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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






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






5. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Flow Chart: comment






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






26. 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






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






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






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






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






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






32. ____________ 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.






33. Flow Chart: data - input - output






34. 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






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






36. Integration testing is performed by ____________






37. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






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






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






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






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






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






43. Flow Chart: Off-Page-Connector - continues a chart to another page






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






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






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






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






48. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






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