System Analysis final

How many columns would a table with seven conditions with yes or no alternatives have? -64 -128 -256 -512

128

On an activity diagram, what is used to show partitioning? -A synchronization bar -A swimlane -A diamond -A filled-in circle

A swimlane

In order to use structured English, which convention is not advisable? -Express all logic in terms of sequential structures, decision structures, case structures, or iterations -Blank a line and indent blocks of statements to show their hierarchy -Use and capitalize accepted keywords such as IF, THEN -Be careful when using "and" and "or."

Blank a line and indent blocks of statements to show their hierarchy

A template that the analyst may use when beginning to model or talk about the system from an O-O perspective is called a: -CRC card -UML descriptor -Whole-Part structure -Design layer.

CRC card

Which of the following is not one of the six most commonly used UML diagrams -Activity diagram -CRC card relationship diagram -Use case diagram -State Chart

CRC card relationship diagram

Which of the following is a structural diagram? -Use case diagram -Statechart diagram -Sequence diagram -Class diagram.

Class diagram

When iteration is indicated for an element or a group of elements in the data dictionary: -When iteration is indicated for an element or a group of elements in the data dictionary -an IF..THEN...ELSE structured must be present in the structured English statements -DO WHILE, DO UNTIL, or PERFORM UNTIL structured English statements must be included -a decision table must be used to depict the logic.

DO WHILE, DO UNTIL, or PERFORM UNTIL structured English statements must be included

Which of the following is not one of the main components of UML? -Things -Relationships -Entities -Diagrams

Entities

Which of the following is the main goal of the object-oriented approach? -Maintaining systems -Minimizing the impact of change -Reusability -Functional control

Reusability

Which of these is not an objective of designing output? -Provide appropriate output distribution -Choose the most effective output method -Design output to serve a specific purpose -Provide the output on time5.Sell the user on current forms

Sell the user on current forms

Which of the following is not a way to store and retransmit data from a Web page -Store the information in a cookie -Include the information in the URL -Store the data in a message queue -Include the data in a hidden field

Store the data in a message queue

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

Use decision trees when the sequence of conditions and actions is critical

When classes are involved in inheritance, another name for a child class is: -a base class -a derived class -a superclass -an instantiated class.

a derived class

Data structures are described using ________ notation. -relational -metadatic -geometric -algebraic

algebraic

An analyst may develop the data flow diagram using a top-down method by using: -algebraic notation -structural records -algebraic notation and structural records -vertical expansion methodology

algebraic notation and structural records

A default value on a GUI screen may be used for: -drop-down lists -radio buttons -check boxes -all of the above

all of the above

Process logic may be represented as -structured English -a decision table -a decision tree -a formula.5.all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following may be created by transforming an XML document? -Web page -A portable document format (PDF) file -Output for a handheld device -All of the above

all of the above

Which of these sorting procedures can introduce bias into information? -alphabetical -chronological -cost -all of the above

all of the above

When selection is indicated for elements in the data dictionary: -a simple sequence of structured English statements is all that is necessary -an IF...THEN...ELSE structure must be present in the structured English statements -DO WHILE, DO UNTIL, or PERFORM UNTIL structured English statements must be included -a decision tree must be used to depict the logic.

an IF...THEN...ELSE structure must be present in the structured English statements

Which of these does not focus on the relationship between the system analyst and the user with respect to output? -awareness of the sources of bias -creating flexible output -interactive design4.informing those concerned with output's biases

awareness of the sources of bias

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

check box

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

codes that identify the status of a master record.

Which is not a guideline for display screen design? -Keep the screen simple -Keep the screen presentation consistent -Facilitate user movement among screens -Create an attractive screen.

create an attractive screen

What is a reference work of data about data compiled by systems analysts? -data dictionary -data flow diagrams- structured analysis -design

data dictionary

Well-designed input forms and display screens should meet all of the following objectives EXCEPT: -effectiveness -accuracy -ease of use -efficiency

efficiency

What does this symbol represent [ ]? -either/or alternative -optional -iteration -selection

either/or alternative

When determining the length for elements: -look at what the current length of data is and use that value -use values that other corporations have for similar elements -figure the amount of a numeric element and add a few characters for reasonable expansion -keep the value for the length small to save file space

figure the amount of a numeric element and add a few characters for reasonable expansion

Which of the following is not contained in the repository? -procedural logic -use cases -generated computer code -screen and report design

generated computer code

Which is not one of the top five most legible combinations of foreground lettering on background? -black on yellow -green on black -blue on white -white on blue -yellow on black

green on black

Which of the following fields do not take up any space on the Web page, and can contain only a name and a value? -Radio buttons -Check boxes -Spin buttons -Sliders -Hidden fields

hidden fields

In a text box, such as found in Microsoft Access, character data should be aligned on the ________ and numeric data on the ________ -left, left -left, right -right, left -right, right

left, right

Process specifications are sometimes called ________, because they are a small portion of the total project specifications -designs -data flows -information nodes -minispecs

minispecs

Which of the following is not a good situation for using video clips? -providing brief training episodes that are job specific -monitoring employee behaviors -showing how to perform an action -distance collaboration

monitoring employee behaviors

Elements on a data flow going into or out from a data store: -must be created by the process linking to the data store -must be base elements -must be on a data flow that is input to the process that creates the output that is going to the data store -must be contained by the data store

must be contained by the data store

Unlike the decision tree used in management science, what doesn't the analyst's tree contain? -decisions -conditions -outcomes -actions

outcomes

Which leaves a stub behind as a record when separated? -all specialty form -perforated form -continuous-feed form -multiple-part form

perforated forms

Primitive process specifications are not produced for: -processes that use decision trees -processes for which pre-written code already exists -processes that involve complex editing -all of the above

processes for which pre-written code already exists

Which of the following is used to select data that is mutually exclusive? -check box -text box -radio button -text area

radio button

Which are not useful design elements to make forms attractive? -type fonts -line weights -separating categories and subcategories -proper layout and flow -regular spacing between lines

regular spacing between lines

Which of the following is not a form of electronic output? -fax -email -Report -bulletin board messages

report

Push technology is used to: -send solicited or unsolicited information to a customer -force users to respond to a Web page -obtain survey information from unsuspecting individuals -upgrade user browsers automatically.

send solicited or unsolicited information to a customer service

Which graphical user interface screen element is used to select data that has continuous values? -check box -sliders -drop-down list box -list box -radio button

sliders

Planning the ________ of a Web site is one of the most important steps in developing a professional Web site. -structure -HTML expertise -graphics -navigation -promotion

structure

An advantage that pull technology has is: -there is usually only one day in delivery of the document -the document may by mounted on the Web -there is no need for a color printer, since the document is simple black and white -the document may be easily modified by other users.

the document may be mounted on the web

On a sequence diagram, a lateral bar or vertical rectangle is used to represent: -messages sent between classes -the time sequence of activities -the focus of control, when an object is busy doing things -the lifeline for the class or object.

the focus of control, when an object is busy doing things

Objects are part of a general concept called classes. T/F

true

Which of these serves as both input and output? -external output -internal output -pre-printed documents -turnaround documents

turnaround documents

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

validate the system design, including data flow diagrams and the data dictionary

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

web-based documents