Exam 1 Review
Software that is distributed free along with the program source is called ____________. a) closed source software b) open source software c) Microsoft Windows d) out source software
b) open source software
Which of these characteristics is most important to a systems analyst? a) communicator b) problem solver c) programmer d) project manager
b) problem solver
An organization with many employees an many cubicles with each employee having a unique phone extension is said to be a ______ relationship. a) 1:1 b) 1:M c) M:1 d) M:N
a) 1:1
Which of these software packages are NOT open source software? a) Microsoft Windows b) Mozilla Firefox Web browser c) Apache Web server d) a Linux operating system
a) Microsoft Windows
A primitive process is: a) a process that is not exploded to a child diagram b) the central process on a context level diagram c) a process that requires two or more data flow into it d) a process that has only base elements flowing in or out of it
a) a process that is not exploded to a child diagram
Which of these is an advantage of open-ended questions? a) allows more spontaneity b) gets to the point more quickly c) makes comparing interviews easier d) saves time
a) allows more spontaneity
Which is NOT one of the four basic symbols used to chart data movement on data flow diagrams? a) an oval b) arrow c) rectangle with rounded corners d) open-ended rectangle
a) an oval
A(n) _______ joins two fundamental entities. a) associative entity b) attributive entity c) process entity d) none of the above
a) associative entity
A question for which there are only two possible responses, e.g. yes or no, is known as a _____ question. a) bipolar b) closed c) open d) logical
a) bipolar
What type of question is easiest to analyze? a) closed b) open c) probe d) tactical
a) closed
System maintenance must be performed to: a) correct software errors b)add new features that have never been requested before c) remove features that none of the users are using d) keep programmers employed
a) correct software errors
Which of the following should be used to prepare the interviewee? a) email your questions to the interviewee ahead of time so that he/she can formulate responses b) tell the interviewee the type and format of the questions c) let the interviewee know the names of other people you have interviewed d) ask the interviewee what he/she would like to be questioned about
a) email your questions to the interviewee ahead of time so that he/she can formulate responses
Which of these is an advantage of closed interview questions? a) keeps interviewer in control of the interview b) makes it more interesting for the interviewee c) makes phrasing easier for the interview d) provides richness of detail
a) keeps interviewer in control of the interview
An example of an ______ question is "Explain how you make a purchasing decision." a) open-ended b) closed-ended c) true/false d) multiple choice
a) open-ended
Which of the following is NOT one of the functional components of the agile approach? a) pressure b) values c) principles d) core practices
a) pressure
The most prominent quality of an analyst is that of a(n) ___. a) problem solver b) consultant c) programmer d) agent of change
a) problem solver
The written interview report: a) should be written as soon as possible after the interview b) should be a transcript of the interview c) should not be shown to the interviewee since it may contain interview opinions that may not be perceived as favorable d) should not contain the user's name or position
a) should be written as soon as possible after the interview
All systems are composed of interrelated _______. a) subsystems b) enterprise systems c) database systems d) design systems
a) subsystems
The ________ is a phased approach to analysis and design that holds that systems are best developed through the use of a specific cycle of analyst and user activities. a) systems development life cycle b) agile approach c) object-oriented approach d) open source approach
a) systems development life cycle
The context level data flow diagram depicts: a) the boundaries of a system b) detailed processes that transform the incoming data to information c) the system entities and how they are related d) computer programs and their files
a) the boundaries of a system
A rectangle with rounded corners is used to show the occurrence of a transforming process. a) true b) false
a) true
A use case model describes what a system does without describing how the system does it. a) true b) false
a) true
Each external entity is labeled with a noun. a) true b) false
a) true
The data flow diagram graphically characterizes data processes and flows in a business system. a) true b) false
a) true
Unbalanced decomposition means that the data flow to or from a parent process does not match the data flow in or out of a child diagram. a) true b) false
a) true
With a ________ approach, the diagrams more from general to specific. a)top-down b) bottom-up c) management-centered d) employee-centered
a)top-down
An entity that joins two other entities is called: a) a fundamental entity b) an associative entity c) an attributive entity d) a linking entity
b) an associative entity
Which of the following is NOT an error when drawing a data flow diagram? a) the parent diagram is labeled with the number 2 and the five processes of its child diagram are label with the number 3.1 through 3.5 b) data flow on a child diagram that has only one end connected to a process, the other end is a point in space c) connecting data stores and external entities directly to each other d) placing more than nine processes on a data flow diagram
b) data flow on a child diagram that has only one end connected to a process, the other end is a point in space
A method that provides conceptual freedom for representing processes and flows in a business system is the _________. a) database b) entity-relationship diagram c) data flow diagram d) flow chart
b) entity-relationship diagram
Which of these is NOT used by analysts when adopting CASE tools? a) communicating more effectively with users b) expediting the local area network c) increasing productivity d) integrating the work done during life cycles
