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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The most important skill or requirement of the analyst is good_________ skills






2. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






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






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






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






6. Integration testing is performed by ____________






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






8. 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






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






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






11. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






12. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






13. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






14. ____________ 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






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






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






17. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






20. Testing of an individual program module.






21. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. 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






30. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






31. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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






33. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






34. Of input - output - processing - storage methods - and procedures - the one designed first by the analyst is _________






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






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






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






38. Flow Chart: comment






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. System testing is performed by ____________






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