Form 4 Information Technology Multiple Choice Exam

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Form 4 Information Technology Multiple Choice Exam - Quiz

This quizz covers mainly the Systems development life cycle, Database Management, Programming, Microsoft WOrd, Information Processing, Microsoft Power Point and Programming.

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1.

When a method is called, who is responsible for ensuring that the precondition is valid? .
- A.
  
  A. The person who is using the program
- B.
  
  B. The programmer who called the method.
- C.
  
  C. The programmer who wrote the method.
- D.
  
  D. The programmer who implemented the Java Runtime System
2.

The organized process or set of steps that needs to be followed to develop an information system is known as the:
- A.
  
  A. Analytical cycle
- B.
  
  B. Design cycle
- C.
  
  C. Program specification
- D.
  
  D. System development life cycle
3.

Actual programming of software code is done during the ____________ step in the SDLC.
- A.
  
  A. Maintenance and Evaluation
- B.
  
  B. Design
- C.
  
  C. Analysis
- D.
  
  D. Development and Documentation
4.

The ____________ determines whether the project should go forward.
- A.
  
  A. Feasibility assessment
- B.
  
  B. Opportunity identification
- C.
  
  C. System evaluation
- D.
  
  D. Program specification
5.

Technical writers generally provide the ____________ for the new system.
- A.
  
  A. Programs
- B.
  
  B. Network
- C.
  
  C. Analysis
- D.
  
  D. documentation
6.

Most modern software applications enable you to customize and automate various features using small custom-built “miniprograms” called:
- A.
  
  A. Macros
- B.
  
  B. Code
- C.
  
  C. Routines
- D.
  
  D. Subroutines
7.

Why is writing easily modifiable code important?
- A.
  
  A. Easily modifiable code generally has a quicker run time.
- B.
  
  B. Most real world programs require change at some time.
- C.
  
  C. Most text editors make it easy to modify code.
- D.
  
  D. Several people may be writing the same function at the same time.
8.

What is the last step in the SDLC?
- A.
  
  A. Maintenance
- B.
  
  B. Design
- C.
  
  C. Testing
- D.
  
  D. Planning
9.

Which activity is not performed during the planning phase?
- A.
  
  A. Design system models
- B.
  
  B. Set the project scope
- C.
  
  C. Develop the project plan
- D.
  
  D. Define the system to be developed
10.

Which phase verifies that the system works and meets all of the business requirements?
- A.
  
  A. Analysis phase
- B.
  
  B. Design phase
- C.
  
  C. Development phase
- D.
  
  D. Testing phase
11.

All of the following represent your role during the SDLC, except:
- A.
  
  A. Business process novice
- B.
  
  B. Liaison to the customer
- C.
  
  C. Manager of others
- D.
  
  D. Quality control analyst
12.

Which of the following is a choice for building an information system?
- A.
  
  A. In sourcing
- B.
  
  B. Self sourcing
- C.
  
  C. Outsourcing
- D.
  
  D. All of the above
13.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of outsourcing?
- A.
  
  A. Reduces technical know-how for future innovation
- B.
  
  B. Increases degree of control
- C.
  
  C. Increases vulnerability of strategic information
- D.
  
  D. Increases dependency on other organizations
14.

Which of the following is a step during the prototyping process?
- A.
  
  A. Identify basic requirements
- B.
  
  B. Develop initial prototype
- C.
  
  C. Knowledge worker reviewing
- D.
  
  D. All of the above
15.

What is the interface to an information system called?
- A.
  
  A. Technical architecture
- B.
  
  B. JAD
- C.
  
  C. Modeling
- D.
  
  D. GUI
16.

The organized process or set of steps that needs to be followed to develop an information system is known as the: .
- A.
  
  A. analytical cycle.
- B.
  
  B. design cycle.
- C.
  
  C. program specification
- D.
  
  D. system development life cycle.
17.

In the Analysis phase, the development of the ____________ occurs, which is a clear statement of the goals and objectives of the project.
- A.
  
  A. documentation
- B.
  
  B. flowchart
- C.
  
  C. program specification
- D.
  
  D. design
18.

Enhancements, upgrades, and bug fixes are done during the ____________ step in the SDLC.
- A.
  
  A. Maintenance and Evaluation
- B.
  
  B. Problem/Opportunity Identification
- C.
  
  C. Design
- D.
  
  D. Development and Documentation
19.

____________ design and implement database structures.
- A.
  
  A. Programmers
- B.
  
  B. Project managers
- C.
  
  C. Technical writers
20.

____________ spend most of their time in the beginning stages of the SDLC, talking with end-users, gathering information, documenting systems, and proposing solutions.
- A.
  
  A. Systems analysts
- B.
  
  B. Project managers
- C.
  
  C. Network engineers
- D.
  
  D. Database administrators