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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






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






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






5. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






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






21. Testing of an individual program module.






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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






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






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






32. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






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






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






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






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






39. ____________ 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






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






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






42. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






44. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






45. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






46. 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






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






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






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






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