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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Describes the system at the beginning of system operation.






2. A complete computer system will consist of people - _________ - hardware - software and data.






3. Flow Chart: a loop must begin with a _________






4. 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






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






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






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






8. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






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






11. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






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






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






14. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






15. The overall time between a request for system activity and the delivery of the response






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






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






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






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






20. Flow Chart: data - input - output






21. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






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






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






25. The analyst may solicit hardware and software proposals from vendors. The analyst will prepare a(n) _________






26. Flow Chart: comment






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






28. Point where no changes can be made without impacting the schedule _________ _________






29. 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.






30. _________ Type of systems conversion where various capabilities are added to the system over a number of years






31. Applies to centralized batch processing operations - such as customer billing or credit card statement processing. It measures the time between submitting a request for information and the fulfillment of the request






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






33. Which analysis and design tool used by the computer system analyst shows the levels and subdivisions of a computer system? _________ _________






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






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






36. System testing is performed by ____________






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






38. 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






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






40. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






41. ____________ 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






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






43. Flow Chart: Connector - continues a chart to another point on the same page






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






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






46. Testing of an individual program module.






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






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






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






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