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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________ 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






2. 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






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






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






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






6. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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






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






9. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






20. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Flow Chart: Decision/Conditional - a question or branch in the process






28. Data flow diagram shape: open ended (right) rectangle






29. Flow Chart: data - input - output






30. ____________ Testing - (sometimes called Integration and Testing - abbreviated "I&T") is the phase in software testing in which individual software modules are combined and tested as a group. It occurs after unit testing and before system testing.






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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






37. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






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






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






40. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






41. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






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






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






46. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






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






48. System testing is performed by ____________






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






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