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1.Pointers are useful in
A. Locating a particular sector of a magnetic disk
B. Pointing mistakes in input data
C. Traversing a linked list
D. Locating a particular sector of a magnetic disk
2.On-line data entry is most suitable in the case of
A. updating payroll master
B. entering monthly journal entries
C. Processing payment of cheque in a bank
D. updating payroll master
3.A Pseudocode is
A. a machine - level code
B. a random number
C. a flow chart
D. a machine - level code
4.Which of the following file types has the least life
A. Master file
B. Program file
C. Transaction file
D. Master file
5.A feasibility study
A. includes a statement of the problems
B. considers a single solutions
C. both (a) and (b)
D. includes a statement of the problems
6.A word processor designed for programmers is called
A. a formatter
B. a compiler
C. an editor
D. a formatter
7.Cost-Benefit analysis
A. evaluates the tangible and non-tangible factors
B. compares the cost, with the benefits, of introducing a computer-based system
C. estimates the hardware and software costs
D. evaluates the tangible and non-tangible factors
8.The term used to refer to the checking of outputs of a computer, with the corresponding input documents, is called
A. auditing around the computer
B. auditing through the computer
C. process control
D. auditing around the computer
9.Which of the following is not a requirement of structured design?
A. It should be made up of a hierarchy of modules
B. It should use many GOTO statements
C. The code should be executed in a top-to-bottom fashion within each module
D. It should be made up of a hierarchy of modules
10.A hierarchical chart that divides a large program into modules, in which greater details is designed in successively lower programming levels, is called a
A. Scheme
B. sub-schema
C. Structure
D. Scheme
11.Which of the following is (are) the characteristic(s) of a system?
A. organization
B. Interaction
C. Interdependence
D. organization
12.The term Parallel Run refers to
A. the same job run on two different computer to test their speeds
B. the processing of two different jobs initiated from two terminals.
C. the concurrent operation of an existing system and a new system
D. the same job run on two different computer to test their speeds
13.The "big picture" diagram of a system is the
A. block diagram
B. logic diagram
C. system flowchart
D. block diagram
14.Which of the following is the most critical requirement of a Passenger Reservation System?
A. ease of programming
B. response time
C. graphical user Interface
D. ease of programming
15.Announcement of MIS implementation is made by
A. operational level managers
B. tactical level managers
C. the president
D. operational level managers
16.A graphic representation of an information system is called
A. flow chart
B. pictogram
C. data flow diagram
D. flow chart
17.The outstanding Invoice file should be stared on a Pardon Access Storage Device if
A. invoice data entry is on-line.
B. payment recording is done in a batch rode
C. inquires concerning payable are to be answered on-line
D. invoice data entry is on-line.
18.In Decision trees
A. nodes represent the conditions, with the right side of tree listing the actions to be taken
B. the root is drawn on the left and is the starting point on the decision sequence.
C. the branch depends on the condition and decisions to made
D. nodes represent the conditions, with the right side of tree listing the actions to be taken
19.Which of the following is not a requirement of structured design?
A. It should use many GO TO statements
B. The code should be executed in a top-to-bottom fashion within each module
C. It should be made up of a hierarchy of modules
D. It should use many GO TO statements
20.The Data flow diagram (DFD) shows;
A. the flow of data
B. the processes
C. the areas where they are stored.
D. the flow of data
21.In data-flow diagrams, an originator or receiver of the data is usually designated by
A. a circle
B. an arrow
C. a square box
D. a circle
22.A data flow diagram is
A. the modern version of flowchart
B. mainly used at the systems specification stage.
C. the primary output of the systems design phase
D. the modern version of flowchart
23.Environment in systems parlance refers to
A. a sub-system
B. the boundary
C. a part outside the boundaries
D. a sub-system
24.When desk-checking an algorithm, you should set up a table that contains _____.
A. One column for each input item
B. One column for each output item
C. One column for each processing item
D. One column for each input item
25.Data dictionary contains detail of
A. data structures
B. data flows
C. data stores
D. data structures
26.Which of the following statements is true
A. as parallel run involves two different terminals accessing a common database
B. computers are essential for systems Analysis
C. Flow of information in an organization is always vertical
D. as parallel run involves two different terminals accessing a common database
27.A self check digit is useful in detecting
A. transcription errors only
B. transposition errors only
C. Random errors only
D. transcription errors only
28.Advantages of Relational Database Management systems are
A. Flexibility, of relating different logical files
B. Security controls can be more easily implemented.
C. Data independence since it allows the database to grow by adding new attributes and relations.
D. Flexibility, of relating different logical files
29.A turnkey package includes
A. software
B. hardware
C. training
D. software
30.A square symbols
A. defines a source or destination of system data
B. identifies data flow
C. represents a process that transforms incoming data flow(s) into outgoing data flows
D. defines a source or destination of system data
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