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20 top Multiple Choice Questions on SDLC Set-4

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This set of multiple choice questions on SDLC includes the collections of the top 20 MCQ questions on fundamentals of the system development life cycle. It includes objective questions on different phases of SDLC, system flow charts, the modular design of the system, print layout charts, basic activities involved in the system development phase, the phase of the system’s life cycle where the users are trained to use the new system and the final output of the different SDLC phases.

1) This phase of the SDLC is known as the “ongoing phase” where the system is periodically evaluated and updated as needed.
A. preliminary investigation
B. system design
C. system implementation
D. system maintenance

2) ………. includes the existing system, the proposed system, system flow charts, modular design of the system, print layout charts, and data file designs.
A. Feasibility Report
B. Functional Specification Report
C. Design Specification Report
D. Terms of Reference

3) After implementation of the system, system maintenance could be done for
A. Minor changes in the processing logic
B. Errors detected during the processing
C. Revision of the formats of the reports
D. All of the above

4) The final step of the system analysis phase in the SDLC is to
A. gather data
B. write system analysis report
C. propose changes
D. analyze data

5) The different phases for the development and testing of the systems include
i) Development and testing of the individual programs
ii) Development and testing of the system modules as a part of the major subsystems
iii) Development and testing of the major subsystems as a part of the proposed system
A. i and ii only
B. ii and iii only
C. i and iii only
D. All i, ii and iii

6) The electronic data processing department has specific functions to be performed which include
i) System department and programming
ii) Computer system operation
iii) Control over data, reports, and files
iv) Data preparation
A. i, ii and iii only
B. i, iii and iv only
C. ii, iii and iv only
D. All i, ii, iii and iv

7) A feasibility study is used to determine the proposed systems
A. resource requirements
B. costs and benefits 
C. availability of hardware and software
D. all of the above

8) Breaking the system modules into smaller programs and allocating these programs to the members of the system development team is the activity involved in …………..
A. System Design Phase
B. System Development Phase
C. System Analysis Phase
D. System Implementation Phase

9) ………….. has responsibilities for all aspects of data processing, operation research, organization and method, system analysis and design investment, etc.
A. Management Services Director
B. Data Processing Manager
C. System Analyst
D. Senior Systems Analyst

10) During which phase of the system’s life cycle are users trained to use the new system?
A. preliminary investigation
B. systems implementation
C. systems development
D. systems maintenance

11) Which of the following are the basic activities involved in the system development phase…
i) Preparing the documentation for each one of the programs
ii) Receiving the user data for acceptance testing
iii) Getting the user sign-off after the acceptance testing
iv) Operation and testing of software and hardware
A. i, ii and iv only
B. ii, iii and iv only
C. i, ii and iii only
D. All i, ii, iii and iv

12) …….. is responsible for the efficient running of the department and must therefor to be a good administrator as well as having some knowledge.
A. Management Services Director
B. Data Processing Manager
C. System Analyst
D. Senior Systems Analyst

13) Using the ………. approach, a new system is tested in one part of the organization before being implemented in others.
A. direct
B. parallel
C. phased
D. pilot

14) For the development of the proposed system, it is important that all possible support should be provided to the development team. This support includes availability of 
A. Office space
B. Relevant Data
C. Secretarial Assistance
D. All of the above

15) Assessing the effectiveness of file maintenance procedures and suitability of file security procedures is the main duties of ………
A. Management Services Director
B. Data Processing Manager
C. System Analyst
D. Senior Systems Analyst

16) During a systems audit, the system performance is compared to
A. similar systems
B. newer systems
C. the design specifications
D. competing systems

17) The final output of ……… phase is a fully developed and tested software system along with complete documentation and testing results.
A. system analysis
B. system design
C. system development
D. system implementation

18) System analyst are progress through three levels during their career they begin as “analyst” become “Senior Systems Analyst” after they have gained the requisite experience and finally are appointed as ………….
A. main system analyst
B. Director of system analyst
C. chief system analyst
D. system analyst manager

19) State whether the following statements are True or False.
i) A grid chart shows the relationship between input and output documents.
ii) A decision table shows the various rules that apply to a decision when certain conditions exist.
A. i-True, ii-True
B. i-True, ii-False
C. i-False, ii-True
D. i-False, ii-False

20) The system implementation phase of SDLC includes the following activities
i) Planning for implementation
ii) Preparing the schedule for implementation
iii) Procurement of hardware
iv) Installation of software
A. i, ii and iv only
B. ii, iii and iv only
C. i, ii and iii only
D. All i, ii, iii and iv

Answers

1) D. system maintenance
2) C. Design Specification Report
3) D. All of the above
4) B. write system analysis report
5) D. All i, ii and iii
6) D. All i, ii, iii and iv
7) D. all of the above
8) B. System Development Phase
9) A. Management Services Director
10) B. systems implementation
11) C. i, ii and iii only
12) B. Data Processing Manager
13) D. pilot
14) D. All of the above
15) B. Data Processing Manager
16) C. the design specifications
17) C. system development
18) C. chief system analyst
19) A. i-True, ii-True
20) D. All i, ii, iii and iv

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