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






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






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






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






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






6. Integration testing is performed by ____________






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






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






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






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






11. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






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






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






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






15. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






17. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






18. The most significant output of the systems analysis phase of the entire analysis and design process is the _________ _________ _________






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Testing of an individual program module.






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






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






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






30. Process that divides the overall objectives into subsystems and modules






31. 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.






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






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






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. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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






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






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






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






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






41. The first step in solving a problem with a computer






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






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






44. System testing is performed by ____________






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






46. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






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






48. 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






49. Describes the system at the beginning of system operation.






50. Flow Chart: comment