Information System2

AXIS COLLEGE ,KANPUR
Multiple Choice Question Answer Bank
INFORMATION SYSTEM: ANALYSIS DESIGN &

IMPLEMENTATION
(BCA-S308)
BCA (Sixth Semester)
BY
Mr.Mohit Dixit
(Assistant Professor)
(Department of Computer Science & Engineering)
Axis college ,kanpur
INDEX
DETAILED SYLLABUS
UNIT TOPICS NO. OF
QUESTION
S
Overview of System Analysis and Design: Systems
UNIT-1 Development Life Cycle; concept and 38
Models: requirements determination, logical design,
physical design, test planning, implementation,
planning and performance evaluation,
communication, interviewing, presentation skills;
group dynamics; risk and feasibility analysis; group
based approaches, JAD, structures
walkthroughs, and design and code reviews; prototyping;
database design software quality metrics; application
categories software package evaluation and acquisition.
Information Requirement Analysis: Process modeling
UNIT-2 with physical logical data flow diagrams, data modeling 43
with logical entity relationship diagrams.
Developing a Proposal: Feasibility study and cost estimation.
UNIT-3 System Design: Design of input and control, design of
41
output and control, file design/database design, process,
user interface design, prototyping; software constructors;
documentation.
Application Development Methodologies and CASE
UNIT-4 33
tools: Information engineering structured system analysis
and design, and object oriented methodologies for
application development data modeling, process modeling,
user interface design, and prototyping, use of computer
aided software engineering (CASE) tools in the analysis
design and implementation of information systems.
Design and Implementation on OO Platform: Object
UNIT-5 oriented analysis and design through object modeling 21
technique, object modeling, dynamic modeling and functional
object oriented design and object oriented programming
systems for implementation, object oriented data bases.
UNIT-6 Managerial issues in Software Projects: Introduction to 30
software markets; planning of software projects, size and
cost estimates; project scheduling; measurement of software
quality and productivity, ISO and capability maturity
models for organizational growth.
Total Questions: 206
Information System: Analysis Design & Implementation (BCA-S308) Mr.Mohit dixit Page 1
UNIT-1
Overview of System Analysis and Design

 Systems Development Life Cycle concept and Models: requirements
determination
 logical design
 physical design
 test planning
 implementation
 planning and performance evaluation
 communication, interviewing, presentation skills
 group dynamics
 risk and feasibility analysis
 group based approaches
 JAD
 structures walkthroughs
 design and code reviews
 prototyping
 database design software quality metrics
 application categories software package evaluation and acquisition
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION & ANSWER
1........................................ is an important factor of a management information system.

A) System
B) Data
C) Process
D) All
Answer: A
2. Which are the following is /are the level(s) of documentation?

Documentation for management
Documentation for user
Documentation for data processing department
All of the above
Answer: D
3......................................... level supply information to strategic tier for the use.

of top management.
Operational
Environmental
Competitive
Tactical
Answer: D
4......................can be defined as data.

that has been processed into a formthat is meaningful to the recipient and is
of real or perceived value in current or prospective decisions.
A) System
B) Information
C) Technology
D) Service
Answer: B
5. Decision-making modelwas proposed by ………………….

A) Harry Goode
B) Herbert A Simon
C) Recon Michal
D) None ofthis
Answer: B
6.....................can be defined as the 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: A
7. SDLC stands for

A) System Development Life Cycle
B) Structure Design Life Cycle
C) System Design Life Cycle
D) Structure development Life Cycle
Answer: C
8. A....................... system in no more than an idea.

A) Conceptual
B) Logical
C) Physical
D) None
Answer: A
9. Design Phase consists of …………………….

1. Identity the functions to be performed
2. Design the input/output and file design
3. Defining basic parameters for systemdesign
A) 1 & 2
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 3
D) 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D
10. Acontext diagram

A) Describes the context of a system
B) is a DFD which gives an overview of the system
C) is a detailed description of a system
D) is not used in drawing a detailed DFD
Answer: B
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: A
12. Statement of scope and objectives, opportunities and performance criteria ………….
A) Problem definition
B) System analysis
C) System Design
D) Documentation
Answer: A
13. Information can be categorized into …………….

1. Environmental information
2. Competitive information
3. Government information
4.Internal information
A) 1, 2 & 3
B) 1, 2 & 4
C) 2, 3 & 4
D) 1, 3 & 4
Answer: B
14. System Development process is also called as ……………..

A) System Development Life Cycle
B) System Life Cycle
C) BothAand B
D) System Process Cycle
Answer: A
15. Which phase of the SDLC are information needs identified?

