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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Which analysis and design tool used by the computer system analyst shows the levels and subdivisions of a computer system? _________ _________






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






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






4. System testing is performed by ____________






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






6. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






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






9. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






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






13. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






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






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






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






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






18. the process that monitors current activity and performance levels - anticipates future activity - and forecasts the resources needed to provide desired levels of service.






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






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






21. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






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






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






24. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






26. Integration testing is performed by ____________






27. Flow Chart: comment






28. ____________ - 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






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






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






50. ____________ 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