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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When it is too expensive to convert a system's old files and applications - a _______________ systems conversion is commonly used.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






12. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






13. Flow Chart: data - input - output






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






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






16. Flow Chart: comment






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






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






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






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






21. The process of examining a program design and reviewing the logic of a program with test data






22. ____________ - 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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Testing of an individual program module.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






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






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






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






47. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






49. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






50. testing attempts to make a system ____________