A. preliminary investigation
B. system analysis
C. system design
D. system development
Answer: A
16. How many steps are in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10
Answer: C
17. The actualprogramming of software code is done during the ……. step in the SDLC.
A. maintenance and evaluation
B. design
C. analysis
D.development and documentation
Answer: D
18.In the preliminary investigation phase of the SDLC, which one of the following tasks would not
be included?
A. briefly defining the problem
B. suggesting alternative solutions
C. gathering the data
D. preparing a short report
Answer: C
19. The first step in the systems development life cycle(SDLC) is …
A. analysis
B. design
C. problem/opportunity identification
D. development and documentation
Answer: C
20. Enhancements, upgrades, and bug fixes are done during the …… step in the SDLC.
A. maintenance and evaluation
B. problem/opportunity identification
C. design
Answer: A
21. The first task to complete in the design phase of the SDLC is to
A. design alternative systems
B. select the best design
C. examine hardware requirements
D. write a systems design report
Answer: A
22. Most modern software applications enable you to customize and automate various features using
small custom-built “mini-programs” called
A. macros
B. code
C. routines
D. subroutines
Answer: C
23. The .............determines whether the project should go forward

A. feasibility assessment
B. opportunity identification
C. system evaluation
D. program specification
Answer: A
24.Determining whether expected cost savings and other benefits will exceed the cost of developing
an alternative system is related to
A. technical feasibility
B. economic feasibility
C. organizational feasibility
D. operational feasibility
Answer: B
25. The organized process or set of steps that need to be followed to develop an information system
is known as the
A. analytical cycle
B. design cycle
C. programspecification
D. system development life cycle
Answer: D
26. Technical writers generally provide the ……… for the new system.
A. programs
B. network
C. analysis
D.documentation
Answer: D
27.The …… approach conversion type simply involves abandoning the old systemand using the
new
A. direct
B. pilot
C. phased
D. parallel
Answer: A
28. How many steps are in the programdevelopment life cycle(PDLC)?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10
Answer: B
29........... design and implement database structures.

A. programmers
B. project managers
C. Technical writers
D.Database administrators
Answer: D
30. The implementation approach that is the least risky would be the
A. direct approach
B. parallel approach
C. phased approach
D. pilot approach
Answer: C
31. The make or buydecision is associated with the …… step in the SDLC.
A. analysis
B. design
C. problem/opportunity identification
Answer: B
32..................spend most of their time in the beginning stages of the SDLC, talking with end-users,
gathering information, documenting systems, and proposing solutions.
A. system analysts
B. project managers
C. Technical writers
D. Database administrators
Answer: A
33. State whetherthe following statements are True or False.

i)Asystems analyst uses the six-phase systems life-cycle to improve and maintain information
systems.
ii)During the preliminary investigation phase of the SDLC, you first suggest an alternative and then
define the problem.
A. i-True, ii-True
B. i-True, ii-False
C. i-False, ii-True
D. i-False, ii-False
Answer: B
34. In the analysis phase, the development of the ...........occurs which is a clear statement ofthe goals
and objectives of the project.
A. documentation
B. flowchart
C. program specification
D. design
Answer: C
35 is a sort of blueprint of the system Development Effort.

A) MDP
B) DMP
C) MPD
D) DPMQ
Answer: A
36 is a good example of the deterministic system.

A) Lifecycle
B) Computer Program
C) Software Program
D) None of the above
Answer: B
37. The main ingredient of the report documenting the ....................... is the cost-benefit
analysis.
A) System Analysis
B) Feasibility Study
C) System Analyst
D)System Design
Answer: B
38. A data flow can

A) Only a data store
B) Only leave a data store
C) Enter or leave a dataStore
D) Either enter or leave a data store but not both
Answer: C
UNIT -2
 Information Requirement Analysis
 Process modeling with physical logical data flow diagrams
 Data modeling with logical entity relationship diagrams
1. Adata flow can

A) Only emanate from an external entity
B) Only terminate in an external entity
C) May emanate and terminate in an external entity
D) Mayeither emanate or terminate in an external entity but not both
Answer: C
2. In a DFD external entities are

represented by a
A) Rectangle
B) Ellipse
C) Diamond-shaped box
D) Circle
Answer: D
3. Datastore in a DFD represents.

a sequential file
a disk store
a repository of data
a random access memory
Answer: C
4.....................systemconsists of programs, data files and documentation

A) Conceptual
B) Logical
C) Physical
D) None ofthe above
Answer: C
5. The output of problem definition stage is ……………..

A) Master Development Plan
B) Terms of reference
C) Feasibility report
D) Final product
Answer: B
6. Advantages of system flowcharts ………………….
A) Effective communication
B) Effective analysis
C) Queasier group or relationships
D)All A, B, C
Answer: D
7. Based onthe identification ofobjectives, input,

output and file content, the vital document is called …
A) System Definition
B) System Document
C) System Requirement Document
D) System Subject
Answer: B
8. Acontext diagram is used

A) as the first step in developing a detailed DFD of a system
B) in systems analysis of very complex systems
C) as an aid to systemdesign
D) as an aid to the programmer
Answer: A
9. Before developing a logical DFD it is a good idea to

A) develop a physical DFD
B) develop a system flow chart
C) determine the contents of all data stores
D) find out the user’s preferences
Answer: A
10. Adata store in a DFD represents

A) a sequential file
B) a disk store
C) a repository of data
D) a random access memory
Answer: C
11........................ includes a review of the existing procedures and information flow.

