Test your basic knowledge |

System Analysis And Design

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. A flowchart represents an _____________ or process.






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






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






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






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






17. _________ The first procedure in a system test plan






18. Flow Chart shapes are similar to ________






19. Flow Chart: data - input - output






20. 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






21. Process of tracking system releases - or versions






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






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






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






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






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






27. ____________ Testing: Another name for integration testing






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






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






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






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






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






33. Flow chart: ____________ represents an event which occurs automatically. Such an event will trigger a subsequent action - for example 'receive telephone call' - or describe a new state of affairs






34. Integration testing is also called ____________ testing






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






36. testing attempts to make a system ____________






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Flow Chart: comment






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






46. Testing of an individual program module.






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






48. __________________: written materials that accompany the system process






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






50. ________________ is an output of the systems audit