MCA116 Information System Analysis, Design & Implementation MCA Question Bank : bbdnitm.ac.in

Name of the Institute : Babu Banarasi Das National Institute of Technology & Management
Degree : MCA
Department : Computer Applications
Subject Code/Name : (MCA-116) Information System Analysis, Design & Implementation
Year : 1st
Semester : 1st
Document Type : Question Bank
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BDNITM Information System Analysis Question Bank

Unit-1

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Q1.How many steps are in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) :
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10

Q2.The first step in the systems development life cycle (SDLC) is :
A. Analysis.
B. Design.
C. Problem/Opportunity Identification.
D. Development and Documentation.

Q3.Most modern software applications enable you to customize and automate various features using small custom-built “mini programs” called :
A. macros.
B. code.
C. routines.
D. subroutines.

Q4.How many steps are in the program development life cycle (PDLC) :
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 10

Q5.The make-or-buy decision is associated with the ____________ step in the SDLC :
A. Problem/Opportunity Identification
B. Design
C. Analysis
D. Development and Documentation

Q6.In the Analysis phase, the development of the ____________ occurs, which is a clear statement of the goals and objectives of the project :
A. documentation
B. flowchart
C. program specification
D. design

Q7.Actual programming of software code is done during the ____________ step in the SDLC :
A. Maintenance and Evaluation
B. Design
C. Analysis
D. Development and Documentation

Q8.Enhancements, upgrades, and bug fixes are done during the ____________ step in the SDLC :
A. Maintenance and Evaluation
B. Problem/Opportunity Identification
C. Design
D. Development and Documentation

Q9.Technical writers generally provide the ____________ for the new system:
A. programs
B. network
C. analysis
D. documentation

Q10.____________ spend most of their time in the beginning stages of the SDLC, talking with end-users, gathering information, documenting systems, and proposing solutions :
A. Systems analysts
B. Project managers
C. Network engineers
D. Database administrators

Q11.____________ is the process of translating a task into a series of commands that a computer will use to perform that task :
A. Project design
B. Installation
C. Systems analysis
D. Programming

Q12.Translating the algorithm into a programming language occurs at the ____________ step of the PDLC :
A. Debugging
B. Coding
C. Testing and Documentation
D. Algorithm Development

Q13.The problem statement should include all of the following EXCEPT :
A. input.
B. output.
C. processing.
D. storage.

Q14. Which of the following would improve the effectiveness of a system :
A. Install a barcode reader to reduce the time needed to enter data.
B. Make it easier for employees to access information by developing a database.
C. Allow management to make timely decisions by providing up-to-date information in a spreadsheet.
D. Automate a manual process to reduce salaries.

Q15.The correct order of steps to solve a problem is :
A. Analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate, implement, document.
B. Analyse, design, test, develop, document, implement, evaluate.
C. Design, analyse, develop, document, implement, test, evaluate.
D. Analyse, design, develop, test, document, implement, evaluate

16.A sales assistant needs to record a sale by manually completing a form in a docket book. What is a likely problem that this practice could lead to? :
A. It takes too long for sales to be recorded and processed.
B. The sales assistant is under-qualified for the task.
C. The use of a docket book is old fashioned.
D. The information in the docket book is not timely.

17. In order to understand the working of an organization for which a computerbased system is being designed, an analyst must :
A. look at only current work and document flow in the organization discuss with top level and middle level management only
B. interview top, middle, line managers and also clerks who will enter data and use the system
C. only clerical and middle level staff who have long experience in the
D. organization and will be users of the system

18. Hardware study is required :
A. to find out cost of computer system needed
B. to determine the type of computer system and software tools needed to meet
the final system specification
C. to make sure that the system does not become obsolete
D. to find how to implement the system

19. Hardware study is carried out :
A. after the final system is specified
B. at the requirements specification stage
C. before the requirements are specified
D. whenever management decides it is necessary

20. Requirement specification is carried out :
A. after requirements are determined
B. before requirements are determined
C. simultaneously with requirements determination
D. independent of requirements determination

Unit II

1.The organized process or set of steps that needs to be followed to develop an information system is known as the :
A. analytical cycle.
B. design cycle.
C. program specification.
D. system development life cycle.

2. The ____________ determines whether the project should go forward :
A. feasibility assessment
B. opportunity identification
C. system evaluation
D. program specification

3.Which of the following could not be considered an organisational goal? :
A. Increase company profit margin.
B. Expand customer base.
C. Provide quality service.
D. Complete backups every Friday.

4.An organisation‟s goal is to „improve the communication of events to members‟. Which of the following strategies would best achieve this aim? :
A. Reduce labour costs.
B. Produce a regular newsletter.
C. Make sure all membership information is accurate.
D. Use a spreadsheet to keep track of finances.

5.Which of the following is not a component of an information system? :
A. Equipment
B. End-user
C. Organisational goals
D. Procedures