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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Describes the system at the beginning of system operation.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. ____________ - 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






9. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






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






12. 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






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






14. Contains all the information needed for processing and distributing online and printed output






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






46. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






47. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






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






50. ________________ is an output of the systems audit