System Analysis and Design Final

Which of the following statements is not a principle of agile modeling? A) "Travel light" B) "Model with a purpose" C) "Code for tomorrow" D) "Software is your primary goal"

x

Data stores are used to store: A) all base elements and some derived elements B) all derived elements and some base elements C) all base and derived elements D) only some base elements and some derived elements (the most critical ones in the system)

A

Designing a form with proper ________________ can minimize the time and effort spent by employees in form completion A) flow B) usefulness C) context D) headings

A

Ease of use means that forms and screens are straight-forward and require no extra time to _____________. A) decipher B) guess C) erase D) encode

A

Every Web site should include a(n) ___________ page. A) FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) B) stickiness C) advertisement D) navigation

A

In describing data structure, what do brackets [] represent? A) either/or alternative B) optional C) iteration D) selection

A

In the agile approach, __________ is determined by listening to customers and getting them to write down their stories A) scope B) perspective C) white boarding D) feedback

A

Input which stays within the business is called __________. A) internal input B) external input C) private input D) public input

A

Proper layout and __________ contribute to a form's attractiveness A) flow B) groupings C) headers D) font

A

Running a section of code over and over again until some condition is met is an example of a: A) loop B) IF....THEN C) DO... WHILE D) decision table

A

Systems that require constant updating and technical design are prone to which kind of error? A) miscommunication B) design C) coding D) documentation

A

What is a reference work of data about data compiled by systems analysts? A) data dictionary B) data flow diagrams C) structured analysis D) design

A

What is the type of data flow that contains data that are used between processes is called: A) internal B) derived C) base D) iterative

A

When doing pair programming, which person(s) chooses a partner programmer? A) the programmers B) management C) the project leaders D) the project team

A

When drawing the decision tree, systems analysts do not have to identify: A) all outcomes B) all actions C) the order D) all conditions

A

Which is not one of three main advantages of a decision tree over a decision table? A) more correct as a communication tool B) sequential structure of decision tree branches C) conditions and actions of decision trees are found on some branches D) more readily understood

A

Which of the following is a core practice of the agile approach? A) 40-hour work week B) outsource all complex modules C) Stick to the plan, even if it behind schedule D) Programmers should be assigned individual programs based upon their abilities

A

Which of the following is included in a physical data structure? A) codes that identify the status of a master record B) expansion area for file records C) the type of data structure, either for a screen or report D) editing criteria for the structure

A

Which of the following is used when more than one choice may be selected? A) check box B) sliders C) drop-down list box D) list box E) radio button

A

_____________ forms draw people into them and encourage completion. A) Aesthetic B) Colorful C) Dull D) Long

A

In a text box, such as found in Microsoft Access, character data should be aligned on the _________ and numeric data on the _________. A) left, left B) left, right C) right, left D) right, right

B

In describing the value format of a data element, the symbol X(8) represents: A) eight digits B) eight alphanumeric characters C) a data structure or element that repeats eight times D) an elements that is found within eight data structures

B

In order to use structured English, which convention is not advisable? A) Express all logic in terms of sequential structures, decision structures, case structures, or iterations B) Use a blank line to separate sets of statements with different purposes C) Use and capitalize accepted keywords such as IF, THEN D) Be careful when using "and" and "or"

B

Which graphical user interface screen element is used to perform an action (such as click) A) check box B) command button C) drop-down list box D) list box E) radio button

B

Which is not one of the top five most legible combinations of foreground lettering on background? A) black on yellow B) green on black C) blue on white D) white on blue E) yellow on black

B

Which of the following does not necessarily need to be considered when building a Web Site? A) structure B) HTML expertise C) graphics D) navigation E) promotion

B

Which of the following is not a problem when creating decision tables? A) impossible situations B) too many conditions C) redundancy D contradictions

B

Which of the following is not one of the four values of agile modeling? A) communication B) technical skill C) simplicity D) courage

B

Which of these is not an advantage of prototyping? A) affords opportunity to change the system early in its development B) buffers users against computer malfunctioning C) helps prevent the adoption of inadequate systems D) presents more opportunities to improve the user's needs and expectations

B

Which of these reports describe output produced when certain conditions occur? A) detailed B) exception C) historical D) summary