A) Feasibility Study
B) Feasibility report
C) System Design
D) Systemanalysis
Answer: A
12. Arectangle in a DFD represents

A) a process
B) a data store
C) an external entity
D) an input unit
Answer: C
13.....................refers to the collection of information pertinent to systems Project.

A) Data transfer
B) Data gathering
C) Data Embedding
D) Data Request
Answer: B
14. To create a vehicle of information to provide evidence in the development process and to monitor
the process. This is one of the objectives of
A) Analysis
B) Design
C) Development
D)Documentation
Answer: D
15. A ................ System is no more than the idea
A) Conceptual
B) Logical
C) Physical
D) All of the above
Answer: A
16. By an external entity, we mean a

A) The unit outsidethe system being designed which can be controlled by an analyst.
B) The unit outside the system whose behavior is independent of the system is designed
C) Aunit external to the system is designed
D) Aunit which is not part of a DFD
Answer: C
17. Which of the diagram shows interactions between objects?

A. Activity diagram
B. Class diagram
C. Sequence diagram
D. Component diagrams
Answer: C
18. Systemdesign consists of a preliminary investigation and feasibility study, a detailed

investigation consisting of…
i) fact-finding
ii) data analysis and evaluation
iii) estimating the cost and benefits
iv) preparation of system proposal
A. i,ii and iii only
B. ii, iii and iv only
C. i, iii and iv only
A. All i, ii, iii and iv
Answer: A
19. is/are the advantages of using a system flowchart.
A. Communication
B. Queasier group or relationships
C. Effective analysis
D.All of the above
Answer: D
20. Astatechart diagram describes…

A. attributes of objects
B. nodes of the system
C. operations executed on a thread
D.events triggered by an object
Answer: D
21. Which ofthe following toolis not used to organize the systemprojects
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. System Trees
D. Organization chart
Answer: C
22. is a tabular method for describing the logic ofthe decisions to be taken.
A. Decision tables
B. System tables
C. Organization chart
D. logical tables
Answer: A
23. The sequence diagram models….

A. the order in which the class diagram is constructed
B. the way in which objects communicate
C. the relationship between states
D. the components of the system
Answer: B
24.gives defining the flow of the data throughan organization or a company or series of
tasksthat may not represent computerized processing.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. System Trees
Answer: A
25. The four partsof the decision tables are…

i) condition stub
ii) decision stub
iii) condition entry
iv) action stub
v) action entry
A. i, ii, iii and iv only
B. ii, iii, iv and v only

C. i, iii, iv and v only
D. i, ii, iv and v only
Answer: C
26. The activity diagram…

A. focuses on flows driven by internal processing
B. models the external events simulating one object
C. focuses onthe transitions between statesof a particular object
D. models the interaction between objects
Answer: A
27. symbol in system flowchart represents a major processing functions.

A. Rectangle
B. Squire
C. Circle
D. Triangle
Answer: A
28. consisting a list of all the conditions that are to be take account.
A. Condition Stub
B. Condition Entry
C. Action Stub
D. Action Entry
Answer: A
29. The deployment diagram shows….

A. objects of a system
B. distribution of components on the nodes in a system
C. functions of a system
D. distribution of nodes
Answer: B
30.............. symbol in system flowchart indicates the screen output.

A. Skewed Rectangle
B. Rounded Rectangle
C. Triangle
D. Rounded Triangle
Answer: A
31.are a tabular representationof the combination of the conditions that are to be satisfied
for eachof particular action.
A. Condition Stubs
B. Condition Entries
C. Action Stubs
D. Action Entries
Answer: B
16) Unified process is a softwaredevelopment methodology which is…
A. use case driven
B. component driven
C. related to extreme programming
D. none in only one iteration
Answer: A
32. System flowchart mainly consists of…

i) the source fromwhich input data is prepared and the medium or devices used.
ii) the processing steps or sequence ofoperations involved.
A. i-True, ii-False
B. i-False, ii-True
C. i-True, ii-True
Answer: C
33.............. indicates the appropriateactions that are to be taken, when a condition is satisfied.
A. Condition Stubs
B. Condition Entries
C. Action Stubs
D.Action Entries
Answer: D
34. An interaction Diagram should be associated with….

A. a use case
B. a state transition diagram
C. an activity diagram
D.a CRC card
Answer: D
35.the intermediaryand final outputs prepared and the medium and devices used for their
storage.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Decision Trees
Answer: A
36.is a graphical model that illustrates each basic step of data processing routines or
system.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Decision Trees
Answer: A
37.The condition and the action statements in a/an.................. are not complete, but are completed
by the condition and action entries.
A. Limited Entry decision table
B. Extended Entry decision table
C. Mixed Entrydecision table
D. Complete Entry decision table
Answer: B
38. To construct a data flow diagram, we use…

i) arrows
ii) circles
iii) open-ended boxes
iv) squares
A. i, ii and iii
B. ii, iii and iv
C. i, iii and iv
D.All i, ii, iii and iv
Answer: D
39. Which of the following are the advantages of the decision table
i) Complex tables can easily be split into simpler tables
ii) They are of standard format
iii) They do not depict the flow of logic of problem solution
A. i and ii only
B. i and iii only
C. ii and iii only
D. All i, ii and iii
Answer: A
40..................conditions are used for granting exam permission on the basis of attendance and fees
paid.

