System Analysis and Design

71. Feasibility study is carried out by

  1. managers of the organization
  2. system analyst in consultation with managers of the organization
  3. users of the proposed system
  4. systems designers in consultation with the prospective users of the system
Correct answer: (B)
system analyst in consultation with managers of the organization

72. Hardware study is required

  1. to find out cost of computer system needed
  2. to determine the type of computer system and software tools needed to meet the finalsystem specification
  3. to make sure that the system does not become obsolete
  4. to find how to implement the system
Correct answer: (B)
to determine the type of computer system and software tools needed to meet the finalsystem specification

73. Systems are modified whenever

  1. user's requirements change
  2. new computers are introduced in the market
  3. new software tools become available in the market
  4. other similar organization modify these system
Correct answer: (A)
user's requirements change

74. System analysts have to interact with

  1. managers of organizations
  2. users in the organization
  3. programming team
  4. data entry operator
  1. iii and iv
  2. i, ii and iii
  3. ii, iii and iv
  4. ii and iii
Correct answer: (B)
i, ii and iii

75. Systems analyst should use software tools in their work as

  1. all analysts use them
  2. they assist in systematic design of systems
  3. they are inexpensive
  4. they are easily available
Correct answer: (B)
they assist in systematic design of systems

76. Information requirements of an organization can be determined by

  1. interviewing managers and users and arriving at the requirements based on consensus
  2. finding out what similar organizations do
  3. telling organization what they need based on your experience
  4. sending a questionnaire to all employees of the organization
Correct answer: (A)
interviewing managers and users and arriving at the requirements based on consensus

77. It is necessary to carry out a feasibility study as

  1. top management can not ensure that a project is feasible before calling a system analyst
  2. top management is not sure what they want from the system
  3. even though top management is in favor of the system, technology may not be mature for implementation
  4. all organizations do it
Correct answer: (C)
even though top management is in favor of the system, technology may not be mature for implementation

78. Hardware study is carried out

  1. after the final system is specified
  2. at the requirements specification stage
  3. before the requirements are specified
  4. whenever management decides it is necessary
Correct answer: (A)
after the final system is specified

79. System evaluation is carried out

  1. after the system has been operational for a reasonable time
  2. during system implementation
  3. whenever managers of user organization want it
  4. whenever operational staff want it
Correct answer: (A)
after the system has been operational for a reasonable time

80. The primary responsibility of a systems analyst is to

  1. specify an information system which meets the requirements of an organization
  2. write programs to meet specifications
  3. maintain the system
  4. meet managers of the organization regularly
Correct answer: (A)
specify an information system which meets the requirements of an organization
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