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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






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






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






4. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






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






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






7. Flow Chart: data - input - output






8. A precise yet compact way to model complicated logic. Like if-then-else and switch-case statements - associate conditions with actions to perform. But - unlike the control structures found in traditional programming languages - they can associate man






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






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






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






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






13. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






14. ____________ 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






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






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






17. 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






18. ____________ - 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






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






20. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






22. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






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






24. Flow Chart: comment






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






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






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






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






29. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






30. Integration testing is performed by ____________






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






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






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






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






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






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. System testing is performed by ____________






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






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






40. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






41. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






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






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






46. Testing of an individual program module.






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






48. ____________ 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






49. 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.






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