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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






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






4. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






5. 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






6. ____________ - 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






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






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






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






10. Flow Chart: data - input - output






11. _________is the most commonly used tool by analysts to graphically illustrate the flow of data through a system






12. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Testing of an individual program module.






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Flow Chart: comment






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






29. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






31. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






34. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






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






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






37. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






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






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






40. 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






41. ____________ 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. System testing is performed by ____________






50. Integration testing is performed by ____________