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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Data Flow Diagram Shape: open ended (right) rectangle






2. System testing is performed by ____________






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






4. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






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






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






8. Testing of an individual program module.






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






10. ____________ 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






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






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






13. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






14. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






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






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






17. ____________ 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. ____________ Testing - The first procedure in a system test plan - a software verification and validation method in which a programmer tests if individual units of source code are fit for use. A unit is the smallest testable part of an application. I






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






26. A design approach where the system's analyst defines the overall objectives of the system - and then breaks them down into subsystems and modules.






27. 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






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






29. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Flow Chart: data - input - output






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






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