Answer: C
41. A/An...............identifies data flow in motion.

A. arrow
B. circle
C. open-ended box
D. square
Answer: A
42. Which of the following are the drawbacks of decision tables

i) It depicts the flow of logic of a problem solution
ii) Decision tables are quite far away fromprogramming high-level languages
iii) It there is a large number of alternatives, it may be impractical to list them all in a decision tables
A. i and ii only
B. i and iii only
C. ii and iii only
Answer: C
43.are the graphical representationof the decision table, are also available and aid in the
constructionof decision tables.
A. Decision graphs
B. Decision trees
C. Organization charts
D. Organization trees
Answer: B
UNIT- 3
Developing a Proposal
 Feasibility study and cost estimation
System Design
 Design of input and control
 Design of output and control
 File design/database design process

 User interface design
 Prototyping
 Software constructors
 Documentation
1. Which of the following is/are the sources for the project requests?
A) Request from Department managers
B) Request from senior executives
C) Request from system Analyst
D)All of the above
Answer: D
2. DDS stands for …………………

A) Data Data Systems
B) Data Digital System
C) Data Dictionary Systems
D) Digital Data Service
Answer: C
3.Phase is a time-consuming phase and yet a very crucial phase

A) Feasibility Study
B) Requirement Phase
C) Analysis Phase
D) Testing Phase
Answer: C
4. A DFD is normally leveled as

A) It is a good idea in design
B) It is recommended by many experts
C) it is easy to do it
D)It is easier to read and understand a number of smaller DFDs than one large DFD
Answer: D
5.is responsible for all aspects of data processing, operation research, organization and
method, system analysis and design investments.
A) Management Services Director

B) Data Processing Manager
C) Computer Manager
D) Both B and C
Answer: A
6.is a tabular method for describing the logic of the decisions to be taken.
A) Decision tables
B) Decision tree
C) Decision Method
D) Decision Data
Answer: A
7. In ........................system the interaction between various subsystems cannot be defined with

certainty
A) Open System
B) Closed System
C) Deterministic System
D)Probabilistic System
Answer: D
8. State True or False.

1. The term of reference is the final output of the Feasibility Study
2. Design specification report is the final output of System Analysis
A) 1-true, 2-true
B) 1-false, 2-true
C) 1-true, 2-false
D)1-false, 2-false
Answer: D
9. The key considerations involved in the feasibility analysis is include
i) Economical ii) Technical iii) Behavioral iv) Personal
A) i, ii, iv
B) i, ii, iii
C) ii, iii, iv
D) All of the above
Answer: B
10. Like the rectangle in flowcharts, ...........stand for a process that converts data/into information.
A. arrows
B. circles
C. open-ended boxes
D. squares
Answer: B
11. State the following statements are True or False

i) The drawing of flow charts is greatly facilitated by the use of decision tables.
ii)Decision tables are better documentation for users, tabular representation may be more compact and
easy to understand.
A. i-True, ii-False
B. i-True, ii-True
C. i-False, ii-True
Answer: B
12.A................ helps to show the paths that are possible in the decision following action or decision by
the user.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Decision Trees
Answer: C
13. A/An ................. represents a data/store-data at rest, or a temporary repository of data.

A. arrow
B. circle
C. open-ended box
D. square
Answer: C
14.In .................the conditions and actions entries merely define whether or not conditions exist or
action should be taken.
A. Limited Entry decision table

C. Mixed Entry decision table
Answer: A
15. is a graphical description of a system’s data and how the process transforms the data.
A. System diagram
B. Detail flowcharts
C. Data flow diagram
D. Data direction diagram
Answer: C
16. Which of the following statements about Data Flow Diagram are True.
i) Arrows should not cross each other
ii) Squares, circles, and rules must bear names.
iii) Decomposed data flows must not bear names.
A. i and ii only
B. ii and iii only
C. i and iii only
Answer: A
17.Which of the following is/are the symbols used in the conditions entries of limited entry decision
table are
A. Y
B. N
C. – or blank
D.All of the above
Answer: D
18.do not supply a detailed description of modules but graphically describe a system’s data
and how the data interact with the system.
A. System flowcharts
D.Data flow diagram
Answer: D
19. State whether the following information is True or False.

