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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 design that can be broken down into logical blocks - also known as partitioning - or top-down design. This approach is similar to constructing a leveled set of DFDs.






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






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






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






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






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






7. ____________ 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






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






9. Integration testing is performed by ____________






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






11. 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






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






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






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






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






16. System testing is performed by ____________






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






18. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






20. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






30. 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






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






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






33. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






35. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






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






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. The first step in solving a problem with a computer






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






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






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






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






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






44. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






45. Testing of an individual program module.






46. Flow Chart: comment






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






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






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






50. ____________ 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.