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3301.

The procedure for evaluating the relative performance of different computers, is done by the process called

A. batch processing
B. sequential processing
C. bench marking
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
3302.

The black box concept is based on the assumption(s) that;

A. the suprasystem is stable
B. black boxes are dependent or environments
C. the relationship between the inputs and output is stable
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
3303.

Which of the following might be output as a result of using a CASE tool?

A. programming code
B. flowcharts and data flow diagrams
C. prototypes and cost / benefit analysis
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3304.

Programmers refer to the items needed to reach a problem's goal as the _____

A. Input
B. Out put
C. Processing
D. Purpose
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Out put
Discussion
3305.

Benchmarking is used

A. to select computer systems
B. to maintain files in up-to-data condition
C. for application proto-typing
D. for system acceptance
E. None of the above
Answer» B. to maintain files in up-to-data condition
Discussion
3306.

The first items defined for a new system are its :

A. inputs
B. outputs
C. storage
D. processing
Answer» C. storage
Discussion
3307.

_____ help prevent power surges.

A. Surge suppressor
B. Spike protector
C. UPS system
D. High-grade multi-meter
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Spike protector
Discussion
3308.

Match the device driver HIMEM.SYS to its operation.

A. Supports (ANSI) terminal emulation
B. Manages the use of extended memory
C. Uses expanded memory on a 80386 processor
D. Supports code page switching
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Uses expanded memory on a 80386 processor
Discussion
3309.

A couple:

A. is a data item that moves from one module to another
B. is represented by a line joining two modules
C. means that the upper module has the capability of calling the lower module
D. none of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» B. is represented by a line joining two modules
Discussion
3310.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of structured system development?

A. partitioning of systems into manageable levels of detail
B. specification of the interfaces between modules
C. the use of graphical tools, such as data-flow diagrams, to model system
D. All of the above are characteristics
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3311.

Which of the following does not occur in phase - 4 of the system development life cycle (SDLC)

A. conduct interviews
B. train users
C. acquire hardware and software
D. test the new system
E. None of the above
Answer» B. train users
Discussion
3312.

A programmer reviews the accuracy of an algorithm by _____ it.

A. Analyzing
B. Coding
C. Desk-checking
D. Planning
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Planning
Discussion
3313.

Sequential organization

A. means storing records in contiguous blocks according to a key.
B. Stores records sequentially but uses an index to locate records
C. uses an index for each key type
D. has records placed randomly throughout the file
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Stores records sequentially but uses an index to locate records
Discussion
3314.

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

A. multi processing
B. multitasking
C. parallel run
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
3315.

A design that consists of a hierarchy of modules; each module has a single entry and a single exit subroutine, is known as

A. hierarchy structure
B. top-down design
C. Tuple
D. Turnaround
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Tuple
Discussion
3316.

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

A. Input
B. Output
C. Processing
D. Purpose
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Purpose
Discussion
3317.

The communication problem involves the

A. analyst and the programmer
B. manager and the analyst
C. programmer and the computer
D. operate and the computer
E. None of the above
Answer» C. programmer and the computer
Discussion
3318.

Rapid prototyping proves the quality of a design by

A. having a program simulate the real system
B. having the system analyst present an overview of the design to users, programmers, and consultants
C. having a data flow diagram
D. both (a) and (b)
E. None of the above
Answer» B. having the system analyst present an overview of the design to users, programmers, and consultants
Discussion
3319.

The Turnaround is

A. the elapsed time between the receipt of the input and the availability of the output
B. a group of related fields
C. the key information of programming
D. a program statement that violates one or more rules of the language in which it is written
E. None of the above
Answer» B. a group of related fields
Discussion
3320.

To which phase of SDLC, is file conversion related?

A. System Implementation
B. System analysis
C. System development
D. System design
E. None of the above
Answer» B. System analysis
Discussion
3321.

A structure chart is

A. a document of what has to be accomplished
B. a hierarchical partitioning of the program
C. a statement of information processing requirements
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. a statement of information processing requirements
Discussion
3322.

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

A. reviewing policies and procedures
B. conducting interviews
C. using questionnaires to conduct surveys.
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3323.

Procedure development occurs within the

A. structured design phase
B. conversion phase
C. system building phase
D. maintenance
E. None of the above
Answer» D. maintenance
Discussion
3324.

