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1. ......................... refers to the collection of information pertinent to systems project. A) Data gathering B) Data Exporting C) Data Embedding D) Data importing 2. A physical DFD A) has no means of showing material flow B) does not concern itself with material flow C) can show only stored material D) can show the flow of material 3. Development costs for a computer based information system include/s ........................ A) Salaries of the system analysis B) Cost of converting and preparing data C) Cost of testing and documenting D) All A, B, C 4. Before developing a logical DFD it is a good idea to A) develop a physical DFD B) develop a system flow chart C) determine the contents of all data stores D) find out user's preferences 5. A data store in a DFD represents A) a sequential file B) a disk store C) a repository of data D) a random access memory 6. Which of the following is/are major step/s of system design? A) Specification of system output B) Development of syst...

1. ……………….. includes review of the existing procedures and information flow. A) Feasibility Study B) Feasibility report C) System Design D) System analysis 2. A rectangle in a DFD represents A) a process B) a data store C) an external entity D) an input unit 3. …………….. refers to the collection of information pertinent to systems Project. A) Data transfer B) Data gathering C) Data Embedding D) Data Request 4. ………………….. means coordinated effort, to communicate the information of the system written form. A) System documentation B) Resource required C) Development schedule D) User Document 5. MDP stands for A) Master Development Plan B) Master Design Program C) Mandatory Database Program D) Master Database Plan 6. External Entities may be a A) Source of input data only B) Source of input data or destination of results C) Destination of results only D) Repository of data 7. …………………. is a group of interested components working together towards a common goal by accepting inputs and producing ...

1. The rate of ……………. Is always an important factor for management especially in relation to the rate of return A) Cost B) Benefit C) Sales D) Investment 2. Which of the following is / are the Characteristics of information? A) Accuracy and Relevance B) Form of information and Timeliness C) Completeness and Purpose D) All A, B & C 3. The data Flow Diagram is the basic component of …………… system A) Conceptual B) Logical C) Physical D) None of the above 4. State True or False. i) Master Development Plan basically is a schedule of various applications to be comprised. ii) It consists of start and finish dates of a system analysis, design implementation and maintenance activities. A) i-True, ii-True B) i-False, ii-True C) i-True, ii-False D) i-False, ii-False 5. The Key considerations involved in the feasibility analysis is / are ………………. A) Economic B) Technical C) Behavioral D) A, B, C 6. Data cannot flow between two data stores because A) it is not allowed in DFD B) a data store i...

  Q.1 A ……………… system in no more than idea. A) Conceptual B) Logical C) Physical D) None Q.2 Design Phase consists of ……………………. 1.        Identity the functions to be performed 2.        Design the input/output and file design 3.        Defining basic parameters for system design A) 1 & 2 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 3 D) 1, 2 & 3 Q.3 A context diagram A) Describes the context of a system B) is a DFD which gives an overview of the system C) is a detailed description of a system D) is not used in drawing a detailed DFD Q. 4 HIPO stand for A) Hierarchy input process output B) Hierarchy input plus output C) Hierarchy plus input process output D) Hierarchy input output Process Q.5 Statement of scope and objectives, opportunities and performance criteria …………. A) Problem definition B) System analysis C) System Design D) Documentation Q.6 Information can be categorized into ……………. 1.   ...

Q.1 ………… is a sort of blueprint of the system Development Effort. A) MDP B) DMP C) MPD D) DPM Q. 2 Data store in a DFD represents. A) a sequential file B) a disk store C) a repository of data D) a random access memory Q.3 …………… system consists of programs, data files and documentation A) Conceptual B) Logical C) Physical D) None of the above Q.4 …………… is a good example of deterministic system. A) Life cycle B) Computer Program C) Software Program D) None of the above Q.5 The main ingredient of the report documenting the ……………… is the cost benefit analysis. A) System Analysis B) Feasibility Study C) System Analyst D) System Design Q.6  A data flow can A) Only a data store B) Only leave a data store C) Enter or leave a data Store D) Either enter or leave a data store but not both Q.7  Changing the relationship with and services provided to customers in such a way that they will not think of changing suppliers is called …………. A) Lock in customers B) Lock out customers C) Lock in ...

Q. 1 …………………………. is an important factor of management information system. A) System B) Data C) Process D) All Q.2   Which are the following is / are the level(s) of documentation? A) Documentation for management B) Documentation for user C) Documentation for data processing department D) All of the above Q.3 ………………………….. level supply information to strategic tier for the use of top management. A) Operational B) Environmental C) Competitive D) Tactical Q.4   In a DFD external entities are represented by a A) Rectangle B) Ellipse C) Diamond shaped box D) Circle Q.5   …………… can be defined as data that has been processed into a form that is meaningful to the recipient and is of real or perceive value in current or prospective decisions. A) System B) Information C) Technology D) Service Q.6 Use the new system as the same time as the old system to compare the results. This is known as …… A) Procedure Writing B) Simultaneous processing C) Parallel Operation D) File Conversion Q....

Introduction: Systems development is the process of defining, designing, testing, and implementing a new software application or program.  It could include the internal development of customized systems, the creation of database systems, or the acquisition of third party developed software. Written standards and procedures must guide all information systems processing functions. The organization’s management must define and implement standards and adopt an appropriate system development life cycle methodology governing the process of developing, acquiring, implementing, and maintaining computerized information systems and related technology. Examination Objectives: Determine if the board and management have established and maintained effective systems development methodology. This is accomplished through the following examination objectives: • Board and Management Oversight – Assess the adequacy of systems development oversight by examining related policies, procedures, and method...

Feasibility studies aim to objectively and rationally uncover the strengths and weaknesses of an existing business or proposed venture, opportunities and threats as presented by the environment, the resources required to carry through, and ultimately the prospects for success. In its simplest terms, the two criteria to judge feasibility are cost required and value to be attained. As such, a well-designed feasibility study should provide a historical background of the business or project, description of the product or service, accounting statements, details of the operations and management, marketing research and policies, financial data, legal requirements and tax obligations. Generally, feasibility studies precede technical development and project implementation. Technical feasibility The assessment is based on an outline design of system requirements in terms of Input, Processes, Output, Fields, Programs, and Procedures. This can be quantified in terms of volumes of data, trends, fr...

●       Encourage users to speak up. Don't assume they understand that they carry equal authority on the team. ●       Ask probing questions about how users do their work, even about points that seem obvious. Ask why they so something as well as "what" and "how." ●       Do state the obvious (once, at least). Don't assume that something is "common knowledge." ●       Ask for clarification. Don't assume you are the only one confused. If users start talking office-lingo, bring them gently back down to Earth. ●       Restate the user's points in your own words to make sure you understand each other. ●       Avoid technical explanations and computer jargon. if you must use technical terminology, provide a list of terms and definitions. ●       Mention problems that you see when you see them. Don't assume that users are...