Multiply Choice
1. All of the following individuals would likely be SDLC participants EXCEPT
a. accountants.
b. shareholders.
c. management.
d. programmers.
e. all of the above.

2. Which of the following represents the correct order in problem resolution?
a. Define the problem, recognize the problem, perform feasibility studies, specify system objectives, and prepare a project proposal.
b. Recognize the problem, define the problem, perform feasibility studies, specify system objectives, and prepare a project proposal.
c. Define the problem, recognize the problem, specify system objectives, perform feasibility studies, and prepare a project proposal.
d. Recognize the problem, define the problem, specify system objectives, perform feasibility studies, and prepare a project proposal.

3. A feasibility study for a new computer system should
a. consider costs, savings, controls, profit improvement, and other benefits analyzed by application area.
b. provide the preliminary plan for converting existing manual systems and clerical operations.
c. provide management with assurance from qualified, independent consultants that the use of a computer system appeared justified.
d. include a report by the internal audit department that evaluated internal control features for each planned application.

4. Which of the following is the most important factor in planning for a system change?
a. Having an auditor as a member of the design team.
b. Using state-of-the-art techniques.
c. Concentrating on software rather than hardware.
d. Involving top management and people who use the system.
e. Selecting a user to lead the design team.

5. In the context of the TELOS acronym, technical feasibility refers to whether
a. a proposed system is attainable, given the existing technology.
b. the systems manager can coordinate and control the activities of the systems department.
c. an adequate computer site exists for the proposed system.
d. the proposed system will produce economic benefits exceeding its costs.
e. the system will be used effectively within the operating environment of an organization.

6. Which of the following steps is NOT considered to be part of this systems survey?
a. Interviews are conducted with operating people and managers.
b. The complete documentation of the system is obtained and reviewed.
c. Measures of processing volume are obtained for each operation.
d. Equipment sold by various computer manufacturers is reviewed in terms of capability, cost, and availability.
e. Work measurement studies are conducted to determine the time required to complete various tasks or jobs.

7. A systems development approach that starts with broad organizational goals and the types of decisions organizational executives make is called
a. bottom-up.
b. network.
c. top-down.
d. strategic.
e. sequential.