Multiple Choice Questions: Chapter 8 Systems Development
Multiple Choice Questions: Chapter 8 Systems Development
(a) A system
(b) An information system
(c) A boundary
(d) An environment
(e) A structure
(a) Component
(b) Structure
(c) Function
(d) Objective
(e) Operation
3. Which one of the following is not a task carried out in preliminary investigation?
(a) Interviews
(b) Questionnaires
(c) Performance Indicators
(d) Observation
(e) Study of Existing Documents
6. A useful tool during analysis is the
7. Which phase of the SDLC focuses mostly on input, output and processing?
(a) Analysis
(b) Design
(c) Implementation
(d) Testing
(e) Maintenance
(a) Testing
(b) Training
(c) Systems Audit
(d) Post Implementation Review
(e) Installation
10. If the implementation of the new system has brought about a reduction in the amount of
resources used, then, the new system is said to be more
(a) Productive
(b) Efficient
(c) Costly
(d) Reliable
(e) Accurate
Structured Questions
1. In terms of components, structure, function and objective, define the following systems:
(a) An educational system
(b) The human body
(c) A football game
2. Give an example of each of the following which would lead to the systems analysis and
design of a company involved in the production of shoes:
(a) Problem
(b) Opportunity
(c) Directive
3. What is the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)? List the main phases of the SDLC.
4. At the end of Preliminary Investigation, the system analyst writes a report to management.
After discussing over this report, management will decide either to proceed with or give up the
project. Briefly describe the contents of this report.
5. List the techniques of information gathering. For each of the following, identify which
technique should be used:
(a) To examine recorded operating procedures
(b) To collect quantitative information
(c) To collect qualitative information
(d) To solidify hazy understanding regarding the system
6. What is the purpose of a Data Flow Diagram? Briefly describe each of the components
making up a DFD.
8. In software development, programming tools are used to generate code and high level
programming languages are used for coding. Give some examples of each.