System Analysis and Design Model Exam

1. What is the primary goal of systems analysis and design?

A. Software development
B. System implementation
C. Identifying and solving business problems
D. Hardware configuration
2. What is the purpose of a feasibility study in systems analysis and design?
A. To determine if the system is technically possible to develop
B. To evaluate if the system will provide a return on investment
C. To assess if the system meets user requirements
D. To validate the system against industry standards
3. Which of the following is an example of a structural modeling technique used in systems
analysis and design?
A. Data flow diagrams (DFDs)
B. Use case diagrams
C. Sequence diagrams
D. State transition diagrams
4. What is the purpose of a data flow diagram (DFD)?
A. To represent the flow of data between system components
B. To illustrate the sequence of operations in a system
C. To depict the interactions between system users and the system
D. To document the detailed design of system components
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-defined system requirement?
A. Complete
B. Consistent
C. Ambiguous
D. Verifiable
6. What is the purpose of prototyping in systems analysis and design?
A. To develop a working version of the final system
B. To gather user feedback and refine system requirements
C. To create a visual representation of the system's architecture
D. To identify and resolve system defects before implementation
7. Which of the following is an example of a user interface design tool?
A. Unified Modeling Language (UML)
B. Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD)
C. Wireframes
D. Gantt chart
8. What is the role of a system analyst in systems analysis and design?
A. Writing code and programming system components
B. Managing project resources and timelines
C. Gathering and documenting user requirements
D. Testing and debugging the system
9. Which of the following is NOT a technique used for gathering system requirements?
A. Interviews
B. Surveys
C. Testing
D. Observation
10. What is the purpose of a use case diagram in systems analysis and design?
A. To depict the interactions between system users and the system
B. To illustrate the flow of data between system components
C. To represent the sequence of operations in a system
D. To document the detailed design of system components
11. Which of the following is an example of a system implementation task?
A. Conducting user training sessions
B. Creating a project schedule
C. Identifying system requirements
D. Analyzing system defects
12. What is the purpose of system testing in systems analysis and design?
A. To validate if the system meets user requirements
B. To assess the feasibility of the system
C. To gather user feedback and refine system design
D. To create a prototype of the system
13. Which of the following is an example of a system maintenance task?
A. Developing user manuals and documentation
B. Designing the system architecture
C. Conducting user interviews for requirements gathering
D. Configuring hardware components
14. What is the purpose of a system flowchart in systems analysis and design?
A. To depict the interactions between system users and the system
B. To illustrate the flow of data between system components
C. To represent the sequence of operations in a system
D. To document the detailed design of system components
15. Which of the following is an example of an external entity in a data flow diagram (DFD)?
A. Database
 B. User
C. Process
D. Data store
16. What is the purpose of system documentation in systems analysis and design?
A. To communicate system requirements to stakeholders
B. To create a backup of the system's data
C. To provide instructions for system users
D. To store system logs and error messages
17. What is the role of a project manager in systems analysis and design?
A. Gathering user requirements
B. Developing system prototypes
C. Managing project resources and timelines
D. Testing and debugging the system
18. Which of the following is an example of a structured systems analysis and design
methodology?
A. Agile
B. Waterfall
C. Scrum
D. RAD (Rapid Application Development)
19. What is the purpose of a context diagram in systems analysis and design?
A. To depict the interactions between system users and the system
B. To illustrate the flow of data between system components
C. To represent the sequence of operations in a system
D. To provide an overview of the system's boundaries and external entities
20. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective system design?
A. Scalability
B. Complexity
C. Reliability
D. Maintainability
21. What is the purpose of a decision table in systems analysis and design?
A. To represent the flow of data between system components
B. To illustrate the sequence of operations in a system
C. To depict the interactions between system users and the system
D. To document the logic and conditions of decision-making processes
22. What is the purpose of system benchmarking in systems analysis and design?
A. To gather user feedback and refine system design
B. To evaluate the system's performance and compare it with industry standards
C. To create a visual representation of the system's architecture
 D. To identify and resolve system defects before implementation

23. Which of the following is an example of a non-functional requirement?

A. "The system should allow users to log in with their username and password."
B. "The system should display product images in high resolution."
C. "The system should be available 24/7."
D. "The system should generate monthly sales reports."
24. What is the purpose of a use case in systems analysis and design?
A. To represent the flow of data between system components
B. To illustrate the sequence of operations in a system
C. To depict the interactions between system users and the system
D. To document the detailed design of system components
25. What is the purpose of system validation in systems analysis and design?
A. To validate if the system meets user requirements
B. To assess the feasibility of the system
C. To gather user feedback and refine system design
D. To create a prototype of the system
26. What is the purpose of a user acceptance testing (UAT) in systems analysis and design?
A. To assess the feasibility of the system
B. To validate if the system meets user requirements
C. To gather user feedback and refine system design
D. To create a prototype of the system