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






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. System testing is performed by ____________






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






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 parallel conversion






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






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






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






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






21. ____________ 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






22. Dtypically the riskiest method of systems conversion






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






24. ________________ is an output of the systems audit






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






26. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






28. Flow Chart: comment






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






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






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






32. Measures a module's scope and processing characteristics






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






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






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






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






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






38. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






40. ____________ 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






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






42. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






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






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






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






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






48. Program testing is carried out by computer _________






49. Flow Chart: data - input - output






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