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System Analysis Test
A process which has inputs but no outputs is known as
a:
a.
Black hole
b.
Dead process
c.
Null process
d.
Empty process
e.
White hole
SDLC stands for:
a.
Systems Development Life Cycle
b.
Systems Deployment Life Cycle
c.
Systems Design Life Cycle
d.
Systems Design Logic and Code
e.
Systems Duration of Life Cycle
In which phase is the processing logic developed?
a.
Conception
b.
Construction
c.
Design
d.
Analysis
e.
Initiation
In a Data Dictionary, process logic is described
using:
a.
Flowcharts and Structured English
b.
Decision Trees and Decision Tables
c.
Flowcharts and Decision Trees
d.
Decision Trees, Decision Tables and Structured English
e.
Decision Trees, Decision Tables and Flowcharts
A DFD is:
a.
Generated in the Design phase
b.
Generated in the Construction phase
c.
The modern version of a Flow Chart
d.
Not helpful in explaining the system to the end user
e.
Mainly used at the system specification stage
You want to plan your project. Which tool would you
use?
a.
Gantt Chart
b.
Structure Chart
c.
Hierarchy Chart
d.
Flowchart
e.
Warnier Orr Diagram
Which phase of the Systems Development is concerned
with determining the system feasibility?
a.
Conception
b.
Construction
c.
Design
d.
Analysis
e.
Initiation
Which of the following should be avoided while drawing
DFDs?
a.
Numbering the processes
b.
Labeling the processes
c.
Depicting flow of control
d.
Showing the external entities
e.
Showing the data stores
In which phase of the System Development cycle is the
Project Request form generated?
a.
Conception
b.
Construction
c.
Design
d.
Analysis
e.
Initiation
Which tool shows the relation between each of the
documents making up a HIPO package?
a.
Warnierr Orr Diagram
b.
Hierarchy Chart
c.
Structure Chart
d.
VTOC
e.
ERD
Cohesion refers to:
a.
Design of system as a hierarchy of modules
b.
The strength of relations between modules
c.
Strength of relations within a module
d.
Number of instructions composing a module
e.
Number of modules subordinate to calling module
The document of functional specifications will be used
by:
a.
The Management
b.
The Analysis team
c.
The Design team
d.
The Construction team
e.
The Operators
A Structure chart:
a.
Shows module inter-relationships in a hierarchical manner
b.
Shows the flow of data within a system
c.
Describes the internal structure of a program in a graphical manner
d.
Is a graphical representation of structured English
e.
Depicts data structures in the form of a chart
Identify the correct sequence of the various types of
testing:
a.
Module, Unit and System
b.
Module, System and Unit
c.
Unit, Module and System
d.
System, Module and Unit
e.
Unit, System and Module
Which of the following symbols represents a process in
a DFD?
a.
Square
b. Rectangle
c.
Rhombus
d.
Circle
e.
Line
The Conception phase is related to:
a.
Writing programs
b.
Developing the processing logic
c.
Determining the system feasibility
d.
Identifying the problem
e.
Deciding the functions of the system
Which of the following statements is not true
regarding Data Flow Diagrams?
a.
They are graphical in nature
b.
They represent the working of the system
c.
They can be readily converted into a Structure Chart
d. A
circle in a DFD represents an entity
e.
They are of two types - physical and logical
Normalization of data is done to:
a.
Simplify retrieval
b.
Structure the data
c.
Simplify maintenance
d.
Structure the data and simplify maintenance
e.
Simplify retrieval, structure the data and simplify maintenance
HIPO:
a.
Is used to describe the process logic
b.
Defines the relationship between the various entities
c.
Describes the flow of data through a system
d.
Stands for Hierarchical Input Programming and Output
e.
Is a commonly used method for developing systems software
In which phase of the SDLC will the document of
Functional Specifications be generated?
a.
Conception
b.
Construction
c.
Design
d.
Analysis
e.
Initiation
VTOC stands for:
a.
Volume Table of Contents
b.
Volume Translation of Contents
c.
Volume Translation of Characters
d.
Volume Table of Characters
e.
Volume Table of Conversions
You want to describe the data flow in a system. Which
tool would you use?
a.
Structure Chart
b.
Data Chart
c.
Hierarchy Chart
d.
Flowchart
e.
Data Flow Diagram
CASE stands for:
a.
Computer Aided Software Engineering
b.
Computer and Software Expert
c.
Computer and Software Education
d.
Computer and Systems Engineering
e.
Computer Aided Software Education
Using a Decision Table, what is the maximum number of
combinations that may arise for three conditions?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
e. 8
You are designing a database. Which tool would be
useful?
a.
Warnier Orr Diagram
b.
Gantt Chart
c.
Entity Relationship Diagram
d.
Structure Chart
e.
Data Flow Diagram
Which phase of the Systems Development is concerned
with writing programs?
a.
Conception
b.
Construction
c.
Design
d.
Analysis
e.
Initiation
A Data Dictionary is created at which stage of the
Systems Development cycle?
a.
Conception
b.
Construction
c.
Design
d.
Analysis
e.
Initiation
A self-check digit is useful in detecting:
a.
Transcription errors
b.
Transposition errors
c.
Transcription and transposition errors
d.
Random errors
e.
Transcription, transposition and random errors
Which of the following tools would you use for project
planning?
a.
Structure Chart
b.
Data Flow Diagram
c.
PERT
d.
HIPO
e.
ERD
How are processes generally numbered in a DFD?
a.
From left to right and top to bottom
b.
From left to right and bottom to top
c.
From top to bottom and left to right
d.
From top to bottom and right to left
e.
There is no prescribed numbering method
The user manual is generated in which phase of the
System Development cycle?
a.
Conception
b.
Construction
c.
Design
d.
Analysis
e.
Initiation
A process which generates outputs without any inputs
is known as a:
a.
White hole
b.
Black hole
c.
Consuming process
d.
Unproductive process
e.
Idle process
Data Dictionary keeps details of:
a.
External entities
b.
Data stores and processes
c.
Data flows, external entities and data stores
d.
External entities and data flows
e.
Data flows, data stores, processes and external entities
Repository of data about data is depicted by:
a.
DFD
b.
Data Dictionary
c. Data
Flow
d.
Data Store
e.
CAD
The smallest unit of data in a Data Dictionary is
referred to:
a.
Data structure
b.
Data store
c.
Data element
d.
Data flow
e.
Database
Which tool shows the processes and the sequence in
which they are performed?
a.
Hierarchy Chart
b.
Warnier Orr Diagrams
c.
VTOC
d.
Structure Chart
e.
Gantt Chart
System quality relates to:
a.
Reliability
b.
Efficiency
c.
Reliability and efficiency
d.
Maintainability
e.
Reliability, efficiency and maintainability
Which tool shows the hierarchy of the various modules
in a system?
a.
Warnier Orr Diagram
b.
PERT
c.
HIPO
d.
Hierarchy Chart
e.
ERD
Which of the following is not a part of the DFD?
a.
Entity
b.
Data Store
c.
Disk Storage
d.
Process
e.
Data Flow
Which of the following is not an important reason for
creating a Data Dictionary?
a.
To manage the detail in larger systems
b.
To document the features of the system
c.
To locate errors and omissions in the system
d.
To communicate a common meaning for all system elements
e.
To help in reviewing the progress of the project
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