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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A type of questionnaire which uses very explicit questions and require a short written response is called a(n) _________ _________ questionnaire






2. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






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






4. 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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






15. ____________ 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.






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






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






18. Flow Chart: comment






19. Flow Chart: data - input - output






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






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






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






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






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






25. Testing of an individual program module.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. testing attempts to make a system ____________






35. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






36. System testing is performed by ____________






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






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






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






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






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






48. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






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