i) No two data flows, squares, or circles can have the same name.
ii) Decomposed data flows must be balanced.
A. i-True, ii-True
B. i-False, ii-True
C. i-True, ii-False
Answer: A
20. The meaning of symbol ......... used in action entries of the limited entry decision table is to execute
the operation specified by the action statement.
A. Y
B. N
C. X
D. – or blank
Answer: C
21. The major symbols used in the data dictionary are

i) =
ii) +
iii) { }
iv) ()
A. i, ii and iv
B. ii, iii and iv
C. i, iii and iv
D. All i, ii, iii and iv
Answer: A
22.helps prefer the easier to flow mapping of complex design, which should show branch
points forks, but not the details of the user dialogue.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Decision Trees
Answer: C
23.Functionally ................performs documentation only, in which a variety of dictionary could be

maintained as a manual rather than an automated database.
A. passive data dictionaries

B. active data dictionaries
C. in-line data dictionaries
D. out-line data dictionaries
Answer: A
24. in HIPO break a system or program down into increasingly detailed levels.
A. Visual Table of Contents(VTOC)

B. Input Process Output(IPO)
C. None of the above
D. Both of the above
Answer: A
25.indicates the flow of work/system, document and operations in a data processing

application.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Decision Trees
Answer: A
26.The...............supports program and operations development by exporting database definitions and

program data storage definitions.

D. All of the above
Answer: B
27. In a system flowchart.............. indicates that data will be put into a new order or sequence.
A. Flow Lines
B. Sort Symbol
C. Connector
D. Keying operation
Answer: B
28. Which of the following statements are True or False for the construction of data dictionary entries.
i) Each word must be unique, we cannot have two definitions of the same client name.
ii) Self-defining words should not be decomposed.
A. i-True, ii-False
B. i-True, ii-True
C. i-False, ii-True
Answer: B
29.A/An ................. is active during program execution, performing such feats as transaction validation
and editing.
Answer: C
30. are a good visual aid for communicating the logic or a system.
D. Data flow diagram
Answer: A
31.are well documented, knowledge belongs to an organization and does not disappear with the
departure of an analyst.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Decision Trees
Answer: A
32.are better documentation for users, the tabular representation may be more compact and
easy to understand.
B. Data flow diagram
C. Decision Table
D. Decision Tree
Answer: C
33. When used to diagram a program, the...........arranges the program modules in order of priority.
A. VTOC
B. IPO
C. TOC
D. ORR
Answer: A
34. The...............is related to one database management system, which is global or organization-wide.
A. stand-alone dictionary
B. integrated dictionary
C. in-line dictionary
D. passive dictionary
Answer: B
35. In ..............alternatives are shown side by side to facilitate analysis of combinations.

C. Decision Table
D. Decision Tree
Answer: C
36. In .................aliases or synonyms are allowed when two or more entries show the same meaning.
A. Data Flow Diagrams
B. Data Dictionary
C. Data Table
D. Decision Table
Answer: B
37.The..................is not tied to any one DBMS, although it may have special advantages for one
DBMS.
Answer: A
38.helps prefer the easier to flow mapping of a complex design which should show branch
point forks, but not the details of the user dialogue.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Decision Trees
Answer: C
39.Control information such as record counts, passwords and validation requirements are not pertinent
to a ………..
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Table
C. Data Flow Diagram
D. HIPO
Answer: C
40. Both integrated and stand-alone dictionaries can be identified by functions as
i) in-line
ii) out-line
iii) active
iv) passive
A. i, ii and iv
B. ii, iii and iv
C. i, iii and iv
Answer: C
41.consists of two types of diagram, visual table of contents(VTOC) and Input Process
Output(IPO).
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Data Flow Diagrams
D.HIPO
Answer: D
UNIT- 4
Application methodologies and CASE tools
 Information engineering
 Structured system analysis and design
 Object oriented methodologies for application development data
modelling
 Process modelling
 User interface design
 Prototyping
 Use of CASE tools in the analysis design and implementation of
information systems
1. The rate of ..................... Is always an important factor for management especially in relation
to the rate of return.
A) Cost
B) Benefit
C) Sales
D)Investment
Answer: D
2. Which of the following is/are the Characteristics of information?
A) Accuracy and Relevance
B) The form of information and Timeliness
C) Completeness and Purpose
D)All A, B & C
Answer: D
3. State True or False.
i) Master Development Plan basically is a schedule of various applications to be comprised.
ii)It consists of start and finishes dates of a system analysis, design implementation, and
maintenance activities.
A) i-True, ii-True
B) i-False, ii-True
C) i-True, ii-False
D) i-False, ii-False
Answer: A
4. The key considerations involved in the feasibility analysis is/are……………….
A) Economic
B) Technical
C) Behavioral
D)A, B, C
Answer: D
5. Data cannot flow between two data stores because
A) it is not allowed in DFD
B) a data store is a passive repository of data
C) data can get corrupted
D)they will get merged
Answer: D
6is a schedule of various applications to be computerized.
A) Materials planning
B) Master Development Plan
C) Manufacturing organization
D) None of the above
Answer: B
7 means coordinated effort, to communicate the information of the system

