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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The analyst may solicit hardware and software proposals from vendors. The analyst will prepare a(n) _________






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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






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






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






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






13. ____________ 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






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






15. Of input - output - processing - storage methods - and procedures - the one designed first by the analyst is _________






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






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






18. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






19. 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






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






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






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






23. Testing of an individual program module.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. ____________ - 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






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






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






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






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






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






39. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






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






42. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






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






44. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






46. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






48. ____________ 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






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






50. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing