CHAPTER 8 SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Multiple Choice Questions
1. An arrangement of people, data, processes, communications, and information technology is
(a) A system
(b) An information system
(c) A boundary
(d) An environment
(e) A structure
2. The task or activity that a system performs is its
(a) Component
(b) Structure
(c) Function
(d) Objective
(e) Operation
3. Which one of the following is not a task carried out in preliminary investigation?
(a) Identify problems of the current system
(b) Identify functions to be performed
(c) Identify the data which needs to be stored
(d) Identify objectives of the new system
(e) Identify constraints placed on the project
4. Information Gathering is an activity of:
(a) Preliminary Investigation
(b) Design
(c) Data Analysis
(d) Detailed Investigation
(e) Implementation
5. Which Information Gathering technique is a good way of confirming information gathered
through other techniques?
(a) Interviews
(b) Questionnaires
(c) Performance Indicators
(d) Observation
(e) Study of Existing Documents
6. A useful tool during analysis is the
(a) Data flow
(b) Database
(c) Data store
(d) Data capture
(e) Data flow diagram
7. Which phase of the SDLC focuses mostly on input, output and processing?
(a) Analysis
(b) Design
(c) Implementation
(d) Testing
(e) Maintenance
8. Which of these tasks is not performed in System Development?
(a) Purchasing of personal computers
(b) Writing code
(c) Building the database
(d) Training of users
(e) Testing the software
9. Bugs in the system are discovered during:
(a) Testing
(b) Training
(c) Systems Audit
(d) Post Implementation Review
(e) Installation
10. If the implementation of the new system has brought about a reduction in the amount of
resources used, then, the new system is said to be more
(a) Productive
(b) Efficient
(c) Costly
(d) Reliable
(e) Accurate
Structured Questions
1. In terms of components, structure, function and objective, define the following systems:
(a) An educational system
(b) The human body
(c) A football game
2. Give an example of each of the following which would lead to the systems analysis and
design of a company involved in the production of shoes:
(a) Problem
(b) Opportunity
(c) Directive
3. What is the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)? List the main phases of the SDLC.
4. At the end of Preliminary Investigation, the system analyst writes a report to management.
After discussing over this report, management will decide either to proceed with or give up the
project. Briefly describe the contents of this report.
5. List the techniques of information gathering. For each of the following, identify which
technique should be used:
(a) To examine recorded operating procedures
(b) To collect quantitative information
(c) To collect qualitative information
(d) To solidify hazy understanding regarding the system
6. What is the purpose of a Data Flow Diagram? Briefly describe each of the components
making up a DFD.
7. Describe the main tasks performed in Systems Design.
8. In software development, programming tools are used to generate code and high level
programming languages are used for coding. Give some examples of each.
9. Differentiate between Systems Audit and Post Implementation Review.
10. List and explain the 3 different types of maintenance?