written form.
A) System documentation
B) Resource required
C) Development schedule
D) User Document
Answer: A
8. MDP stands for
A) Master Development Plan
B) Master Design Program
C) Mandatory Database Program
D) Master Database Plan
Answer: A
9. 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: B
10 .............................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: A
11. A data flow can
A) only enter a data store
B) only leave a data store
C) enter or leave data store
D) either enter or leave a data store but not both
Answer: C
12 .............................means coordinated effort, to communicate the information of the system
in written form.
A) System Documentation
B) System Storage
C) System Record
D) System Share
Answer: A
13. Some of the tools which are available with the system analysis are ………………..
A) Review of Documentation & Observation of the situation
B) Conducting Interviews & Questionnaire Administration
C) Both A & B
D) Review of Procedure & Conducting Interviews
Answer: C
14. Which of the following shows levels of management and formal lines of authority?
A. Organization chart
B. decision table
C. pyramid diagram
D. grid chart
Answer: A
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: B
16. Advantages of system flowcharts…..
A. Effective communication
B. Effective analysis
C. Queasier group or relationships
D.All of the above
Answer: D
17. A list of questions used in the analysis is called a(n)
A. organization chart
B. interview guideline
C. grid table
D.checklist
Answer: D
18. By an external entity, we mean a
A. The unit outside the system being designed which can be controlled by an analyst.
B. The unit outside the system whose behavior is independent of the system is designed
C. A unit external to the system is designed
D. A unit which is not part of a DFD
Answer: C
19. A context diagram is used
A. as the first step in developing a detailed DFD of a system
B. in systems analysis of very complex systems
C. as an aid to system design
D. as an aid to the programmer
Answer: A
20.What type of analysis starts with the “big picture” and then breaks it down into smaller
pieces?
A. financial
B. reverse
C. top-down
D. executive
Answer: C
21. A data flow can
A. Only a data store
B. Only leave a data store
C. Enter or leave a data store
D. Either enter or leave a data store but not both
Answer: C
22. DDS stands for
A. Data Data Systems
B. Data Digital System
C. Data Dictionary Systems
D. Digital Data Service
Answer: C
23.Which of the following is used to show the rules that apply to a decision when one or more
conditions apply?
A. system flowchart
B. decision table
C. grid chart
D. checklist
Answer: B
24. Data cannot flow between two data stores because
A. it is not allowed in DFD
B. a data store is a passive repository of data
C. data can get corrupted
D.they will get merged
Answer: D
25. A DFD is normally leveled as
A. It is a good idea in design
B. It is recommended by many experts
C. It is easy to do it
D.It is easier to read and understand a number of smaller DFDs than one large DFD
Answer: D
26.Which of the following tools shows the data or information flow within an information
system?
A. grid chart
B. decision table
C. system flowchart
D. data flow diagram
Answer: D
27.gives defining the flow of the data through an 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: B
28. is a tabular method for describing the logic of the decisions to be taken.
A. Decision tables
B. Decision tree
C. Decision Method
D. Decision Data
Answer: A
29. Which of the following is not found in a data flow diagram?
A. entities
B. process
C. offline storage
D. file
Answer: C
30. A context diagram
A. Describes the context of a system
B. is a DFD which gives an overview of the system
C. is a detailed description of a system
D. is not used in drawing a detailed DFD
Answer: B
31. CASE stands for
A. Computer analysis and system engineering
B. Computer-aided software engineering
C. Computer-aided system engineering
D. The computer analyzed system engineering
Answer: B
32. A rectangle in a DFD represents
A. a process
B. a data store
C. an external entity
D. an input unit
Answer: C
33. HIPO stands for
A. Hierarchy input process output
B. Hierarchy input plus output
C. Hierarchy plus input process output
D. Hierarchy input-output process
Answer: A
UNIT- 5
Design and implementation on OO platform
Object oriented analysis and design through object modelling

technique
 Object modelling
 Dynamic modelling
 Functional object oriented design
 Object oriented programming systems for implementation
 Object oriented databases
1. Which of the following is/are major step/s of system design?

A) Specification of system output
B) Development of system flowchart
C) Development of program specifications
D)All A, B, C
Answer: D
2.helps prefer the easier to flow mapping of complex design, which should show branch
points forks, but not the details of the user dialogue.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Decision Trees
Answer: C
3.Functionally ................performs documentation only, in which a variety of dictionary could be

maintained as a manual rather than an automated database.

Answer: A
4.in HIPO break a system or program down into increasingly detailed levels.
A. Visual Table of Contents(VTOC)
B. Input Process Output(IPO)
C. None of the above
D. Both of the above
Answer: A
5.indicates the flow of work/system, document and operations in a data processing application.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Decision Trees
Answer: A
6.The...............supports program and operations development by exporting database definitions and

program data storage definitions.
D. All of the above
Answer: B
7. In a system flowchart.............. indicates that data will be put into a new order or sequence.
A. Flow Lines
B. Sort Symbol
C. Connector
D. Keying operation
Answer: B
8. Which of the following statements are True or False for the construction of data dictionary entries.
i) Each word must be unique, we cannot have two definitions of the same client name.
ii) Self-defining words should not be decomposed.
A. i-True, ii-False
B. i-True, ii-True
C. i-False, ii-True
Answer: B
9.A/An ................. is active during program execution, performing such feats as transaction validation
and editing.

