40 MCQs on Methods of Research for BSIT

Which of the following is the BEST characteristic of a good research topic?

• Very broad and general

• Relevant and researchable

• Personal interest only

• Already fully solved in literature

What is the first step in selecting a research topic for BSIT?

• Writing the objectives immediately

• Reviewing literature

• Identifying a problem or gap

• Creating a questionnaire

A research topic aligned to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ensures that:

• It is highly technical only

• It contributes to global and societal needs

• It avoids community issues

• It is unique but irrelevant

Which of the following is an example of a broad topic in IT research?

• "Mobile app for attendance tracking in Lyceum of Alabang"

• "Information Technology"

• "AI-powered chatbot for academic advising"

• "Cloud-based student grading system"

When choosing a research problem, BSIT students should avoid topics that are:

• Achievable within time and resources

• Already solved with existing systems

• Relevant to industry needs

• Contributing to innovation

The flow of writing the introduction/project context is usually:

• Specific → General → Problems → Purpose

• General → Current situation → Gaps → Purpose

• Purpose → Gaps → General → Current situation

• Gaps → Current → Purpose → General

In the current process/situation part of the introduction, researchers should:

• Describe related literature only

• Explain how the current system works

• Focus only on solutions

• Provide recommendations

Identifying problems/gaps in the introduction means:

• Discussing what works perfectly in the current process

• Presenting what is missing or inefficient in the present system

• Describing the scope of the study

• Explaining theoretical background

The alignment to SDGs in research introduction highlights:

• That IT projects should only be technical

• How the project contributes to sustainable development

• That IT research must avoid global issues

• The historical origin of the research

A strong purpose and description in the introduction should:

• Identify stakeholders and expected outcomes

• Skip research objectives

• Focus only on personal interest

• Avoid mentioning benefits