Introduction

Sample

Questions and Answers

Systems Analysisand

Design

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

True-False

Information‑‑along with financial, material and human resources‑‑is now regarded as a key resource in many organizations.

True

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

True-False

CASE tools have the potential of increasing systems analysts' productivity.

True

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

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

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

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