Practice Exam.

Special Topics in DSIS: Systems Analysis and Design


WARNING:   This test is strictly designed for practice purposes only.

It is not indicative of the level of difficulty nor coverage for your in-class exam.


Part I.  Multiple Choice.

1. Which of the following is NOT considered to be a role of a systems analyst?

A.  Change agent.

B.   Consultant.

C.  Support expert.

D.  Problem solver.

E.   Programmer.

 

2.  The context level data flow diagram depicts:

A.  An overview of the environment the system exists within.

B.  Detailed processes that transform the incoming data into information.

C.  The system entities and how they are related.

D.  Computer programs and their files.

E.  Both A and B.

 

3.      Which of the following is NOT a technique for requirements analysis?

A.     Investigation.

B.     Interview.

C.     Questionnaire.

D.     Joint application development.

E.      Observation.

 

4.      Which of the following is an objective of designing output?

A.     Provide appropriate output distribution.

B.     Choose the most effective output method.

C.     Provide outputs on-line.

D.     Both A and B.

E.      All of the above.

 

5.      The indicators of a quality system include:

A.     Effective.

B.     Efficient.

C.     Structured.

D.     Both A and B.

E.      All of the above.


Part II. Definition.

1.      DFD

2.      Structured English

3.      SDLC


Part III. Essay.

What types of information systems would be most appropriately developed using the SDLC approach you learned in class?  Explain and illustrate your answer with examples.