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






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






3. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






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






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






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






7. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. ____________ 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Describes the system's functions and how they are implemented






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






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






25. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. ____________ 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






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






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






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






39. Flow Chart: data - input - output






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






41. Testing of an individual program module.






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






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






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






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






46. System testing is performed by ____________






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






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






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






50. Integration testing is performed by ____________