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






2. System testing is performed by ____________






3. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. Testing of an individual program module.






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






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






16. ____________ 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.






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






18. Data flow diagram shape: process that transforms the data in some way






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






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






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






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






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






24. Data Flow Diagram: in reviewing each circle - the analyst will find it yields a _______________






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






26. ____________ - 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






27. Integration testing is performed by ____________






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. ____________ 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






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






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






45. The environment that analysts and programmers use to develop and maintain programs






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






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






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






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






50. 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