In Decision trees

A. nodes represent the conditions, with the right side of tree listing the actions to be taken
B. the root is drawn on the left and is the starting point on the decision sequence.
C. the branch depends on the condition and decisions to made
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3325.

The Data flow diagram (DFD) shows;

A. the flow of data
B. the processes
C. the areas where they are stored.
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3326.

Which of the following is the most critical requirement of a Passenger Reservation System?

A. ease of programming
B. response time
C. graphical user Interface
D. printing of tickets
E. None of the above
Answer» C. graphical user Interface
Discussion
3327.

A problem's _____ will answer the question, "What does the user want to see either printed or displayed on the screen?"

A. Input
B. Output
C. Processing
D. Purpose
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Processing
Discussion
3328.

The systems have been classified in different ways

A. physical or abstract
B. open or closed
C. man-made information system
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
3329.

Announcement of MIS implementation is made by

A. operational level managers
B. tactical level managers
C. the president
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3330.

Which of the following represents processor activities, methods, and procedures in a data flow diagram?

A. datagram
B. actigram
C. feed back
D. flow chart
E. None of the above
Answer» D. flow chart
Discussion
3331.

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

A. Multiprocessing
B. Multitasking
C. Parallel run
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
3332.

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

A. executive vice-president
B. vice- president of information system
C. programmer
D. system analyst
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3333.

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

A. It should be made up of a hierarchy of modules
B. It should use many GOTO statements
C. The code should be executed in a top-to-bottom fashion within each module
D. Each module should be as independent as possible of all other modules, except its parent
E. None of the above
Answer» C. The code should be executed in a top-to-bottom fashion within each module
Discussion
3334.

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

A. organization
B. Interaction
C. Interdependence
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3335.

The term Parallel Run refers to

A. the same job run on two different computer to test their speeds
B. the processing of two different jobs initiated from two terminals.
C. the concurrent operation of an existing system and a new system
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
3336.

A feasibility study

A. includes a statement of the problems
B. considers a single solutions
C. both (a) and (b)
D. a list of alternative solution considered
E. None of the above
Answer» B. considers a single solutions
Discussion
3337.

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

A. Scheme
B. sub-schema
C. Structure
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
3338.

A word processor designed for programmers is called

A. a formatter
B. a compiler
C. an editor
D. a debugger
E. None of the above
Answer» D. a debugger
Discussion
3339.

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

A. Analyze the algorithm
B. Code the algorithm
C. Desk-check the algorithm
D. Evaluate and modify (if necessary) the program.
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Desk-check the algorithm
Discussion
3340.

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

A. a circle
B. an arrow
C. a square box
D. a rectangle
Answer» D. a rectangle
Discussion
3341.

A data flow diagram is

A. the modern version of flowchart
B. mainly used at the systems specification stage.
C. the primary output of the systems design phase
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. the primary output of the systems design phase
Discussion
3342.

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

A. written narrative
B. procedure's log
C. systems flowchart
D. record layout
E. None of the above
Answer» B. procedure's log
Discussion
3343.

A graphic representation of an information system is called

A. flow chart
B. pictogram
C. data flow diagram
D. histogram
E. None of the above
Answer» D. histogram
Discussion
3344.

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

A. invoice data entry is on-line.
B. payment recording is done in a batch rode
C. inquires concerning payable are to be answered on-line
D. last record points to the first record
E. None of the above
Answer» D. last record points to the first record
Discussion
3345.

The "big picture" diagram of a system is the

A. block diagram
B. logic diagram
C. system flowchart
D. program flowchart
E. None of the above
Answer» D. program flowchart
Discussion
3346.

Cost-Benefit analysis

A. evaluates the tangible and non-tangible factors
B. compares the cost, with the benefits, of introducing a computer-based system
C. estimates the hardware and software costs
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3347.

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

A. auditing around the computer
B. auditing through the computer
C. process control
D. beta-test
E. None of the above
Answer» B. auditing through the computer
Discussion
3348.

Which of the following decides which systems development projects to work on first ?

A. data diagram
B. project dictionary
C. systems flowcharts
D. steering committee
E. None of the above
Answer» B. project dictionary
Discussion
3349.

During system study, data can be collected through

A. questionnaires
B. interviews
C. on-site observations
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
3350.

A self check digit is useful in detecting

A. transcription errors only
B. transposition errors only
C. Random errors only
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion