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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






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






23. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






25. Flow Chart: comment






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






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






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






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






30. ____________ 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






31. ____________ 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.






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






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






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






35. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






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






38. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






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






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






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






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






43. Flow Chart: data - input - output






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






45. Testing of an individual program module.






46. ____________ 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






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






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






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






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