monitoring and control processes should occur _________ while the project work is being executed.

Weekly or bi-weekly

Continuously and continually

Monthly

At each milestone

Answer

Correct Answer: Continuously and continually

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

212. Microsoft calls a drive structure created with a dynamic disk a _______________.

Drive

Partition

Volume

Sector

Answer

Correct Answer: Volume

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

213. In the traditional approach to system development, the system stores information about ____.

Objects

Attributes

Data stores

Data entities

Answer

Correct Answer: Data entities

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

214. In the given figure, a higher-level module, called a _____, directs lower-level modules.

control module

subordinate module

data module

library module

Answer

Correct Answer: control module

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

215. In structured analysis, _____ are transformed into data structures and program code.

Processes

Data stores

Entities

TCOs

Answer

Correct Answer: Processes

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

216. In object-oriented design, built-in processes called _____ can change an object’s properties.

Methods

Functions

Attributes

Features

Answer

Correct Answer: Methods

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

217. In an object-oriented system, objects can _____ certain attributes from other objects.

Inherit

Broadcast

Concatenate

Reformat

Answer

Correct Answer: Inherit

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

218. In an interview, _____ limit or restrict the response.

open-ended questions

closed-ended questions

leading questions

range-of-response questions

Answer

Correct Answer: closed-ended questions

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

219. In an entity-relationship diagram, entities are commonly represented as _____.

Triangles

Circles

Rectangles

Hexagons

Answer

Correct Answer: Rectangles

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

220. In addition to the gane and sarson symbol set, another popular symbol set is _____.

No input

Yourdon

Domain

Field

Answer

Correct Answer: Yourdon

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

221. In a well-designed detail report, a field called a(n) ____ field controls the output.

Text box

Control break

Control

Exception report

Answer

Correct Answer: Control

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

222. In a state machine diagram, a state is represented by a(n) _______.

Oval

Square

Black dot

Arrow

Answer

Correct Answer: Oval

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

223. In a sequence diagram, the _____ indicates when an object sends or receives a message.

Command line

request link

focus

Lifeline

Answer

Correct Answer: request link

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

224. In a dfd, the gane and sarson symbol for a data store is a ____.

Rectangle with rounded corners

Line with a single or double arrowhead

Flat rectangle that is open on the right side and closed on the side

Rectangle, which may be shaded to make it look three-dimensional

Answer

Correct Answer: Flat rectangle that is open on the right side and closed on the side

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

225. In a dataflow diagram (dfd), a/an ___________ represent data stores.

Unit Testing

Open Rectangle

Rounded Box

Direct Cutover Strategy

Answer

Correct Answer: Open Rectangle

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

226. In a data dictionary, any name other than the standard data element name is called a(n) ____.

Alias

Clone

Cipher

Answer

Correct Answer: Alias

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

227. In a cost-benefit analysis, hardware maintenance and repairs is generally considered a(n) ____.

Intangible

Operating cost

Acquisition cost

Operational

Answer

Correct Answer: Operating cost

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

228. In a business process, resources are ________.

People or computer applications that are assigned to roles

Collections of procedures and activities

Physical repositories and data repositories

Collections of related tasks that receive inputs and produce outputs

Answer

Correct Answer: People or computer applications that are assigned to roles

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

229. In ____ programming, two programmers work on the same task on the same computer.

Parallel

Duo

Double

Driver

Answer

Correct Answer: Parallel

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

230. Implementing a new system into an organization module by module is called a ____________.

Pilot study

Phased approach

Module strategy

Parallel strategy

Direct cutover strategy

Answer

Correct Answer: Phased approach

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

231. Human resource activities ________.

Include the purchasing of goods and services that are required as inputs to the primary activities

Are classified as a support activity since the primary activities cannot be accomplished without the employees to perform them

Include the design and development of applications that support the primary business activities

Streamline the organization's internal value chain

Integrate the internal applications with suppliers, business partners, and customers

Answer

Correct Answer: Are classified as a support activity since the primary activities cannot be accomplished without the employees to perform them

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

232. Hardware based security controls include ____

Passwords

Various levels of user access

Coding data

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: None of the above

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

233. Good _____ systems provide a framework for best practices in business management.

Knowledge worker

Information / data

Information

Informatics

Answer

Correct Answer: Information / data

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

234. Full-feature logistics management systems perform each of the following functions except ________.

Coordinate with all suppliers.

Integrate supply chain technologies.

Manage distribution or transport networks.

