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This section includes 162 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Systems Analysis and Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
Programs written by programmers to help users to solve there respective tasks are considered as |
| A. | software |
| B. | software packages |
| C. | database packages |
| D. | file package |
| Answer» B. software packages | |
| 52. |
Program documentation is used by the |
| A. | programmers |
| B. | system analyst |
| C. | modifying the program |
| D. | all of above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 53. |
Moving data from one location to another is a logical process in flowcharts, represented by |
| A. | Processing |
| B. | Decision |
| C. | Flow lines |
| D. | Terminals |
| Answer» B. Decision | |
| 54. |
Language processors are designed to automatically detect |
| A. | Logical errors |
| B. | Conception error |
| C. | Syntax error |
| D. | Inception error |
| Answer» D. Inception error | |
| 55. |
Advisory services provided by 'computer bureau' are termed as |
| A. | providing expertise |
| B. | providing management |
| C. | providing delivery services |
| D. | providing infrastructure |
| Answer» B. providing management | |
| 56. |
…………… can be defined as data that has been processed into a form that is meaningful to the recipient and is of real or perceived value in current or prospectivedecisions. |
| A. | Information |
| B. | Data collection |
| C. | Internal data |
| D. | Sample data |
| Answer» B. Data collection | |
| 57. |
___________ design and implement database structures. |
| A. | Programmers |
| B. | Project managers |
| C. | Technical writers |
| D. | Database administrators |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58. |
To write a program function i.e. program for sum of four integers, program refinement first level includes |
| A. | input four numbers |
| B. | calculate sum |
| C. | print the values |
| D. | display the values |
| Answer» B. calculate sum | |
| 59. |
Which of the following is / are the Characteristics of information? |
| A. | Accuracy and Relevance |
| B. | Form of information and Timeliness |
| C. | Completeness and Purpose |
| D. | All a, b and c |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60. |
Technical writers generally provide the ____________ for the new system. |
| A. | programs |
| B. | network |
| C. | analysis |
| D. | documentation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 61. |
…………………. is a group of interested components working together towards a common goal by accepting inputs and producing outputs in an organized transformation process. |
| A. | System |
| B. | Network |
| C. | Team |
| D. | System Unit |
| Answer» B. Network | |
| 62. |
…………… can be defined as most recent and perhaps the most comprehensive technique for solving computer problems. |
| A. | System Analysis |
| B. | System Data |
| C. | System Procedure |
| D. | System Record |
| Answer» B. System Data | |
| 63. |
The primary responsibility of a systems analyst is to |
| A. | specify an information system which meets the requirements of an organization |
| B. | write programs to meet specifications |
| C. | maintain the system |
| D. | meet managers of the organization regularly |
| Answer» B. write programs to meet specifications | |
| 64. |
…………………………. is an important factor of management information system. |
| A. | System |
| B. | Data |
| C. | Process |
| D. | All |
| Answer» B. Data | |
| 65. |
Defining data requirements such as input and output is classified as |
| A. | process definition |
| B. | function definition |
| C. | print definition |
| D. | writing purpose |
| Answer» C. print definition | |
| 66. |
If n processes are completed in an interval of t seconds, throughput of system can be calculated as |
| A. | n/t |
| B. | n*t |
| C. | t/n |
| D. | t+n |
| Answer» B. n*t | |
| 67. |
Some incorrect word sequence in a program would generate |
| A. | Semantics error |
| B. | Syntax error |
| C. | Runtime error |
| D. | Logical error |
| Answer» C. Runtime error | |
| 68. |
Program background, program functions and computing requirements are part of |
| A. | operations detail |
| B. | predefined programs |
| C. | decision box |
| D. | statement box |
| Answer» B. predefined programs | |
| 69. |
Flowchart symbol that is used to pause in program logic flow, is known to be |
| A. | Diamonds |
| B. | Squares |
| C. | Circles |
| D. | Terminals |
| Answer» E. | |
| 70. |
Language compilers and interpreters does not translate statements correctly when they have |
| A. | transcription error |
| B. | base errors |
| C. | syntax error |
| D. | logical error |
| Answer» D. logical error | |
| 71. |
Third step in producing a program is to |
| A. | test the program |
| B. | debug a program |
| C. | calculate costs |
| D. | both a and b |
| Answer» E. | |
| 72. |
Commercial organization specializing in preparation and design of software packages is classified as |
| A. | library house |
| B. | software houses |
| C. | program houses |
| D. | directory houses |
| Answer» C. program houses | |
| 73. |
Distinct parts of documentation are called |
| A. | technical documentation |
| B. | documentation for user |
| C. | program planning |
| D. | both a and b |
| Answer» E. | |
| 74. |
Flowcharts helps us in debugging process through a |
| A. | Stratified way |
| B. | Random way |
| C. | Clustered way |
| D. | Systematic way |
| Answer» E. | |
| 75. |
In computing, main causes of errors are |
