21⟩ Which of the following appropriately explains the desirable characteristic of good system design? A. Modular approach B. Proper documentation C. Conversion D. Long discussions E. None of the above
A. Modular approach
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22⟩ An example of a hierarchical data structure is A. array B. link list C. tree D. All of the above E. None of the above
C. tree
23⟩ On a systems flowchart, the online manual keeping of input data is identified by using the A. online storage symbol B. Online keyboard symbol C. keeping operation symbols D. manual operation symbols E. None of the above
B. Online keyboard symbol
24⟩ Which of the following is not a characteristic of good test data A. users do not participate at this preliminary stage B. should be comprehensive C. every statement should be executed D. All of the above E. None of the above
A. users do not participate at this preliminary stage
25⟩ In the system concepts, term Integration A. implies structure and order B. refers to the manner in which each component functions with other components of the system. C. means that parts of the computer system depend on one another. D. refers to the holism of systems E. None of the above
D. refers to the holism of systems
26⟩ Indexed-Sequential organization A. means storing records in contiguous blocks according to a key. B. Stores records sequentially but uses an index to locate records C. uses an index for each key type D. has records placed randomly throughout the file E. None of the above
B. Stores records sequentially but uses an index to locate records
27⟩ Management's decision to rent a computer system may be based upon A. tax advantages B. desire to avoid a large one-time payment C. operational flexibility in changing hardware D. All of the above E. None of the above
D. All of the above
28⟩ A system design is said to be functionally modular if A. the system is able to handle all the function of the application B. each module performs a specific function and can be developed relatively independently by programmers C. the system makes extensive use of function. keys for maximum user assistance D. the system is developed using structured programming through COBOL or PASCAL E. None of the above
B. each module performs a specific function and can be developed relatively independently by programmers
29⟩ Structured design produces computer programs that are A. easily B. maintained C. easily understood D. both (a) and (b)
D. both (a) and (b)
30⟩ Tell me what is your technical expertise in this field?
Be specific about what you actually have training and experience in. But generally speaking, system analysts are usually experts in computer systems, hardware platforms, and programming techniques.
31⟩ Positive testing is A. running the system with line data by the actual user B. making sure that the new programs do in fact process certain transactions according to Specifications C. is checking the logic of one or more programs in the candidate system D. testing changes made in an existing or a new program E. None of the above
B. making sure that the new programs do in fact process certain transactions according to Specifications
32⟩ Would you provide the documentation required by the system analyst?
Describe the various documentations you keep as part of your daily responsibilities. Analysts document problems as well as the solutions required or implemented. They make records of inventory and maintain system documentation.
33⟩ Data Definition Language (DDL) A. describes how data are structured in the data base B. specifies for the DBMS what is required; the techniques used to process data C. determine how data must be structured to produce the user's view D. All of the above
A. describes how data are structured in the data base
34⟩ During the maintenance phase A. System requirements are established B. System analysis is carried out C. Programs are tested D. All of the above E. None of the above
E. None of the above
35⟩ In phase 1 of the system development life cycle, which of the following aspects are usually analyzed? A. outputs B. input (transactions) C. controls D. All of the above E. None of the above
D. All of the above
36⟩ Problem analysis is done during A. system design phase B. systems analysis phase C. before system test D. All of the above E. None of the above
B. systems analysis phase
37⟩ The mistake, committed by interchanging two digits in a numeric held, during data entry, is called A. transposition error B. transcription error C. Beta testing error D. Alpha testing error E. None of the above
A. transposition error
38⟩ Top-down programming is A. a group of related fields B. a map of the programmer's view of the data C. an approach in which the top module is first tested then program modules are added from the highest level to the lowest level D. a series or group of components that perform one or more operations of a more complex system E. None of the above
C. an approach in which the top module is first tested then program modules are added from the highest level to the lowest level
39⟩ Decision tree uses A. pictorial depiction of alternate conditions B. nodes and branches C. consequences of various depicted alternates D. All of the above E. None of the above
D. All of the above
40⟩ On the feasibility committee, department representatives serve as A. direct users of the new system B. liaison to their departments C. ready sources of information D. All of the above E. None of the above
D. All of the above