Minimize holding costs and CGS

Answer

Correct Answer: Minimize holding costs and CGS

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

235. For a project manager monitoring _____

Involves controlling capital

Includes monitoring the progress of the project, evaluating results, and taking corrective action when necessary to stay on target

Consists of staffing, which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members

Includes identifying and arranging project tasks and estimating completion times and costs

Answer

Correct Answer: Consists of staffing, which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

236. Evaluation, maintenance, and enhancement are part of the ____ phase of the sdlc.

Planning

Maintenance

Detailed systems design

Implementation

Answer

Correct Answer: Maintenance

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

237. Enterprise resource planning systems take a(n) _____ view of the overall organization.

Business process

Process

Lack of documentation

Structured, business processes

Answer

Correct Answer: Business process

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

238. Enterprise application integration includes all of the following features except ___________.

The workgroup itself

Data quality problems

Customer billing

Use of inherent processes

Answer

Correct Answer: Use of inherent processes

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

239. Ecosystem services ________.

Contribute to keeping ecosystems productive

Are not necessary to sustainable systems

Are economically valuable services provided by natural systems

Are valuable to natural systems but not to human-created systems

Are required to rebalance natural systems that we have disturbed

Answer

Correct Answer: Are economically valuable services provided by natural systems

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

240. Effective project reporting requires ____.

Strong communication skills

Staffing the project team

Creating Gantt charts

Assigning specific tasks to team members

Answer

Correct Answer: Strong communication skills

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

241. Each use case describes _____ function(s) in which users interact with the system.

One

One or more

Many

Zero, one, or more

All

Answer

Correct Answer: One

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

242. During the implementation phase of the systems development life cycle (sdlc), _____.

Parallel Conversion

Plunge Conversion

Pilot Conversion

Phased-iIn-Phased-Out Conversion

Answer

Correct Answer: Phased-iIn-Phased-Out Conversion

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

243. during the _____ of the systems development life cycle (sdlc), a new system is constructed.

systems support and security phase

Systems implementation phase

systems design phase

systems planning phase

Answer

Correct Answer: Systems implementation phase

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

244. Diagrams and schematic representations of some aspect of a system are examples of a ______ model.

Logical

Graphical

Mathematical

Textual

Answer

Correct Answer: Graphical

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

245. Determining the _____ means defining the specific boundaries, or extent, of a project.

Project index

Project matrix

Project scope

Project table

Answer

Correct Answer: Project scope

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

246. Detailed analysis sometimes is called ______ design.

Relational

Logical

Forms

Benchmark

Answer

Correct Answer: Logical

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

247. Designing tables is easier if a _____ is used to show a table’s structure, fields, and primary key.

Data manipulation language

Standard notation format

Java database connectivity (JDBC)

Normalization

Answer

Correct Answer: Standard notation format

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

248. Decision trees show the logic structure in a _____.

Vertical form that resembles a tree with the roots at the top and the branches at the bottom

vertical form that resembles a tree with the roots at the bottom and the branches at the top

horizontal form that resembles a tree with the roots at the right and the branches to the left

horizontal form that resembles a tree with the roots at the left and the branches to the right

Answer

Correct Answer: horizontal form that resembles a tree with the roots at the left and the branches to the right

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

249. Control in a global information system (gis) requires _____.

Telecommunication

Can increase its control over its subsidaries

The use of defined behaviors for different processes

Decentralized

Answer

Correct Answer: The use of defined behaviors for different processes

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

250. Companies use various output ____ methods to maintain output integrity and security.

Automated

Control

Exception

Totals

Answer

Correct Answer: Control

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

251. Coding, testing, and debugging are part of the ____ phase of the sdlc.

Database design

Implementation

Verification

Operation

Answer

Correct Answer: Implementation

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

252. Cloud based collaboration tools ________.

Allow for easy transferability of documents from one person to another

Easier to evolve and alter software to changing business needs when data and programs are independent.

People are sharing more personal information online.

