System Analysis and Design
151. Goals should be agreeable to
- top management
- project leader
- all concerned, both management and operational staff
- programmers
Correct answer: (C)
all concerned, both management and operational staff
152. By economic feasibility of a system we mean that
- it is economical to operate
- it is expensive to operate
- it will be cost-effective if implemented
- finances are available to implement the system and it will be cost-effective
Correct answer: (D)
finances are available to implement the system and it will be cost-effective
153. The tangible benefits in the following list are
- savings due to reducing investment
- savings due to sending bills faster and consequent early collection
- providing better service to the customers
- improving quality of company's products
- i and ii
- ii and iii
- iii and iv
- i and iii
Correct answer: (A)
i and ii
154. The most important parts of a feasibility report are
- cost-benefit analysis
- statement of the objective of the proposed system
- who will supply equipment for implementing the system
- organizational changes needed to successfully implement the system
- i and ii
- i, ii and iii
- i and iv
- i, ii and iv
Correct answer: (D)
i, ii and iv
155. The main objectives of a detailed system proposal are to
- convince management about the benefits of the proposed system
- explain in detail to the management what to expect from the system and at what cost
- have a detailed plan on what the system will do and how it will be implemented
- make sure that it is possible to implement the system
- i and ii
- ii and iii
- i and iv
- ii and iv
Correct answer: (B)
ii and iii
156. Quantification of goals is done by
- converting subjective goal statements to ones with numbers
- converting subjective goal statements to objective goal statements
- converting objective goal statements to subjective goal statements
- removing all adjectives in a goal statement
Correct answer: (A)
converting subjective goal statements to ones with numbers
157. Goals should be broken down to sub-goals as it
- expedites system design
- provides a convenient target to aim at during system design
- is recommended by experienced analysts
- is good idea to use
Correct answer: (B)
provides a convenient target to aim at during system design
158. A solution is said to be feasible for implementation if
- it is cost-effective and finance is available to implement it
- technology is available to implement it
- it can be adapted to work in an organization's environment
- it has been implemented in another organization
- ii and iii
- i, ii and iii
- i and iv
- i, ii and iv
Correct answer: (B)
i, ii and iii
159. Intangible benefits are
- not very important
- as important as tangible benefits
- the most important benefits
- irrelevant in feasibility study
Correct answer: (B)
as important as tangible benefits
160. At the end of the feasibility study the systems analyst
- meets the users for a discussion
- gives a summary feasibility report to the management
- gives a systems proposal to management
- tells the top management if the system is not feasible
Correct answer: (B)
gives a summary feasibility report to the management