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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Used answer questions about specific scenarios that could potentially appear in a situation during capacity planning






2. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






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






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






6. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






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






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






10. System testing is performed by ____________






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






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






13. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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






15. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






16. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






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






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






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Integration testing is performed by ____________






32. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






34. A technique for representing program logic that a systems analyst can use to describe program actions.






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






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






43. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






44. 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






45. ____________ 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






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






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






48. Testing of an individual program module.






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






50. 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