The data base does not need to be changed if there is a change in the application

Answer

Correct Answer: Allow for easy transferability of documents from one person to another

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

253. Class diagrams and use case diagrams are used to illustrate systems based on the concept of ____.

Direct

Phased

Objects

Document management

Answer

Correct Answer: Objects

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

254. Batch processing is defined as ________.

The sequential execution of operations on each record in a large set

The arrangement of data in a table as records and fields

The removal of duplicates from a set of data

The strategy of defining and linking records

Answer

Correct Answer: The sequential execution of operations on each record in a large set

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

255. Another name for a workflow diagram is a(n) _______ diagram.

Use case

Activity

Class

Work sequence

Answer

Correct Answer: Activity

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

256. An existence check is a data validation check that ____.

Is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together

Is used for mandatory data items

Throwaway

Tests data items to verify that they fall between a specified minimum and maximum value

Answer

Correct Answer: Is used for mandatory data items

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

257. An example of a functional requirement is _________

Access to the customer order system

System should be available in English and Spanish

System can be accessed through a Blackberry device

Output can be displayed in Internet Explorer, in Firefox, or in Google Chrome browsers

System is automatically updated every 5 seconds

Answer

Correct Answer: Access to the customer order system

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

258. An enterprise license is also known as a(n) ________ license.

Shrink-wrap

Volume

Click-wrap

Shareware

Implied

Answer

Correct Answer: Shrink-wrap

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

259. An e-commerce web site that processes orders requires, at minimum, a ________ system architecture.

Single-tier

Two-tier

Three-tier

Multi-tier

Answer

Correct Answer: Two-tier

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

260. A risk management plan includes a review of ____.

Employees

Project scope

Program code

Open source

Answer

Correct Answer: Project scope

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

261. A project manager’s scheduling function _____.

Involves guiding, supervising, and coordinating the project team's workload

Includes monitoring the progress of the project, evaluating results, and taking corrective action when necessary to stay on target

Involves staffing, which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members

Includes identifying and arranging project tasks and estimating completion times and costs

Answer

Correct Answer: Involves staffing, which includes selecting the project team and assigning specific tasks to team members

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

262. A module that performs a single function or task has a high degree of ____, which is desirable.

Design

Attributes

Top-down

Cohesion

Answer

Correct Answer: Cohesion

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

263. A good file system depends on easy retrieval of information, so it is important that _______.

All folders are the same color and brand

All files are placed alphabetically in order

File labels are systematic and well organized

Forty-three files are used for organization

Answer

Correct Answer: File labels are systematic and well organized

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

264. A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a _____.

Service provider

Resource provider

Software provider

Subscription provider

Answer

Correct Answer: Service provider

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

265. A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a ____ provider.

Subscription

Software

Service

Resource

Answer

Correct Answer: Service

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

266. A detailed system specification is part of the ____ phase of the sdlc.

Planning

Analysis

Detailed systems design

Implementation

Answer

Correct Answer: Detailed systems design

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

267. A database is a collection of integrated and related _____.

Bit

Files

Primary key

Choice

Answer

Correct Answer: Files

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

268. A continuous risk-tracking process can do all of the following except ____.

Identify new risks

Prevent human resource turnover issues

Notice changes in existing risks

Update any other areas of the risk management plan

Answer

Correct Answer: Prevent human resource turnover issues

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

269. A combination check is a data validation check that ____.

Throwaway

Is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together

Is used for mandatory data items

Tests data items to verify that they fall between a specified minimum and maximum value

Answer

Correct Answer: Is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

270. A ____ measures the time a package takes to process a certain number of transactions.

Newsgroup

Parameter

Benchmark

Default

Answer

Correct Answer: Benchmark

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

271. A ____ is a value that a system displays automatically.

Vendors

Default

Parameter

False

Answer

Correct Answer: Default

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

272. A ____ is a formal reference point that measures system characteristics at a specific time.

Threat

Transference

Bandwidth

Baseline

Answer

Correct Answer: Baseline

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

273. ________ is the process of creating and maintaining information systems.

Failure recovery

Select hardware

Systems development

User involvement

Answer

Correct Answer: Systems development

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

274. _____ reduces the customer

Hardware as a Help

Software as a Service

Processing as a Product

Storage as a Solution

Answer

Correct Answer: Software as a Service

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

275. _____ is information about data—its content, quality, condition, origin, and other characteristics.

Metadata

Big data

Summary data

Raw data

Answer

Correct Answer: Metadata

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

276. _____ is a planned meeting during which a systems analyst obtains information from another person.

An interview

A survey

Research

Sampling

Answer

Correct Answer: An interview

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

277. ____ measures a module’s scope and processing characteristics.

Stimulation

Cohesion

Code review.

