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1 |  |  In the context of system development a framework provides: |
|  | A) | overall structure for development |
|  | B) | a detailed set of instructions for all stages of development from initial requirements through to the completed program |
|  | C) | a format for the presentation of system models |
|  | D) | a training programme for developers |
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2 |  |  The boundary of a system |
|  | A) | represents the upper limit of costs |
|  | B) | encloses all the computers in the system network |
|  | C) | lies between the system and its environment |
|  | D) | controls all inputs and outputs |
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3 |  |  The main purpose of a typical information system is |
|  | A) | to collect and store confidential information |
|  | B) | to store and manipulate data in a business environment |
|  | C) | to provide information for other systems |
|  | D) | to train people in system development |
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4 |  |  Which of the following are features of a system as described in Chapter 1 of the book?
- Group of interrelated elements
- Viewed as a whole
- Has a purpose
- Has a boundary
- Has an owner
- Controls its environment
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|  | A) | All of them |
|  | B) | 1, 2 and 3 |
|  | C) | 3,5 and 6 |
|  | D) | 1,2,3 and 4 |
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5 |  |  A system stakeholder is |
|  | A) | any person or organization affected by the system |
|  | B) | any person or organisation who has put money into the system |
|  | C) | any person or organisation who has shares in the client company |
|  | D) | the framework that holds the system together |
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6 |  |  In the context of system development, the structured approach is |
|  | A) | the traditional system life-cycle |
|  | B) | a set of rules for managing the development project |
|  | C) | an ordered and clearly defined way of developing systems based on the traditional system life-cycle |
|  | D) | a computer tool for producing diagrams of the system |
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