Answer: C
10. are a good visual aid for communicating the logic or a system.
D. Data flow diagram
Answer: A
11.are well documented, knowledge belongs to an organization and does not disappear with the
departure of an analyst.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Decision Trees
Answer: A
12.are better documentation for users, the tabular representation may be more compact and
easy to understand.
C. Decision Table
D. Decision Tree
Answer: C
13. When used to diagram a program, the...........arranges the program modules in order of priority.
A. VTOC
B. IPO
C. TOC
D. ORR
Answer: A
14. The...............is related to one database management system, which is global or organization-wide.
Answer: B
15. In ..............alternatives are shown side by side to facilitate analysis of combinations.

C. Decision Table
D. Decision Tree
Answer: C
16. In .................aliases or synonyms are allowed when two or more entries show the same meaning.
A. Data Flow Diagrams
B. Data Dictionary
C. Data Table
D. Decision Table
Answer: B
17.The..................is not tied to any one DBMS, although it may have special advantages for one
DBMS.
Answer: A
18.helps prefer the easier to flow mapping of a complex design which should show branch
point forks, but not the details of the user dialogue.
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Decision Trees
Answer: C
19.Control information such as record counts, passwords and validation requirements are not pertinent
to a ………..
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Table
C. Data Flow Diagram
D. HIPO
Answer: C
20. Both integrated and stand-alone dictionaries can be identified by functions as

i) in-line
ii) out-line
iii) active
iv) passive
A. i, ii and iv
B. ii, iii and iv
C. i, iii and iv
Answer: C
21.consists of two types of diagram, visual table of contents(VTOC) and Input Process
Output(IPO).
A. System flowchart
B. Decision Tables
C. Data Flow Diagrams
D.HIPO
Answer: D
UNIT- 6
Managerial issues in software projects
 Introduction to software markets

 Planning of software projects
 Size and cost estimates
 Project scheduling
 Measurement of software quality and productivity
 ISO and capability maturity models for organizational growth
1. Changing the relationship with and services provided to customers in such a waythat they will not think of
changing suppliers is called ………….
A) Lock in customers
B) Lockout customers
C) Lock in competitors
D) Lockout competitor
Answer: A
2......................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 prospective decisions.
A) Information
B) Data collection
C) Internal data
D) Sample data
Answer:A
3. Increased volume of sales is an example of.......................Benefit. The reduction of bad debts is an

example of ………..
A) Tangible, Intangible
B) Tangible, Tangible
C) Intangible, Tangible
D)Intangible, Intangible
Answer:D
4. Adata cannot flow between a store and

i) a store ii) a process iii) an external entity
A) i and iii
B) i and ii
C) ii and iii
D) ii
Answer: A
5......................Costs for a computer-based information system include the salaries of the systemanalysts and
computer programmers .................. costs for a computer-based information system include the salaries of the
computer operatorand other data processing personnel.
A) Development, Development
B) Development, Operating
C) Operating, Development
C) Operating, Operating
Answer: B
6. The characteristics of a well-designed system are

a) Practical b) Effective c) Secure d) Reliable e) Flexible f) Economical
A) a, b, c and d
B) a, c, d and e
C) a, b, c, d and e
D)a, b, c, d, e and f
Answer: D
7gives defining the flow of the data through an organization or a company or series of tasks
that mayor may not represent computerized processing.
A) Systemprocess
B) System flowchart
C) System design
D) Structured System
Answer: B
8refers to the collection of information pertinent to systems project.
A) Data gathering
B) Data Exporting
C) Data Embedding
D) Data importing
Answer: A
9. A physical DFD
A) has no means of showing material flow
B) does not concern itself with material flow
C) can show only stored material
D)can show the flow of material
Answer: D
10. Development costs for a computer-based information system include/s ……………………

A) Salaries of the system analysis
B) Cost of converting and preparing data
C) Cost oftesting and documenting
D)All A, B, C
Answer: D
11. The first step in the preliminary analysis is to

A. purchase supplies
B. hire consultants
C. define the problem
D. propose changes
Answer: C
12.carries out feasibility studies on existing and proposedsystems to determine the economic
viability of computer processing within them.
A. Analyst
B. Chief System Analyst
C. System Analyst
D. All of the above
Answer: B
13. Understanding the nature, function and interrelationships of various subsystems involved in …..
A. system analysis
B. systems implementation
C. systems development
D. systems maintenance
Answer: A
14. Which ofthe following tasks is not part of the systemdesign phase?
A. designing alternative systems
B. selecting the best system
C. writing a systems design report
D. suggesting alternative solutions
Answer: D
15. Investigating of the existing system by means of interviews, questionnaires and observations is the main
responsibility of ……
A. Analyst
C. System Analyst
D. All of the above
Answer: C
16.assess the resourcesrequired for and totalcost of preparing and installing the computer procedures
and supporting manual systems.
A. Analyst
C. System Analyst
D. Data processing manager
Answer: B
17.Determining if employees, managers, and clients will resist a proposed new system is part of this
feasibility study
A. technical feasibility
B. economic feasibility
C. organizational feasibility
D.operational feasibility
Answer: D
18. Systemprojects are initiated for the following reasons