Integration

Answer

Correct Answer: Cohesion

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

278. VTOC stands for:

Visual Table of Contents

Visual Translation of Contents

Visual Translation of Characters

Visual Table of Characters

Visual Table of Conversions

Answer

Correct Answer: Visual Table of Contents

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

279. A process which generates outputs without any inputs is known as a:

White hole

Black hole

Consuming process

Unproductive process

Idle process

Answer

Correct Answer: Idle process

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

280. A process which has inputs but no outputs is known as a:

Black hole

Dead process

Null process

Empty process

White hole

Answer

Correct Answer: Black hole

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

281. CAD stands for:

Context Analysis Diagram

Completed Analysis Diagram

Compact Analyzed Diagram

Contextual Analysis Diagram

Combined Analysis Diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: Compact Analyzed Diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

282. A Structure chart:

Shows module inter-relationships in a hierarchical manner

Shows the flow of data within a system

Describes the internal structure of a program in a graphical manner

Is a graphical representation of structured English

Depicts data structures in the form of a chart

Answer

Correct Answer: Shows module inter-relationships in a hierarchical manner

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

283. Which of the following should be avoided while drawing DFDs?

Numbering the processes

Labeling the processes

Depicting flow of control

Showing the external entities

Showing the data stores

Answer

Correct Answer: Depicting flow of control

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

284.
Given the following phases of Systems Development, arrange them in the correct order:
1 Analysis
2 Conception
3 Design
4 Construction
5 Initiation

2,5,1,3,4

2,5,3,1,4

5,1,3,2,4

1,3,2,4,5

1,2,3,4,5

Answer

Correct Answer:

2,5,1,3,4

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

285. The Conception phase is related to:

Writing programs

Developing the processing logic

Determining the system feasibility

Identifying the problem

Deciding the functions of the system

Answer

Correct Answer: Identifying the problem

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

286. SDLC stands for:

Systems Development Life Cycle

Systems Deployment Life Cycle

Systems Design Life Cycle

Systems Design Logic and Code

Systems Duration of Life Cycle

Answer

Correct Answer: Systems Development Life Cycle

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

287. In which phase is the processing logic developed ?

Conception

Construction

Design

Analysis

Initiation

Answer

Correct Answer: Design

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

288. Using a Decision Table, what is the maximum number of combinations that may arise for three conditions?

Answer

Correct Answer: 8

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

289. System quality relates to:

Reliability

Efficiency

Reliability and efficiency

Maintainability

Reliability, efficiency and maintainability

Answer

Correct Answer: Reliability, efficiency and maintainability

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

290. Repository of data about data is depicted by:

DFD

Data Dictionary

Data Flow

Data Store

CAD

Answer

Correct Answer: Data Dictionary

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

291. Which of the following is not a part of the DFD?

Entity

Data Store

Disk Storage

Process

Data Flow

Answer

Correct Answer: Disk Storage

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

292. A Data Dictionary is created at which stage of the Systems Development cycle?

Conception

Construction

Design

Analysis

Initiation

Answer

Correct Answer: Analysis

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

293. Which principle of design relates to the design of the system as a hierarchy of modules?

Modularity

Coupling

Cohesion

Span of Control

Shared use

Answer

Correct Answer: Modularity

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

294. A structure chart is derived from a:

Hierarchy Chart

Data Flow Diagram

Warnier Orr Diagram

ERD

Gantt Chart

Answer

Correct Answer: Data Flow Diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

295. In which phase of the SDLC will the document of Functional Specifications be generated?

Conception

Construction

Design

Analysis

Initiation

Answer

Correct Answer: Analysis

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

296. A self-check digit is useful in detecting:

Transcription errors

Transposition errors

Transcription and transposition errors

Random errors

Transcription, transposition and random errors

Answer

Correct Answer: Transcription, transposition and random errors

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

297. Which of the following statements is not true regarding Data Flow Diagrams?

They are graphical in nature

They represent the working of the system

They can be readily converted into a Structure Chart

A circle in a DFD represents an entity

They are of two types - physical and logical

Answer

Correct Answer: A circle in a DFD represents an entity

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

298. Which phase of the Systems Development is concerned with writing programs?

Conception

Construction

Design

Analysis

Initiation

Answer

Correct Answer: Construction

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

299. A person who is in charge of updating an account-holder's account would be depicted in a Data Flow Diagram by:

External Entity

Will not be shown

Data Flow

Data Store

The work being done (process)

Answer

Correct Answer: The work being done (process)

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

300. How are processes generally numbered in a DFD?

From left to right and top to bottom

From left to right and bottom to top

From top to bottom and left to right

From top to bottom and right to left

There is no prescribed numbering method

Answer

Correct Answer: From top to bottom and left to right

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

301. Normalization of data is done to:

Simplify retrieval

Structure the data

Simplify maintenance

Structure the data and simplify maintenance

Simplify retrieval, structure the data and simplify maintenance

Answer

Correct Answer: Simplify retrieval, structure the data and simplify maintenance

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

302. Which of the following regarding a DFD is incorrect?

It is different from a flowchart

It is generated in the Analysis phase

It is a graphical representation of the system

It shows the sequence of processes to be performed

It is a tool for Data Flow Analysis

Answer

Correct Answer: It shows the sequence of processes to be performed

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

303. You are designing a database. Which tool would be useful?

Warnier Orr Diagram

Gantt Chart

Entity Relationship Diagram

Structure Chart

Data Flow Diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: Entity Relationship Diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

