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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A _________ systems conversion takes place when the old system is switched off and the new one is started up.






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






3. Data flow diagram shape: process that transforms the data in some way






4. The most significant output of the systems analysis phase of the entire analysis and design process is the _________ _________ _________






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






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






7. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






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






10. Type of system implementation that is used in its entirety only in one locality or area






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






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






13. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






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






15. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






16. System testing is performed by ____________






17. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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






19. Flow Chart: A _________ must have two flow line coming out of it






20. Testing of an individual program module.






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






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






23. ____________ 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






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






25. A type of questionnaire which uses very explicit questions and require a short written response is called a(n) _________ _________ questionnaire






26. Documents the system at the end of the design phase and identifies any changes since the functional baseline.






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






28. Flow Chart: data - input - output






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






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






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






32. Flow Chart: Processing steps - "process blocks" - an operation or action step






33. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






34. Flow Chart: comment






35. A technique for representing program logic that a systems analyst can use to describe program actions.






36. Contains all the information needed for processing and distributing online and printed output






37. This happens after completing integration testing - it involves the testing of the entire information.






38. Data Flow Diagram Shape: open ended (right) rectangle






39. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






40. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






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






42. Data Flow Diagram: in reviewing each circle - the analyst will find it yields a _______________






43. Data Flow Diagram: Circles will have numbers and ____________






44. Type of Chart: uses flow lines and process blocks






45. When all non-critical changes are held until they can be implemented at the same time.






46. The process for controlling changes in system requirements during software development.






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






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






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






50. Describes the system's functions and how they are implemented