i) capability
ii) control
iii) communication
iv) cost
A. i, ii and iv only
B. ii, iii and iv only
C. i, ii and iii only
Answer: D
19.assesses the levels of controlrequired and maintains liaison with auditors to ensure that the
design meets their needs.
A. Analyst
C. System Analyst
D. Data processing manager
Answer: C
20. The first step in implementing a new system is to determine the

A. hardware requirements
B. software requirements
C. conversion type
D. best alternative
Answer: C
21.consisting of key managers from various departments of the organization as well as members of
information systems group which is responsible for supervising the review of project proposals.
A. Steering committee
B. Information Systems committee
C. User Group Committee
D. All of the above
Answer: A
22.The limitation of......................is that the documentation on any existing system is never complete and up
to date.
A. Review of Documentation
B. Observation of the situation
C. Conducting Interviews
D. Questionnaire Administration
Answer: A
23. The .............implementation approach is broken down into smaller parts that are implemented over time.
A. direct
B. parallel
C. phased
D. pilot
Answer: C
24. approach is generally favored because systems projects are considered as business investments.
D. Developer Group Committee
Answer: A
25.has an inherent limitation ofthe fact that the analyst may never be able to observe the intricacies
of the system.
Answer: B
26. Amodifiable model built before the actual system is installed is called a(n)
A. sample
B. example
C. template
D.prototype
Answer: D
27............... approves or disapproves projects and sets priorities, indicating which projects are most important
and should receive immediate attention.
D. Developer Group Committee
Answer: B
28. The limitation of.............. is that the user manager may not be able to explain the problem in detail.
Answer: C
29. State whether the following statements are True or False.

i) Information problems or needs are discussed during the systems design phase of the SDLC.
ii) The first stepof the systems design phase of the SDLC is to select the best alternative.
A. i-True, ii-True
B. i-True, ii-False
C. i-False, ii-True
D.i-False, ii-False
Answer: D
30.Defining the interfaces between various programs and designing tests for checking their interfaces is the
basic activity involved in …..
A. preliminary investigation
B. systems implementation
C. systems development
D. systems maintenance
Answer: C

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Multiple Choice Question Answer Bank

INFORMATION SYSTEM: ANALYSIS DESIGN &

BCA (Sixth Semester)

Total Questions: 206

Overview of System Analysis and Design

1........................................ is an important factor of a management information system.

2. Which are the following is /are the level(s) of documentation?

3......................................... level supply information to strategic tier for the use.

4......................can be defined as data.

5. Decision-making modelwas proposed by ………………….

7. SDLC stands for

8. A....................... system in no more than an idea.

9. Design Phase consists of …………………….

10. Acontext diagram

11. HIPO stand for

13. Information can be categorized into …………….

14. System Development process is also called as ……………..

15. Which phase of the SDLC are information needs identified?

23. The .............determines whether the project should go forward

29........... design and implement database structures.

33. State whetherthe following statements are True or False.

35 is a sort of blueprint of the system Development Effort.

36 is a good example of the deterministic system.

38. A data flow can

1. Adata flow can

2. In a DFD external entities are

3. Datastore in a DFD represents.

4.....................systemconsists of programs, data files and documentation

5. The output of problem definition stage is ……………..

7. Based onthe identification ofobjectives, input,

8. Acontext diagram is used

9. Before developing a logical DFD it is a good idea to

10. Adata store in a DFD represents

11........................ includes a review of the existing procedures and information flow.

12. Arectangle in a DFD represents

13.....................refers to the collection of information pertinent to systems Project.

16. By an external entity, we mean a

17. Which of the diagram shows interactions between objects?

18. Systemdesign consists of a preliminary investigation and feasibility study, a detailed

20. Astatechart diagram describes…

23. The sequence diagram models….

25. The four partsof the decision tables are…

B. ii, iii, iv and v only

26. The activity diagram…

27. symbol in system flowchart represents a major processing functions.

29. The deployment diagram shows….

30.............. symbol in system flowchart indicates the screen output.

32. System flowchart mainly consists of…

34. An interaction Diagram should be associated with….

38. To construct a data flow diagram, we use…

B. Extended Entry decision table

D. Complete Entry decision table

41. A/An...............identifies data flow in motion.

42. Which of the following are the drawbacks of decision tables

 File design/database design process

2. DDS stands for …………………

3.Phase is a time-consuming phase and yet a very crucial phase

4. A DFD is normally leveled as

A) Management Services Director

7. In ........................system the interaction between various subsystems cannot be defined with

8. State True or False.

11. State the following statements are True or False