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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 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






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






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






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






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






6. 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






7. 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






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






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






10. testing attempts to make a system ____________






11. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






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






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






15. 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






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






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






18. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






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






21. ____________ 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






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






23. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






29. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






32. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






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






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






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






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






37. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Flow Chart: comment






49. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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