304. The document of functional specifications will be used by:

The Management

The Analysis team

The Design team

The Construction team

The Operators

Answer

Correct Answer: The Design team

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

305. Which of the following is not an important reason for creating a Data Dictionary?

To manage the detail in larger systems

To document the features of the system

To locate errors and omissions in the system

To communicate a common meaning for all system elements

To help in reviewing the progress of the project

Answer

Correct Answer: To help in reviewing the progress of the project

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

306. Which of the following tools would you use for project planning?

Structure Chart

Data Flow Diagram

PERT

HIPO

ERD

Answer

Correct Answer: PERT

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

307. You want to plan your project. Which tool would you use?

Gantt Chart

Structure Chart

Hierarchy Chart

Flowchart

Warnier Orr Diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: Gantt Chart

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

308. A tabular representation of the Decision Tree is known as a:

Table

Conditional table

Check table

Decision table

Tree Table

Answer

Correct Answer: Decision table

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

309. In a Data Dictionary, process logic is described using:

Flowcharts and Structured English

Decision Trees and Decision Tables

Flowcharts and Decision Trees

Decision Trees, Decision Tables and Structured English

Decision Trees, Decision Tables and Flowcharts

Answer

Correct Answer: Decision Trees, Decision Tables and Structured English

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

310. The smallest unit of data in a Data Dictionary is referred to:

Data structure

Data store

Data element

Data flow

Database

Answer

Correct Answer: Data element

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

311. In which phase of the System Development cycle is the Project Request form generated?

Conception

Construction

Design

Analysis

Initiation

Answer

Correct Answer: Conception

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

312. The user manual is generated in which phase of the System Development cycle?

Conception

Construction

Design

Analysis

Initiation

Answer

Correct Answer: Construction

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

313.
Given the following scenario, what is the number of conditions that will be used to draw a decision table?
If the volume of sales is greater than 10,000 units and advance collected is 50% or more, then the commission is 16%. If the advance collected is less than 50%, then it is 14%. For sales of 10,000 units, irrespective of the advance collected, commission is 10%. For sales less than 10,000 units, the commission is 9% or 8% based on whether the advance collected is 50% or more, or less than 50% respectively.

Answer

Correct Answer:

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

314. What is HIPO?

Is used to describe the process logic

Defines the relationship between the various entities

Describes the flow of data through a system

Stands for Hierarchical Input Programming and Output

Is a commonly used method for developing systems software

Answer

Correct Answer: Is a commonly used method for developing systems software

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

315. Which tool shows the hierarchy of the various modules in a system?

Warnier Orr Diagram

PERT

HIPO

Hierarchy Chart

ERD

Answer

Correct Answer: Warnier Orr Diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

316. Which tool shows the relation between each of the documents making up a HIPO package?

Warnierr Orr Diagram

Hierarchy Chart

Structure Chart

VTOC

ERD

Answer

Correct Answer: VTOC

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

317. Data Dictionary keeps details of:

External entities

Data stores and processes

Data flows, external entities and data stores

External entities and data flows

Data flows, data stores, processes and external entities

Answer

Correct Answer: Data flows, data stores, processes and external entities

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

318. You want to describe the data flow in a system. Which tool would you use?

Structure Chart

Data Chart

Hierarchy Chart

Flowchart

Data Flow Diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: Data Flow Diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

319. A top level DFD is generally referred to as a:

Context Analysis Diagram

Structure Chart

Data Dictionary

Data Structure Diagram

Hierarchy Chart

Answer

Correct Answer: Context Analysis Diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

320. A DFD is:

Generated in the Design phase

Generated in the Construction phase

The modern version of a Flow Chart

Not helpful in explaining the system to the end user

Mainly used at the system specification stage

Answer

Correct Answer: Mainly used at the system specification stage

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

321. Which design principle relates to the strength of relations within a module?

Coupling

Cohesion

Modularity

Shared use

Span of control

Answer

Correct Answer: Cohesion

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

322. The graphical tool for describing decision logic in a data dictionary is:

Gantt Chart

CAD

DFD

Decision Tree

Structured English

Answer

Correct Answer: Decision Tree

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

323. Identify the correct sequence of the various types of testing:

Module, Unit and System

Module, System and Unit

Unit, Module and System

System, Module and Unit

Unit, System and Module

Answer

Correct Answer: Module, Unit and System

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

324. To achieve a good response time from OLTP, critical requirements are:

Efficient end users

Faster disk access and efficient programming

Faster disk access and efficient I/O controller

Efficient end users, faster disk access and efficient I/O controller

Faster disk access, efficient I/O controller and efficient programming

Answer

Correct Answer: Faster disk access, efficient I/O controller and efficient programming

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

325. Which phase of the Systems Development is concerned with determining the system feasibility?

Conception

Construction

Design

Analysis

Initiation

Answer

Correct Answer: Initiation

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

326. Which tool shows the processes and the sequence in which they are performed?

Hierarchy Chart

Warnier Orr Diagrams

VTOC

Structure Chart

Gantt Chart

Answer

Correct Answer: Warnier Orr Diagrams

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

327. Which of the following symbols represents a process in a DFD?

Square

Rectangle

Rhombus

Circle

Line

Answer

Correct Answer: Circle

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

328. Which tool is an effective means of relating input data to files and output reports?

Grid chart

Pie chart

Gantt chart

Hierarchy chart

Structure chart

Answer

Correct Answer: Grid chart

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

329. Cohesion refers to:

Design of system as a hierarchy of modules

The strength of relations between modules

Strength of relations within a module

Number of instructions composing a module

Number of modules subordinate to calling module

Answer

Correct Answer: Strength of relations within a module

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

330. CASE stands for:

Computer Aided Software Engineering

Computer and Software Expert

Computer and Software Education

Computer and Systems Engineering

Computer Aided Software Education

Answer

Correct Answer: Computer Aided Software Engineering

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

331. A Data Dictionary:

Is created in the Conception phase

Defines the data types

Identifies the external entities of the system

Explains the coding logic

Defines all the data elements and structures in the DFD

Answer

Correct Answer: Defines all the data elements and structures in the DFD

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

332. PERT stands for:

Program Error Reduction Technique

Project Evaluation and Review Technique

Program Evaluation and Review Technique

Program Execution and Review Technique

Project Execution and Review Technique

Answer

Correct Answer: Program Evaluation and Review Technique

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

333. For the Observer Design Pattern, which one is false:

Object construction is required

Change notifications are entailed

There is a to-many relationship

This is a behavioral pattern

Answer

Correct Answer: Object construction is required

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

334. Which of the following is a data flow diagramming rule?

A fork in a data flow means that exactly the same data comes from any of two or more different processes, data stores, or sources/sinks to a common location.

Data must be moved by a process if the data are of any concern to our system.

A data flow has a verb phrase label.

A join in a data flow means that exactly the same data goes from a common location to two or more different processes, data stores, or sources/sinks.

Answer

Correct Answer: Data must be moved by a process if the data are of any concern to our system.

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

335. External entities in the context of a DFD maybe which of the following?

Repository of data

Destination of results only

Source of input data only

C&D

Answer

Correct Answer: C&D

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

336. In an SRS, the Usability section will include which one of the following requirements?

System shall not be used without a redundant online host

System's transaction processing must keep pace with data-entry operators

A minimum of 20 users may use the system concurrently

Sub-menu wording and wording in online help when related shall be concordant

Answer

Correct Answer: Sub-menu wording and wording in online help when related shall be concordant

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

337. You have specified that a repeating group will contain objects of type x. This repeating group has been:

Parametrized

Given a definition of x

Cannot tell without knowing type x

Specified

Answer

Correct Answer: Parametrized

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

338. On a model, an object is connected to only one other object with the notation -++. Which property of the first object is likely dependent on the second object?

Robustness

Scope

Usability

Type

Answer

Correct Answer: Scope

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

339. In a Library Management System's SRS, a single modular chart shows entry of new book purchases, accepts book-lending transactions, and tracks damage to books. If such a module is coded it would not be:

Reconciliable with Requirements

Object Oriented

Highly Cohesive

Loosely Coupled

Answer

Correct Answer: Highly Cohesive

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

340. Which one of the following pairs may have an 'Extends' relationship?

Telephone : Cell-Phone

Telephone : Phoneline

Exchange : Telephones

Cell-Phone : Texting

Answer

Correct Answer: Telephone : Cell-Phone

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

341. In what system can the interactions between the various subsystems not be determined with certainty?

Closed System

Open System

Uncertain System

Probabilistic System

Answer

Correct Answer: Probabilistic System

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

342. In an FSM, State B and State C may both be active if they:

Contain transitions to themselves

Are substates in orthogonal regions of the same state

Are recombinant into a single state

Share the same previous state and inputs

Answer

Correct Answer: Are substates in orthogonal regions of the same state

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

343. The Use Case diagram for "Either a lineman or a technician repair a fault:"

Can have an abstract actor

Should have two actors

Cannot be drawn

Will have a disjunction symbol

Answer

Correct Answer: Can have an abstract actor

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

344. Decision Tables can be directly transformed into:

Key-Value Pairs

Linked Lists

Algorithms

Use Cases

Answer

Correct Answer: Use Cases

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

345. In a Decision Table for a toy helicopter system you see 'True' in cells for both 'Taking Off' and 'Landing' conditions' rows. You infer:

This is a "Don't Care" combination

If implemented the toy will malfunction

The Systems Analyst has made an error

The corresponding Action/Response cells are 'Impossible'

Answer

Correct Answer: The corresponding Action/Response cells are 'Impossible'

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

346. Sequence Diagrams will be most helpful and most necessary in an SRS for:

A Sports Statistics System

An Elevator Control System

A Payroll System

An Employee Management System

Answer

Correct Answer: An Elevator Control System

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

347. Which parts must a requirement model contain?

Interface descriptions, data model, context diagram, class diagram

Project scope, use cases, interface descriptions, context diagram

Project scope, use cases, class diagram, context diagram

Use cases, interface descriptions, class diagram, project scope

Answer

Correct Answer: Project scope, use cases, interface descriptions, context diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

348. Which of the following involves a graphical representation of the processes that manage data between a system, its environment, and the relevant components?

Physical Model

Data Model

Process Model

Logical Model

Answer

Correct Answer: Process Model

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

349. Which relationship/construct in a use case diagram indicates an optional behavior?

An aggregation

An extend

An include

A generalization

Answer

Correct Answer: An extend

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

350. In a DFD, external entities are represented by:

Diamonds

Circles

Rectangles

Ellipses

Answer

Correct Answer: Rectangles

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

351. Which of the following statements is false with respect to a use case?

A use case is a scenario for understanding the requirements

It is an interaction between the users and the system

It captures the responsibility of the system to its users

It represents the flow of activities of various processes in the system.

Answer

Correct Answer: It represents the flow of activities of various processes in the system.

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

352. Analyzing a system for which of the following is most markedly different from the other three?

Warehouse Storage System

Stamp Collection System

Books Cataloguing System

Factory Order-Processing System

Answer

Correct Answer: Factory Order-Processing System

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

353. Which one of the following traceabilities will uncover any coding that does not derive from the SRS?

Backward-from-Requirements

Forward-from-Requirements

Backward-to-Requirements

Forward-to-Requirements

Answer

Correct Answer: Backward-to-Requirements

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

354. Which one of these is seldom, if ever, an actor?

Customer

Book

Notifications Server

iPhone

Answer

Correct Answer: Book

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

355. A DFD for an aircraft flight control system has an artifact with the label 'Atmospheric Pressure'. The latter is likely:

Continuous Data

Output Data

Input Data

Context Data

Answer

Correct Answer: Input Data

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

356. A context diagram can also be known as a:

Level 2 diagram

Level n diagram

Level 0 diagram

Level 1 diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: Level 0 diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

357. Behavioral Requirements diagrammatically may be mapped to:

State diagrams

Structure diagrams

Routing diagrams

Network diagrams

Answer

Correct Answer: State diagrams

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

358. Which of the following is a construct not seen in decision trees?

nodes and branches

Segmented DFD

consequences of various depicted alternates

pictorial depiction of alternate conditions

Answer

Correct Answer: Segmented DFD

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

359. What symbol signifies protected visibility in UML?

Answer

Correct Answer: #

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

360. Which of these is not a system analysis tool?

Decision Table

Structured Chart

Decision Tree

Data Flow Diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: Structured Chart

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

361. Which of the following is not a type of Interaction Diagram?

Communication Diagram

Package Diagram

Timing Diagram

Sequence Diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: Package Diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

