System Analysis and Design

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What is the primary objective of system analysis?

  1. To gather and analyze requirements.

  2. To design and implement a system.

  3. To test and evaluate a system.

  4. To maintain and update a system.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of system analysis is to gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders to understand the needs and objectives of the system.

Which of the following is a common system analysis technique?

  1. Use case analysis

  2. Data flow diagramming

  3. Entity-relationship modeling

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Use case analysis, data flow diagramming, and entity-relationship modeling are all common system analysis techniques used to gather and analyze requirements.

What is the purpose of a system design?

  1. To translate requirements into a technical solution.

  2. To develop a detailed plan for implementing the system.

  3. To create a prototype of the system.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a system design is to translate requirements into a technical solution, develop a detailed plan for implementing the system, and create a prototype of the system.

Which of the following is a common system design technique?

  1. Object-oriented design

  2. Structured design

  3. Agile development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Object-oriented design, structured design, and agile development are all common system design techniques used to translate requirements into a technical solution.

What is the purpose of system testing?

  1. To verify that the system meets its requirements.

  2. To identify and fix defects in the system.

  3. To ensure that the system is reliable and secure.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of system testing is to verify that the system meets its requirements, identify and fix defects in the system, and ensure that the system is reliable and secure.

Which of the following is a common system testing technique?

  1. Unit testing

  2. Integration testing

  3. System testing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unit testing, integration testing, and system testing are all common system testing techniques used to verify that the system meets its requirements.

What is the purpose of system maintenance?

  1. To keep the system up-to-date with changing requirements.

  2. To fix defects in the system.

  3. To improve the performance and reliability of the system.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of system maintenance is to keep the system up-to-date with changing requirements, fix defects in the system, and improve the performance and reliability of the system.

Which of the following is a common system maintenance technique?

  1. Software updates

  2. Hardware upgrades

  3. Performance tuning

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Software updates, hardware upgrades, and performance tuning are all common system maintenance techniques used to keep the system up-to-date with changing requirements, fix defects in the system, and improve the performance and reliability of the system.

What is the difference between system analysis and system design?

  1. System analysis is the process of gathering and analyzing requirements, while system design is the process of translating requirements into a technical solution.

  2. System analysis is the process of designing a system, while system design is the process of implementing a system.

  3. System analysis is the process of testing a system, while system design is the process of maintaining a system.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

System analysis is the process of gathering and analyzing requirements from stakeholders to understand the needs and objectives of the system, while system design is the process of translating these requirements into a technical solution.

What is the role of a system analyst?

  1. To gather and analyze requirements.

  2. To design and implement a system.

  3. To test and evaluate a system.

  4. To maintain and update a system.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of a system analyst is to gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders to understand the needs and objectives of the system.

What is the role of a system designer?

  1. To gather and analyze requirements.

  2. To design and implement a system.

  3. To test and evaluate a system.

  4. To maintain and update a system.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The role of a system designer is to translate requirements into a technical solution and design and implement a system.

What is the role of a system tester?

  1. To gather and analyze requirements.

  2. To design and implement a system.

  3. To test and evaluate a system.

  4. To maintain and update a system.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The role of a system tester is to test and evaluate a system to verify that it meets its requirements.

What is the role of a system maintainer?

  1. To gather and analyze requirements.

  2. To design and implement a system.

  3. To test and evaluate a system.

  4. To maintain and update a system.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of a system maintainer is to maintain and update a system to keep it up-to-date with changing requirements, fix defects in the system, and improve the performance and reliability of the system.

What is the difference between a system and a software application?

  1. A system is a collection of components that work together to achieve a common goal, while a software application is a computer program that performs a specific task.

  2. A system is a hardware device, while a software application is a software program.

  3. A system is a network of computers, while a software application is a computer program that runs on a computer.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A system is a collection of components that work together to achieve a common goal, such as a computer system, a business system, or a manufacturing system. A software application is a computer program that performs a specific task, such as a word processor, a spreadsheet, or a web browser.

What is the importance of system analysis and design?

  1. It helps to ensure that the system meets the needs of the stakeholders.

  2. It helps to reduce the risk of project failure.

  3. It helps to improve the quality of the system.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

System analysis and design is important because it helps to ensure that the system meets the needs of the stakeholders, reduces the risk of project failure, and improves the quality of the system.

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