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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. __________ - analyst compares the expenses against the advantages of a system






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






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






4. Testing of an individual program module.






5. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Flow Chart: a loop must begin with a _________






17. 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






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






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






20. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






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






22. ____________ - 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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






29. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






30. 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






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






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






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






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






35. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






36. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






37. ____________ 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






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






39. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






48. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






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






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