System Analysis and Design

131. A strategy to gather information consists of

  1. identifying information sources
  2. using information flow model of organization
  3. examining systems of other organizations
  4. rely on ones experience
  1. i and ii
  2. i and iii
  3. ii and iv
  4. ii and iii
Correct answer: (A)
i and ii

132. Questionnaires are used when

  1. a large number of people's responses are required
  2. manual data processing is required
  3. when a small number of people's response is required
  4. it is difficult to personally interview people
  1. i and ii
  2. ii and iii
  3. iii and iv
  4. i and iv
Correct answer: (D)
i and iv

133. System Requirements Specification is developed by

  1. users of the proposed system
  2. top level managers of an organization
  3. examining the functioning of similar organizations
  4. systems analyst after information gathering phase in consultation with users
Correct answer: (D)
systems analyst after information gathering phase in consultation with users

4. In a document flow diagram entities are represented by

  1. circles
  2. rectangles with rounded edges
  3. diamond shaped boxes
  4. rectangles
Correct answer: (D)
rectangles

135. The following manners should be observed during interviews

  1. make prior appointment for interviews
  2. not prolong interview beyond 30 to 40 minutes
  3. take notes after obtaining permissions
  4. interrupt the user often to show you are listening
  1. i, ii and iv
  2. i, ii and iii
  3. i and ii
  4. i, iii and iv
Correct answer: (B)
i, ii and iii

136. In order to get fast response when questionnaires are sent

  1. the questionnaire must be simple to answer
  2. the questionnaire should be comprehensive
  3. the questionnaire should be short
  4. the questionnaire should be long
  1. i, ii
  2. ii, iv
  3. i, iii
  4. i, iv
Correct answer: (C)
i, iii

137. Document flow diagrams are developed by

  1. systems analyst
  2. programmers
  3. system designers
  4. users and managers of an organization
Correct answer: (A)
systems analyst

138. Among information gathering methods, interviewing is essential as

  1. it gives an opportunity to question the interviewees and clarify details and doubts the analyst may have
  2. it can be easily arranged
  3. it is recommended by senior analysts
  4. it is necessary to meet everyone in the organization
Correct answer: (A)
it gives an opportunity to question the interviewees and clarify details and doubts the analyst may have

139. The main objective of System Requirements Specification is to

  1. enable a systems analyst to satisfy himself and the user that they have mutually understand the user's information requirements
  2. write down the requirements clearly
  3. estimate the cost of developing the system
  4. to make sure that it is possible to develop the system
Correct answer: (A)
enable a systems analyst to satisfy himself and the user that they have mutually understand the user’s information requirements

140. All information required can be gathered in

  1. one interview
  2. two interviews
  3. several interviews
  4. several interviews and group discussions
Correct answer: (D)
several interviews and group discussions
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