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System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The analyst may solicit hardware and software proposals from vendors. The analyst will prepare a(n) _________






2. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






3. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






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






5. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






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






7. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






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






10. Integration testing is performed by ____________






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






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






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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






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






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






22. System testing is performed by ____________






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






24. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






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






34. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






35. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






42. ____________ 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.






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






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






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






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






47. The most significant output of the systems analysis phase of the entire analysis and design process is the _________ _________ _________






48. Testing of an individual program module.






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






50. ____________ 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