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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's functions and how they are implemented






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






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






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






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






6. Integration testing is performed by ____________






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






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






9. 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






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






11. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






19. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






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






21. Flow Chart: data - input - output






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






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






24. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






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






27. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






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






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






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






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






32. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






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






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






36. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. The process of examining a program design and reviewing the logic of a program with test data






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






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






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






50. Process of tracking system releases - or versions