Topic 1

A model-driven
analysis
approach that
focuses on the
structure of
stored data in
a system
rather than on
processes is

structured analysis
A)

information engineering
B)

rapid architected analysis

C)

object-oriented analysis
D)

none of the above

E)

2
INCORRECT All of the following are phases of systems analysis, except

decision analysis phase

A)

requirements analysis phase

B)

design analysis phase

C)

problem analysis phase

D)

scope definition phase

E)

3
INCORRECT Which of the following analysis techniques derive system models from
existing system or discovery prototypes?

rapid architected analysis

A)

object-oriented analysis
B)

data modeling
C)

discovery prototyping
D)

structure analysis
E)
4
INCORRECT Prototypes are used in

model-driven analysis
A)

object-oriented analysis
B)

traditional approaches
C)

accelerated systems analysis

D)

structured analysis
E)

5
INCORRECT Which of the following is NOT a feasibility analysis criterion?

technical feasibility
A)

schedule feasibility
B)

operational feasibility
C)

economic feasibility
D)

resource feasibility
E)

6
INCORRECT Which of the following phases identifies and expresses requirements,
prioritizes requirements, updates project plan, and communications the
requirements statement?

logical design phase

A)

decisions analysis phase

B)

problem analysis phase

C)

systems analysis phase

D)

none of the above

E)

7
INCORRECT The tasks of defining acceptance tests, structuring functional requirements,
and validating functional requirements are performed in which one of the
phases?
 problem analysis phase
A)

decision analysis phase

B)

systems analysis phase

C)

logical design phase

D)

none of the above

E)

8
INCORRECT The task of establishing system improvement objectives is performed in
which phase of systems analysis?

problem analysis phase

A)

logical design phase

B)

scope definition phase

C)

physical design phase

D)

requirements analysis phase

E)

9
INCORRECT The task of identifying and expressing system requirements is performed in
which phase of systems analysis?

problem analysis phase

A)

logical design phase

B)

scope definition phase

C)

requirements analysis phase

D)

none of the above

E)

10
CORRECT Cause-and-effect analysis is performed in the following phase of systems
analysis

scope definition phase

A)

logical design phase

B)
 requirements analysis phase
C)

physical design phase

D)

problem analysis phase

E)

Question

How many steps are in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10

Question 2.

The first step in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is:
A. Analysis.
B. Design.
C. Problem/Opportunity Identification.
D. Development and Documentation.

Question 3.

Most modern software applications enable you to customize and

automate various features using small custom-built miniprograms called:
A. macros.
B. code.
C. routines.
D. subroutines.

Question 4.
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.

Question 5.

How many steps are in the program development life cycle (PDLC)?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10

Question 6.

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

Question 7.

In the Analysis phase, the development of the ____________ occurs,

which is a clear statement of the goals and objectives of the project.
A. documentation
B. flowchart
C. program specification
D. design

Question 8.

Actual programming of software code is done during the ____________

step in the SDLC.
A. Maintenance and Evaluation
B. Design
C. Analysis
D. Development and Documentation

Question 9.

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

Question 10.

The ____________ determines whether the project should go

forward.
A. feasibility assessment
B. opportunity identification
C. system evaluation
D. program specification

Question 11.

Technical writers generally provide the ____________ for the new

system.
A. programs
B. network
C. analysis
D. documentation

Question 12.

____________ design and implement database structures.

A. Programmers
B. Project managers
C. Technical writers
D. Database administrators

Question 13.

____________ spend most of their time in the beginning stages of the

SDLC, talking with end-users, gathering information, documenting
systems, and proposing solutions.
A. Systems analysts
B. Project managers
C. Network engineers
D. Database administrators

Question 14.

____________ manage the system development, assign staff, manage

the budget and reporting, and ensure that deadlines are met.
A. Project managers
B. Network engineers
C. Graphic designers
D. Systems analysts

Question 15.

____________ is the process of translating a task into a series of

commands that a computer will use to perform that task.
A. Project design
B. Installation
C. Systems analysis
D. Programming

Question 16.

Debugging is:
A. creating program code.
B. finding and correcting errors in the program code.
C. identifying the task to be computerized.
D. creating the algorithm.

Question 17.

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.

Question 18.

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

Question 19.

The problem statement should include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. input.
B. output.
C. processing.
D. storage.

Question 20.

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

Answers

1. c
2. c
3. a
4. d
5. b
6. b
7. c
8. d
9. a
10. a
11. d
12. d
13. a
14. a
15. d
16. b
17. c
18. b
19. d
20. a