| A. | errors in program |
| B. | errors in data |
| C. | fault in system design |
| D. | all of above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 76. |
The most important attribute of a systems analyst is |
| A. | excellent programming skills |
| B. | very good hardware designing skills |
| C. | very good technical management skills |
| D. | very good writing skills |
| Answer» D. very good writing skills | |
| 77. |
A …………. System is no more than idea |
| A. | Conceptual |
| B. | Logical |
| C. | Physical |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Logical | |
| 78. |
If program logic undergoes some error conditions, its depicted state would be of |
| A. | Continual |
| B. | Stopped |
| C. | Paused |
| D. | Jumping to next instruction |
| Answer» D. Jumping to next instruction | |
| 79. |
Flowchart symbol used for start and stop of an algorithm instructions, is said to be |
| A. | Terminals |
| B. | Diamonds |
| C. | Squares |
| D. | Rectangles |
| Answer» B. Diamonds | |
| 80. |
Making of a system that can be used easily by majority users is classified as |
| A. | system friendly |
| B. | user friendly |
| C. | environment friendly |
| D. | management friendly |
| Answer» C. environment friendly | |
| 81. |
In a flowchart, circle with a vertical line drawn is a symbol used to show |
| A. | systematic operation |
| B. | manual operation |
| C. | magnetic tape |
| D. | display screen |
| Answer» D. display screen | |
| 82. |
Task at initial stage of software development process, is to |
| A. | Planning the program |
| B. | Coding the program |
| C. | Implementation of program |
| D. | Evaluation of program |
| Answer» B. Coding the program | |
| 83. |
First step in process of problem solving is to |
| A. | design a solution |
| B. | define a problem |
| C. | practicing the solution |
| D. | organizing the data |
| Answer» C. practicing the solution | |
| 84. |
Comments are used to make program easily understandable, these are also known as |
| A. | marked variables |
| B. | narrative |
| C. | unmarked strings |
| D. | unmarked variable |
| Answer» C. unmarked strings | |
| 85. |
What is most desirable situation for any computer system? |
| A. | Maximum turnaround time |
| B. | Maximum response time |
| C. | Maximum access time |
| D. | Maximum throughput |
| Answer» E. | |
| 86. |
Process of verifying that a given program performs intended task is said to be |
| A. | Debugging |
| B. | Scanning |
| C. | Verification |
| D. | Testing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 87. |
Computer firm or a company that sells out services to other firms is classified as |
| A. | system bureau |
| B. | computer bureau |
| C. | cash bureau |
| D. | programming bureau |
| Answer» C. cash bureau | |
| 88. |
Study involves |
| A. | study of an existing system |
| B. | System documenting the existing system. |
| C. | identifying current deficiencies and establishing new goals |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 89. |
A pictorial view of an algorithm can be represented by |
| A. | Flowcharts |
| B. | Logistics |
| C. | Aided designs |
| D. | Maps |
| Answer» B. Logistics | |
| 90. |
Reason of any slack is analyzed and necessary changes are applied to rectify it in process of |
| A. | System Implementation |
| B. | System planning |
| C. | System testing |
| D. | System evaluation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 91. |
Summarizing benefits and costs of design proposal is classified as |
| A. | feasibility study |
| B. | detailed design |
| C. | analyzing the system |
| D. | problem defining |
| Answer» B. detailed design | |
| 92. |
Program statement in programming language 'PASCAL' usually ends with a |
| A. | colon |
| B. | semicolon |
| C. | comma |
| D. | apostrophe |
| Answer» C. comma | |
| 93. |
To make program more easier to understand, programmers can |
| A. | add comments to it |
| B. | declare variable names |
| C. | use secure data |
| D. | both a and b |
| Answer» E. | |
| 94. |
Data which is used to test each feature of program and is carefully selected is classified as |
| A. | program output |
| B. | program input |
| C. | test data |
| D. | test program |
| Answer» D. test program | |
| 95. |
Eliminating errors in a program code is process of |
| A. | Debugging |
| B. | Testing |
| C. | Cutting off |
| D. | Diagnosing |
| Answer» B. Testing | |
| 96. |
Process of dividing program parts into more detailed part is classified as |
| A. | step-wise refinement |
| B. | top-down refinement |
| C. | binary refinement |
| D. | split refinement |
| Answer» B. top-down refinement | |
| 97. |
For any computer system, most undesirable situation is said to be of |
| A. | Maximum throughput |
| B. | Maximum turnaround time |
| C. | Minimum response time |
| D. | Minimum access time |
| Answer» B. Maximum turnaround time | |
| 98. |
Person who produce or create new programs for industrial and business users is called |
| A. | system analysts |
| B. | program coordinator |
| C. | computer coordinator |
| D. | user interface |
| Answer» B. program coordinator | |
| 99. |
System software enables operations of a computer system to be |
| A. | Efficient and high processing |
| B. | Effective and average processing |
| C. | Effective and Efficient |
| D. | High operation cost |
| Answer» D. High operation cost | |
| 100. |
Detailed flowcharts are known to be |
| A. | Macro flowcharts |
| B. | Mini flowcharts |
| C. | Micro flowcharts |
| D. | Main flowcharts |
| Answer» D. Main flowcharts | |