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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
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1. Of input - output - processing - storage methods - and procedures - the one designed first by the analyst is _________






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






3. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






5. Data Flow Diagram: each circle is identified by a ___________






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. ____________ 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






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






19. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






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






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






22. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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






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






25. Applies to centralized batch processing operations - such as customer billing or credit card statement processing. It measures the time between submitting a request for information and the fulfillment of the request






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






27. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






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






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






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






31. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






34. System testing is performed by ____________






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






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






37. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






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






40. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. ____________ - 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






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