This document provides an introduction and sample questions about systems analysis and design. It includes true-false and multiple choice questions that test understanding of key concepts like the differences between transaction processing systems and management information systems, the importance of information as a resource, and the primary roles of a systems analyst.
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1. Systems Analysis
and
Design
Introduction
Sample
Questions and Answers
2. True-False
A management information system
departs from the traditional transaction
processing system in that it emphasizes
the support of decision making in all its
phases.
False
3. True-False
Informationalong with financial, material
and human resourcesis now regarded as
a key resource in many organizations.
True
4. True-False
When each phase of the SDLC has been
finished, there is rarely any need to review
or modify the work done in that phase.
False
5. True-False
CASE tools have the potential of
increasing systems analysts' productivity.
True
6. Multiple Choice
Which of these systems processes large
amounts of data for routine transactions?
A. transaction processing systems
B. decision support systems
C. expert systems
D. management information systems
A
7. Multiple Choice
Which of these is not considered to be a
primary role of a system analyst?
A. change agent
B. consultant
C. programmer
D. supporting expert
C
8. Multiple Choice
System maintenance must be performed to:
A. correct software errors.
B. add capabilities to the software.
C. incorporate new business requirements
to the software.
D. all of the above.
D
9. Multiple Choice
Enterprise resource planning systems
integrate:
A. different cultures across the globe in an
ecommerce environment.
B. legacy systems into an extranet.
C. information systems existing on different
management levels.
D. resources so that capital expenditures
are minimized.
C
10. Multiple Choice
Enterprise resource planning systems
integrate:
A. different cultures across the globe in an
ecommerce environment.
B. legacy systems into an extranet.
C. information systems existing on different
management levels.
D. resources so that capital expenditures
are minimized.
C