Questions on Chapter 1 MCQ

1. What is a computer application (app)?

a) A set of interrelated components b) A hardware device
c) A software program executing specific functions
d) A database management system
Answer: c) A software program executing specific functions
2. How does the scope of an information system compare to that of an app?
a) The information system has a narrower scope
b) The app has a broader scope
c) Both have equivalent scope
d) The information system has a broader scope
Answer: d) The information system has a broader scope
3. Which process involves understanding and specifying what an information
system should accomplish?
a) Systems design b) Systems analysis
c) Systems testing d) Systems deployment
Answer: b) Systems analysis
4. What is the primary focus of systems design?
a) Understanding the need b) Capturing the vision c) Defining and
describing the system in detail d) Building the solution
Answer: c) Defining and describing the system in detail
5. What is the purpose of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
a) To identify business problems b) To define system components
c) To collect and process information d) To build, launch, and maintain
an information system
Answer: d) To build, launch, and maintain an information system
6. Which SDLC core process involves obtaining approval for the identified
problem or need?
a) Plan and monitor the project b) Identify the problem or need
c) Design the system components d) Build, test, and integrate system
components
Answer: b) Identify the problem or need
7. What is a project in the context of information systems development?
a) A set of comprehensive guidelines b) A hardware component
c) A planned undertaking with a definite result d) A database management
system
Answer: c) A planned undertaking with a definite result
8. What is a system development process or methodology?
a) A database management system
b) A set of comprehensive guidelines for SDLC
c) A hardware device
 d) An information system component
Answer: b) A set of comprehensive guidelines for SDLC
9. Which development process emphasizes flexibility to anticipate new
requirements during development?
a) Unified process (UP) b) Extreme programming (XP)
c) Scrum d) Agile development
Answer: d) Agile development
10. What is the primary characteristic of Agile development?
a) Strict adherence to the plan b) Flexibility and responsiveness to change
c) Long development cycles d) Waterfall approach
Answer: b) Flexibility and responsiveness to change
11. How is iterative development described?
a) A one-time development cycle
b) Grown piece by piece through multiple iterations
c) A linear development process
d) Rigid and inflexible
Answer: b) Grown piece by piece through multiple iterations
12. In SDLC, what does the "Build, test, and integrate system components"
process involve?
a) Identifying the problem or need
b) Designing the system components
c) Constructing and testing the system incrementally
d) Deploying the solution
Answer: c) Constructing and testing the system incrementally
13. What is the purpose of the "Discover and understand the details of the
problem or need" process in SDLC?
a) Identify business problems b) Plan and monitor the project
c) Define and describe the system in detail d) Obtain approval for the project
Answer: c) Define and describe the system in detail
14. Which methodology is known for its emphasis on customer feedback and
continuous improvement?
a) Unified process (UP) b) Extreme programming (XP)
c) Scrum d) Waterfall
Answer: b) Extreme programming (XP)
15. What is the primary goal of the systems analysis phase?
a) Building the solution b) Capturing the vision
c) Understanding and specifying the system's purpose
d) Confirming the solution meets the need
Answer: c) Understanding and specifying the system's purpose
16. What is the primary outcome of the systems design phase?
a) Capturing the vision b) Defining and describing the system in detail
c) Confirming the solution meets the need d) Building the solution
Answer: b) Defining and describing the system in detail
 17. Which SDLC core process involves completing system tests and deploying the
solution?
a) Identify the problem or need and obtain approval
b) Plan and monitor the project
c) Build, test, and integrate system components
d) Discover and understand the details of the problem or need
Answer: c) Build, test, and integrate system components
18. What is the primary characteristic of iterative development?
a) Sequential and linear b) Flexible and responsive to change
c) Long development cycles d) Minimal customer involvement
Answer: b) Flexible and responsive to change
19. What is the purpose of the "Launch the solution system" phase in SDLC?
a) Identifying the problem or need b) Confirming the solution meets the need
c) Deploying the solution to users d) Building the solution
Answer: c) Deploying the solution to users
20. Which development process or methodology is associated with small, iterative
cycles and continuous improvement?
a) Unified process (UP) b) Extreme programming (XP)
c) Scrum d) Waterfall
Answer: b) Extreme programming (XP)

TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS:

1. True or False: An app is broader in scope than an information system. Answer:
False
2. True or False: Systems design involves understanding and specifying what an
information system should accomplish. Answer: False
3. True or False: The System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) consists of five core
processes. Answer: False
4. True or False: The primary focus of Agile development is to strictly adhere to
the plan. Answer: False
5. True or False: Iterative development involves growing the system piece by
piece through multiple iterations. Answer: True
6. True or False: The systems analysis phase is primarily concerned with building
the solution. Answer: False
7. True or False: The "Identify the problem or need and obtain approval" process
is part of the SDLC. Answer: True
8. True or False: A project in the context of information systems development is
an unplanned activity. Answer: False
9. True or False: Scrum is a development process that does not prioritize
customer feedback. Answer: False