Explore topic-wise MCQs in Systems Analysis and Design.

This section includes 19 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.

1.

The problem statement should include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. input.
B. output.
C. processing.
D. storage.
Answer» C. processing.
Discussion
2.

The problem statement includes the ____________, which lists specific input numbers a program would typically expect the user to enter and precise output values that a perfect program would return for those input values.

A. testing plan
B. error handler
C. IPO cycle
D. input-output specification
Answer» B. error handler
Discussion
3.

Translating the problem statement into a series of sequential steps describing what the program must do is known as:

A. coding
B. debugging
C. creating the algorithm
D. writing documentation
Answer» D. writing documentation
Discussion
4.

Errror report is an example of

A. Ouput process
B. Input process
C. Process
D. None of these
Answer» B. Input process
Discussion
5.

During system implementation the following are donei) programs are written and tested with operational dataii) user documentation is created and users trainediii) programmers are recruited and trainediv) the system is tested with operational data

A. i and iii
B. ii and iii
C. ii and iv
D. i, ii & iv
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

…………….. gives defining the flow of the data through and organization or a company or series of tasks that may or may not represent computerized processing.

A. System process
B. System flowchart
C. System design
D. Structured System
Answer» C. System design
Discussion
7.

Use the new system as the same time as the old system to compare the results. This is known as ……

A. Procedure Writing
B. Simultaneous processing
C. Parallel Operation
D. File Conversion
Answer» D. File Conversion
Discussion
8.

The primary objective of system implementation isi) to build a system prototypeii) to train users to operate the systemiii) to implement designed system using computersiv) write programs, create databases and test with live data

A. i, iii
B. i, ii, iii
C. ii ,iii
D. ii, iv
Answer» E.
Discussion
9.

Translating the algorithm into a programming language occurs at the ____________ step of the PDLC.

A. Debugging
B. Coding
C. Testing and Documentation
D. Algorithm Development
Answer» C. Testing and Documentation
Discussion
10.

The final step in the Sytem development life cycle (SDLC)?

A. Analysis
B. Operational
C. Development
D. Design
Answer» C. Development
Discussion
11.

HIPO stand for

A. Hierarchy input process output
B. Hierarchy input plus output
C. Hierarchy plus input process output
D. Hierarchy input output Process
Answer» B. Hierarchy input plus output
Discussion
12.

The make-or-buy decision is associated with the ____________ step in the SDLC.

A. Problem/Opportunity Identification
B. Design
C. Analysis
D. Development and Documentation
Answer» C. Analysis
Discussion
13.

The organized process or set of steps that needs to be followed to develop an information system is known as the:

A. analytical cycle.
B. design cycle.
C. program specification.
D. system development life cycle.
Answer» E.
Discussion
14.

The code used for the validation purpose is known

A. Self checking code
B. Sequence code
C. Alpha numeric code
D. Group classification code
Answer» B. Sequence code
Discussion
15.

External Entities may be a

A. Source of input data only
B. Source of input data or destination of results
C. Destination of results only
D. Repository of data
Answer» C. Destination of results only
Discussion
16.

Enhancements, upgrades, and bug fixes are done during the ____________ step in the SDLC.

A. Maintenance and Evaluation
B. Problem/Opportunity Identification
C. Design
D. Development and Documentation
Answer» B. Problem/Opportunity Identification
Discussion
17.

The first step in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is:

A. Analysis.
B. Design.
C. Problem/Opportunity Identification.
D. Development and Documentation
Answer» D. Development and Documentation
Discussion
18.

How many steps are in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10
Answer» B. 5
Discussion
19.

Which of the model is used for system components?

A. PERT chart
B. Gantt chart
C. Organizational hierarchy chart
D. DFD
Answer» E.
Discussion