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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. testing attempts to make a system ____________






2. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. ____________ 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






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






15. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. ____________ - 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






26. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






28. __________ - analyst compares the expenses against the advantages of a system






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






30. System testing is performed by ____________






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






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






33. 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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






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






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






41. ____________ 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.






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






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






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






45. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






46. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






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






49. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






50. Testing of an individual program module.