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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Flow Chart: Preparation: any process step that is a preparation such as a setup operation






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






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






4. 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






5. Testing of an individual program module.






6. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






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






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






10. Testing of two or more programs that depend on each other.






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






12. ____________ - 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






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






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






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






16. ____________ 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






17. Integration testing is performed by ____________






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






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






20. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






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






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






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






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






25. ____________ 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.






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






27. This happens after completing integration testing - it involves the testing of the entire information.






28. Flow Chart: data - input - output






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






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






31. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






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






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






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






36. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






37. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






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






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






41. 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






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






43. System testing is performed by ____________






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






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






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






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






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






49. Flow Chart: comment






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