System Analysis and Design

161. Goals are identified by

  1. finding the deficiencies in the current system
  2. observing the current system
  3. analyzing competitor's system
  4. finding the advantages in the current system
Correct answer: (A)
finding the deficiencies in the current system

162. A computer-based information system

  1. may require some tasks to be done manually
  2. should not have any manual tasks
  3. is always fully automated
  4. may use only computers
Correct answer: (A)
may require some tasks to be done manually

163. The primary objective of cost-benefit analysis is

  1. to find out direct and indirect cost of developing the information system
  2. to determine the tangible benefits of the information system
  3. to determine if it is economically worthwhile to invest in developing the information system
  4. to determine the intangible benefits of the information system
Correct answer: (C)
to determine if it is economically worthwhile to invest in developing the information system

164. Pick the indirect cost from the following

  1. cost of new forms
  2. cost of training analysts and users
  3. cost of software to be brought
  4. cost of fact gathering
Correct answer: (D)
cost of fact gathering

165. A detailed system proposal is prepared by a systems analyst if

  1. management is not clear about what the system will do
  2. the analysts feels it is necessary to convince the management
  3. management approves the feasibility report
  4. the analyst feels it will be a challenging system to implement
Correct answer: (C)
management approves the feasibility report

166. Deficiencies in a system are pinpointed by identifying

  1. missing function
  2. excessive cost of operation
  3. poor management
  4. poor operation
  1. i and iii
  2. i and ii
  3. i and iv
  4. ii and iii
Correct answer: (B)
i and ii

167. Among alternative solutions for an information system one may consider

  1. PC based solutions only
  2. an improved manual system
  3. only client-server based solutions as they are popular now-a-#45;days
  4. whatever management decides
Correct answer: (B)
an improved manual system

168. A cost-benefit analysis is performed as a part of

  1. system design
  2. system specification
  3. system performance assessment
  4. feasibility analysis
Correct answer: (D)
feasibility analysis

169. In payback method one finds out

  1. the period necessary to invest the cost of the system
  2. the time required for the full benefits to accrue
  3. the time at which benefits exceed cost
  4. whether the system is able to payback amount invested
Correct answer: (C)
the time at which benefits exceed cost

170. Goals are identified by

  1. discussion with all concerned
  2. pinpointing unsatisfactory performance
  3. finding poor management
  4. examining a variety of documents
Correct answer: (B)
pinpointing unsatisfactory performance
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