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System Analysis and Design Test 2

Description: Test Papers for the Engineering Graduates from Various Institutions to clear the concepts in SAD covers all chapters
Number of Questions: 25
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The major step between system design and feasibility study is

  1. analysis activity

  2. equipment selection activity

  3. implementation activity

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A

If a data dictionary is not included in the system analysis and design of a software project, then the following task cannot be carried out well. Identify the task.

  1. Over-all cost benefit analysis of the project

  2. Cross referencing and consistency checks of various data

  3. Bench marking of equipment to be purchased

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B

Reason(s) for normalization is/are

  1. structure data

  2. simplify maintenance, eg: updates

  3. simplify retrieval, eg: query

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D

Why is a data flow diagram referred to during the design of input?

  1. There is one to one relation between the input items and processes

  2. A DFD shows the storage methods for data files

  3. Input items are some of the data flows on the data flow diagram

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A

'Removal of functional dependency from a relation' falls under the category of

  1. 1st form of Normalization

  2. 2nd form of Normalization

  3. 3rd form of Normalization

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B

Spoken messages may be stored and forwarded by

  1. Voicemail system

  2. Video conferencing

  3. E-Mail

  4. Expert system


Correct Option: A

To produce a training manual for your organization, you would use

  1. Ventura

  2. DTP

  3. Page Maker

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Major advantage(s) of systems developed using DBMS as compared to systems using conventional file system, is/are

  1. that the DBMS involves simultaneous updates of all data structures to keep the status current

  2. that conventional file system applications are inflexible

  3. that ad-hoc queries are not possible in conventional file system applications

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D

Which of the following cannot be used for data entry?

  1. COM

  2. CDROM

  3. MICR

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

To ensure system quality

  1. system design should not be initiated unless user needs and software requirements specification are reviewed

  2. inspection should be carried out at pre-specified milestones

  3. a proper test plan should be prepared and followed

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D

The main advantage of normalized relations in relational DBMS is that they

  1. are highly secure

  2. do not suffer from anomalies during delete and update operations

  3. occupy minimal storage

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: B

When is menu interface for a convenient way of user interaction?

  1. For data processing in a restaurant

  2. When mouse is used as the main input device

  3. When data has to be imported from a spreadsheet

  4. When it is difficult for the user to remember all the options available and for typing in complicated commands


Correct Option: D

Chaining and linking are frequently used techniques in respect of storage of records in

  1. tables

  2. files

  3. access

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B

Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. A report format can show vertical lines in a report.

  2. A report format file can show any object within a box.

  3. Current date can be shown in page header as well as page footer.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D

The funds flow statement does not present

  1. estimation of working capital requirement

  2. uses of working capital

  3. sources of working capital

  4. net change in working capital


Correct Option: A

A portfolio management program is

  1. never included in other financial management package

  2. another name for a personal financial management package

  3. used to track the fluctuating value of investment holdings

  4. normally used to track personal budget items and write cheques to pay bills


Correct Option: C

Statement of changes in financial position or statement of sources and issue funds is called

  1. cash flow statement

  2. funds flow statement

  3. journal

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B

________ is/are included in the implementation phase of SASD.

  1. Parallel run

  2. Sizing

  3. Specification freeze

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

A company to tide over a temporary cash flow problem would

  1. increase credit limits

  2. increase credit period

  3. Make prompt creditors payments

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is not used in end-user training before implementation?

  1. CAI

  2. Multi Media

  3. User manual

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D

The transactions relating to all temporary and permanent accounts is maintained in the

  1. cash journal

  2. general ledger

  3. accounts payable component

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: B

Statement of changes in financial position or statement of sources and issue funds is called

  1. cash flow statement

  2. funds flow statement

  3. journal

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B

A business accounting system includes

  1. order entry

  2. sales analysis

  3. shipping / billing

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D

Books of account for a proprietary concern

  1. may have subsidiary ledgers

  2. may not have subsidiary ledgers

  3. both (1) and (2)

  4. neither (1) and (2)


Correct Option: C

Stub is met within the context of

  1. data communication

  2. testing of modules

  3. random access

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
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