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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






3. 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






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






5. ____________ 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






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






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






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






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






10. Integration testing is performed by ____________






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






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






13. 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






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






15. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






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






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






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






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






28. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






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






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






32. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






34. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






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






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






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






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






47. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






48. Testing of an individual program module.






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






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