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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






2. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






3. _________ makes the final decision whether or not a system will be implemented






4. A design approach where the system's analyst defines the overall objectives of the system - and then breaks them down into subsystems and modules.






5. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






6. Describes the degree of interdependence among modules. (loosely coupled modules are desirable as they are more independent)






7. Flow Chart: data - input - output






8. OLD: The total time required for an entire systems analysis and design process to be completed will most likely be _________ _________.






9. Data Flow Diagram: each circle is identified by a ___________






10. Testing of two or more programs that depend on each other.






11. _________is the most commonly used tool by analysts to graphically illustrate the flow of data through a system






12. The longest phase in the systems analysis and design process is the _______________ phase






13. During the design of input - the analyst establishes how to _________ _________






14. the process that monitors current activity and performance levels - anticipates future activity - and forecasts the resources needed to provide desired levels of service.






15. A chronological listing of financial transactions is called a _________ _________






16. testing attempts to make a system ____________






17. ____________ Testing: the testing of a collection of units that have a logical relationship or flow from the user's perspective.






18. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






19. When initially collecting data for a systems project - it should be collected via ________________






20. A method used by the analyst to document the scheduling of the completion of the project is a(n) _________ Chart






21. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






22. Used answer questions about specific scenarios that could potentially appear in a situation during capacity planning






23. Describes the system at the beginning of system operation.






24. _________ Chart advantages: designs programs in testable models - creation of hierarchy of detail as design progresses - clear indication of necessary inputs and outputs






25. Flow Chart: Off-Page-Connector - continues a chart to another page






26. ____________ Testing - testing conducted on a complete - integrated system to evaluate the system's compliance with its specified requirements. System testing falls within the scope of black box testing - and as such - should require no knowledge of






27. __________ - analyst compares the expenses against the advantages of a system






28. A design that can be broken down into logical blocks - also known as partitioning - or top-down design. This approach is similar to constructing a leveled set of DFDs.






29. The process of examining a program design and reviewing the logic of a program with test data






30. Flow Chart: Always has one flow line in and one flow line out - _________ symbol






31. Process that divides the overall objectives into subsystems and modules






32. ________________ - a document created by the systems project team that takes into account the organizational constraints and the personnel involved in using a new system.






33. Describes the inputs - outputs - and processing logic for all program modules.






34. A _________ systems conversion takes place when the old system is switched off and the new one is started up.






35. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






36. The most common reason for the failure of an information system is _________ _________ _________






37. The most important skill or requirement of the analyst is good_________ skills






38. Flow chart: ____________ represents an event which occurs automatically. Such an event will trigger a subsequent action - for example 'receive telephone call' - or describe a new state of affairs






39. The first step in solving a problem with a computer






40. When it is too expensive to convert a system's old files and applications - a _______________ systems conversion is commonly used.






41. In a program flowchart - a _________ ________ serves to fetch initial data item for processing






42. _________ accounts for the greatest expenditure involved in the cost of creating and maintaining a system.






43. Flow Chart: Represents start or stop/end. Pill shape (sometimes circle - oval - cigar or rounded rectangle)






44. A method for converting a manual system to an automated system whereby both systems are run simultaneously - whereupon the results are compared and the new system is phased in is called _________ conversion






45. The environment that analysts and programmers use to develop and maintain programs






46. ____________ Testing - The first procedure in a system test plan - a software verification and validation method in which a programmer tests if individual units of source code are fit for use. A unit is the smallest testable part of an application. I






47. HIPO Chart __________: extensive training/experience needed - uses top-down programming techniques - extra documentation requirements






48. Data Flow Diagram: Circles will have data inflows and data ________________






49. In most cases - a request for computer services should originate from the _________ of the requested system






50. The configuration of the system document features and performance during the systems development process.