b) expediting the local area network
Which of the following is NOT one of the four values of the agile approach? a) communication b) expertise c) simplicity d) courage
b) expertise
On a data flow diagram, an arrow is used to depict an external entity that can give and receive data from the system. a) true b) false
b) false
Processes in a rectangle with rounded corners sometimes denote something other than a change in or transformation of data or a system/subsystem. a) true b) false
b) false
Processes that transform data should be named with a noun which indicated the data that has been transformed. a) true b) false
b) false
Reliability measures the degree to which the respondents may be trusted to complete the questionnaire. a) true b) false
b) false
The communicates relationship handles exceptions to the basic use case. a) true b) false
b) false
The excludes relationship contains a behavior that is common to more than one use case a) true b) false
b) false
The highest level data flow diagram is called Diagram 0. a) true b) false
b) false
The degree in which the question measures what the analyst intend to measure is called: a) external consistence b) internal consistency c) factoring d) validity
b) internal consistency
Which structure should be used when you want to warm up the interviewee on a topic? a) funnel b) pyramid c) diamond d) oval
b) pyramid
Which of the following is a human need taken into account when considering human-computer interaction? a) the hardware that the system will run on b) the pleasing, aesthetic and enjoyable aspects of using the system c) the amount of training that will be required d) the kind of monitoring that will take place for compliance
b) the pleasing, aesthetic and enjoyable aspects of using the system
Which of the following symbols is NOT used in context level data flow diagram? a) rectangle with rounded corners b) triangle c) arrow d) shaded corner square
b) triangle
A JAD session involves: a) casual planning, since the interaction between users is when activity occurs in a creative fashion b) using a session leader that has excellent communication skills c) having a systems analyst as a session leader d) note-taking by all the individuals within the session
b) using a session leader that has excellent communication skills
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using Joint Application Design (JAD)? a) users have improved ownership of the system b) the time to develop the system is reduced c) JAD works independent of organizational culture d) JAD helps generate new ideas
c) JAD works independent of organizational culture
Which of these statements concerning the systems development life style is true? a) designing the system is the first step in SDLC b) no phase can occur until the previous phase is complete c) although each phase is presented discretely, it is never accomplished as a separate step d)there is widespread agreement that the SDLC is composed of seven steps
c) although each phase is presented discretely, it is never accomplished as a separate step
An entity that describes attributes such as repeating groups is called: a) a fundamental entity b) an associative entity c) an attributive entity d) an external entity
c) an attributive entity
Probing questions: a) should be avoided, since they may make the interviewee feel that he/she is being interrogated b) are not used when interviewing business professionals since the questioning should be strictly limited to understanding the system and the business situation c) are used to clarify, draw out, and expand on the interviewee's point d) should be done using an investigative/reporter approach
c) are used to clarify, draw out, and expand on the interviewee's point
Which of these is used to depict a relationship in an entity relationship diagram? a) triangle b) square c) crow's foot line d) rectangle
c) crow's foot line
Which of these interview structures begins with the general and ends with the specific? a) circle b) diamond c) funnel d) pyramid
c) funnel
Which is NOT a good guideline to use when choosing questionnaire language? a) avoid bias in wording b) do not use low-level language choices c) keep questions general rather than specific d) keep questions short e) use respondents' language whenever possible
c) keep questions general rather than specific
What is the middle (i.e., label) of the process symbol used for? a) process sequence b) identifying number c) process description d) process implementation
c) process description
A zero on a relationship line indicates: a) that the relationship line is undefined b) the absence of any well-defined entities c) that none is possible for the next relationship d) that the relationship should be used to create an associative entity
c) that none is possible for the next relationship
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a logical model? a) a system based on a logical model is more stable b) the logical model helps the analyst understand the business being used c) it facilitates communication with the users d) a logical model clarifies which processes are automated
d) a logical model clarifies which processes are automated
An external entity may be: a) a person b) another department c) another computer system d) all of the above
d) all of the above
An integrated organizational information system is called a(n): a) virtual organization b) open system c) interrelated system d) enterprise resource planning system
d) enterprise resource planning system
A logical data flow diagram: a) includes types of programs, such as online or batch b) is a model of how the system will be implemented c) does not include any primitive processes d) is a model of how the business operates
d) is a model of how the business operates
A crow's foot notation indicates: a) none of the other entity b) one of the other entity c) an attributive entity d) many of the other entity
d) many of the other entity
When the data flow in and out of a parent process do not match the data flow in or out of a child diagram, it is called: a) a primitive process b) a disordered pair c) a logical data flow diagram d) unbalanced decomposition
d) unbalanced decomposition