362. Which one of the following is never meant to be instantiated?

A first responder

An abstract class

A base class

A nullity class

Answer

Correct Answer: An abstract class

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

363. Which one of these would be represented outside an ATM system diagram boundary?

Receipt Printer

Cash Tray

Transaction Roll

Security Camera

Answer

Correct Answer: Security Camera

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

364. Which of the following options is NOT a benefit of prototyping?

Enhances understanding of what the system must accomplish

Provides rapid feedback from user

Helps validate requirements with fewer errors

It automates System testing

Answer

Correct Answer: It automates System testing

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

365. What diagram portrays the interactions emphasizing the time ordering of messages?

Collaboration diagram

Activity diagram

Sequence diagram

State diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: Sequence diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

366. Which of these is not used in a context level diagram?

Data Flow

Source

Destination

Data Store

Answer

Correct Answer: Data Store

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

367. In Object-Orientation it is possible for a class not to define its own behaviours because:

These are bound at runtime

These may be inherited

These are defined in protocols

These are pre-defined

Answer

Correct Answer: These may be inherited

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

368. Which of the following is a classical or legacy Systems Analysis technique?

Structured Analysis

Agile Methodology

Iterative Prototyping

Joint Application Design

Answer

Correct Answer: Structured Analysis

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

369. Which of the following represents the condition of an object at a specific moment in time?

State

Instance

Behavior

Class

Answer

Correct Answer: State

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

370. What is a DFD?

Decision Flow Diagram

Decision Feauture Diagram

Data Finding Diagram

Data Flow Diagram

Answer

Correct Answer: Data Flow Diagram

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

371. What testing method examines the functionality of an application without peering into its internal structures or workings:

White Box Testing

Grey Box Testing

Blue Box Testing

Black Box Testing

Answer

Correct Answer: Black Box Testing

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

372. Which of the following is not used in a context level diagram

Destination

Source

Data Flow

Data Store

Answer

Correct Answer: Data Store

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

373. The problem statement should include all of the following EXCEPT:

Storage

Input

Output

Processing

Answer

Correct Answer: Storage

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

374. What is metadata?

Very Large Data

Meaningful data

Data about data

Data dictionary

Answer

Correct Answer: Data about data

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

375. What is the key deliverable of a requirements analysis exercise?

Use Case Diagram

Requirements specifications

Design specification

Interfaces

Answer

Correct Answer: Requirements specifications

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

376. What contruct is used to determine how users use the system?

Actor

Use case

Component

Class

Answer

Correct Answer: Use case

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

377. Which of the following is the correct sequence of testing activities?

Unit testing, module testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing

Unit testing, system testing, module testing, integration testing, acceptance testing

Unit testing, integration testing, system testing, module testing, acceptance testing

Unit testing, volume testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing

Answer

Correct Answer: Unit testing, module testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

378. An Oceanography System's DFD shows ocean temperature being captured by a deep-sea sensor and then conveyed through a cable to a naval vessel's on-board systems. The sensor represents a:

Data Element

Data Store

Data Sink

Data Source

Answer

Correct Answer: Data Source

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

379. Consider the functional requirement: "The system shall generate weekly reports to the head librarian for overdue books." It will be elaborated upon in subsection:

Performance

Outputs

User Interfaces

Inputs

Answer

Correct Answer: Outputs

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

380. For schedules planning, which one of the following is the derived value?

Most-Likely Time

Pessimistic Time

Expected Time

Optimistic Time

Answer

Correct Answer: Expected Time

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

381. Which of the following is not true about the waterfall method?

Not as good for many of the new types of interactive and highly complex applications

Fairly rigid approach

Can easily go back to previous phases

Good for traditional type of projects

Answer

Correct Answer: Can easily go back to previous phases

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

382. You have prepared a decision table which has three conditions, Condition X, Condition Y, and Condition Z, and three decision rows. For all four columns in which Condition X is False, the twelve decisions are exactly the same. Then:

The twelve same decisions are marked "Don't Cares"

Conditions Y and Z are redundant and are removed

Those four columns can be combined into one

Condition X is redundant and is removed

Answer

Correct Answer: Those four columns can be combined into one

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

383. One of the following is not a fact-finding technique in the context of systems analysis?

Interview

Record reviews

Questionnaire

Third party enquiry

Answer

Correct Answer: Third party enquiry

Note: This Question is unanswered, help us to find answer for this one

System Analysis MCQs | Topic-wise

MCQ on Basic System Analysis	MCQ on Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
General System Analysis MCQs

System Analysis Subjects

Transaction Processing Systems (TPS) MCQs

More Resources

System Analysis MCQ

System Analysis Skill Assessment

System Analysis PDF

Related MCQs

System Programming MCQs

TCP/IP MCQs

Technical Aptitude MCQs

Twitter Bootstrap MCQs

Twitter-Development MCQs