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






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






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






4. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






5. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. _________ are the most reliable means of obtaining information about an existing system






19. ____________ 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






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






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






22. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






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






25. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






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






27. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






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






30. Flow Chart: Preparation: any process step that is a preparation such as a setup operation






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






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






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






34. A precise yet compact way to model complicated logic. Like if-then-else and switch-case statements - associate conditions with actions to perform. But - unlike the control structures found in traditional programming languages - they can associate man






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






36. Flow Chart: comment






37. 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.






38. Graphical representations of workflows of stepwise activities and actions with support for choice - iteration and concurrency. Extension of flowchart.






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






40. Flow Chart: data - input - output






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






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






43. ____________ 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






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 parallel conversion






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






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






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






48. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






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