B

_____________ software, such as Microsoft products or PeopleSoft may be used for prototyping A) POTS B) COTS C) DOTS D) MOTS

B

A derived data element is one that: A) is keyed, derived by the users B) has several different meanings, one for each user group C) is created by processes as a result of calculations or a series of decision-making statements D) has the displayed length and the stored length the same

C

A goal of producing process specifications is to: A) reduce process interactions B) build technical specifications for a specific computer language C) validate the system design, including data flow diagrams and the data dictionary D) Design computer input and output processes

C

In describing data structure, braces {} are used to indicate: A) either/or alternative B) optional C) iteration D) selection

C

In general, if many people need copies of output, which of these is the best alternative? A) audio B) CD ROM C) Web-based documents D) display screen

C

In order to build decision tables, what does the analyst not need to do? A) Eliminate any impossible situations B) Simplify the table as much as possible C) Determine the minimum size of the table D) Eliminate inconsistencies

C

Unlike the decision tree used in management science, what doesn't the analyst's tree contain? A) decisions B) conditions C) outcomes D) actions

C

Which is structured English not based on? A) instructions organized into nested and grouped procedures B) simple English statements C) unstructured logic D) add, multiply, move, and so on

C

Which is the correct choice? A) Use structured English when not every condition is relevant to evert action B) Use decision tables when communication to end users is important C) Use decision trees when the sequence of conditions and actions is critical D) Use decision tables when there are many repetitious actions

C

Which of the following is not a basic activity of agile development? A) coding B) listening C) documenting D) designing

C

Which of the following is not contained in the data repository? A) procedural logic B) use cases C) generated computer code D) screen and report design

C

Which of these is not a way users can be expected to help in prototyping A) experimenting with the prototype B) giving open reactions to the prototype C) providing the necessary technical expertise for interfacing with the database D) suggesting possible deletions to the prototype

C

If output is to be frequently accessed, which is the best alternative? A) audio B) CD ROM C) printer D) display screen or Web

D

In a decision table, contradictions occur when: A) an important condition is omitted B) when the situation cannot occur because there are two or more conditions that cannot occur at the same time C) identical sets of alternatives require the same action D) rules suggest different actions but satisfy the same conditions

D

In agile development _________ are derived by spoken interaction between developers and users, not on written communication A) design B) documentation C) feedback D) stories

D

In describing the data type of the value of a data element, a varchar data type: A) is used to represent elements for which the analyst needs to determine the length B) is an element that contains a check digit C) is used to represent a floating point number with an indeterminate number of decimal positions D) is used for data that can contain any number of characters (up to the database limit)

D

In designing a GUI screen, a default value of a data element can be displayed on: A) drop-down lists B) radio buttons C) check boxes D) all of the above

D

Process logic may be represented as: A) structured English B) a decision table C) a decision tree D) All of the above

D

Process specifications are sometimes called ____________, because they are a small portion of the total project specifications A) designs B) data flows C) information nodes D) minispecs

D

Which of the following can be used to communicate ideas that would otherwise remain fuzzy or unshaped? A) testing B) documenting C) scope D) coding

D

Which of the following is not an example of a keyword for structured English? A) IF B) DO C) PERFORM D) IS LIKE

D

Which of the following is not one of the basic structures used to code computer programs? A) sequential structure B) decision structure C) iteration structure D) computation

D

Which of the following is not one of the main problems that can occur in developing decision tables A) incompleteness B) impossible situations C) contradictions D) too many conditions

D

Which of the following is used to select data that is mutually exclusive A) check box B) text box C) text area D) radio button

D

Which of these sorting procedures can introduce bias into information? A) alphabetical B) chronological C) cost D) All of the above E) none of the above

D

Which is not an explanation of icons? A) pictorial, onscreen representations B) they symbolize computer actions that users may select using a mouse, keyboard, lighten, or joystick C) they serve functions similar to those of words D) they may replace functions in many menus E) meaning of icons is less quickly grasped than words

E

Which of these is not an objective of designing output? A) provide appropriate output distribution B) Choose the most effective output method C) Design output to serve a specific purpose D) Provide the output on time E) Sell the user on current forms

E