Question 1

Using Gane and Sarson symbols, a DFD represents processes as rectangles with rounded corners. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

____ maintains consistency among DFDs by ensuring that input and output data flows align properly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Balancing 
B)  Indexing 
C)  Leveling 
D)  Exploding 
A)  Balancing 
B)  Indexing 
C)  Leveling 
D)  Exploding A

Question 3

In a data dictionary, data elements are combined into ____, which are meaningful combinations of data elements that are included in data flows or retained in data stores.

Accepted Answer

A)  fields 
B)  columns 
C)  records 
D)  decimals 
A)  fields 
B)  columns 
C)  records 
D)  decimals C

Question 4

In most data dictionaries, records are defined together with the data flows and data stores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n) ____ table shows a logical structure, with all possible combinations of conditions and resulting actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudo 
B)  logic 
C)  decision 
D)  validity 
A)  pseudo 
B)  logic 
C)  decision 
D)  validity

Question 6

The iteration structure is the completion of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  one or more process steps based on the results of a test or condition 
B)  steps in a chronological order, one after another 
C)  a process step that is repeated until a specific condition changes 
D)  a specific condition that is repeated until a process changes 
A)  one or more process steps based on the results of a test or condition 
B)  steps in a chronological order, one after another 
C)  a process step that is repeated until a specific condition changes 
D)  a specific condition that is repeated until a process changes

Question 7

-Among the symbols in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ receives input data and produces output that has a different content, form, or both.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-Among the symbols in the accompanying...

Question 8

Another term for business logic is business ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another term for business logic is business...

Question 9

Systems analysts call an entity that receives data from the system a source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain what a data dictionary is, making sure to include definitions of the terms data element and record in your explanation. Provide examples of each of these terms as you include them.

Accepted Answer

A data dictionary, or data repository, i

Question 11

DFD entities also are called ____________________, because they are data origins or final data destinations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of DFD entities also are called ____________________, because...

Question 12

If they pursue the four-model approach, which of the following is a likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Users will be unhappy. 
B)  Costs may be high. 
C)  It will not be possible to get a clear picture of the current system functions before modifications are made. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Users will be unhappy. 
B)  Costs may be high. 
C)  It will not be possible to get a clear picture of the current system functions before modifications are made. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 13

A DFD does not show the external entities that provide data to the system or receive output from the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many analysts follow a(n) ____________________, which means that they develop a physical model of the current system, a logical model of the current system, a logical model of the new system, and a physical model of the new system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many analysts follow a(n) ____________________, which means...

Question 15

When a context diagram is expanded into DFD diagram 0, all the connections that flow into and out of process 0 must be retained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The data dictionary usually records and describes a default value, which is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  specification of the set of values permitted for the data element 
B)  identification of the user(s) responsible for changing values for the data element 
C)  specification for the origination point for the data element's value 
D)  value for the data element if a value otherwise is not entered for it 
A)  specification of the set of values permitted for the data element 
B)  identification of the user(s) responsible for changing values for the data element 
C)  specification for the origination point for the data element's value 
D)  value for the data element if a value otherwise is not entered for it

Question 17

In a typical company, ____________________ might include calculating sales trends, filing online insurance claims, ordering inventory from a supplier's system, or verifying e-mail addresses for Web customers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a typical company, ____________________ might include...

Question 18

Balancing ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  uses a series of increasingly detailed DFDs to describe an information system 
B)  ensures that the input and output data flows of the parent DFD are maintained on the child DFD 
C)  uses a series of increasingly sketchy DFDs to describe an information system 
D)  ensures that the input and output data flows of the child DFD are maintained on the parent DFD 
A)  uses a series of increasingly detailed DFDs to describe an information system 
B)  ensures that the input and output data flows of the parent DFD are maintained on the child DFD 
C)  uses a series of increasingly sketchy DFDs to describe an information system 
D)  ensures that the input and output data flows of the child DFD are maintained on the parent DFD

Question 19

A ____ description documents the details of a functional primitive, which represents a specific set of processing steps and business logic.

Accepted Answer

A)  logic 
B)  primitive 
C)  process 
D)  function-based 
A)  logic 
B)  primitive 
C)  process 
D)  function-based

Question 20

-The selection structure is the completion of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  one or more process steps based on the results of a test or condition 
B)  steps in a chronological order, one after another 
C)  a process step that is repeated until a specific condition changes 
D)  a specific condition that is repeated until a process changes 
A)  one or more process steps based on the results of a test or condition 
B)  steps in a chronological order, one after another 
C)  a process step that is repeated until a specific condition changes 
D)  a specific condition that is repeated until a process changes

Using Gane and Sarson symbols, a DFD represents processes as rectangles with rounded corners. _________________________

____ maintains consistency among DFDs by ensuring that input and output data flows align properly.

In a data dictionary, data elements are combined into ____, which are meaningful combinations of data elements that are included in data flows or retained in data stores.

In most data dictionaries, records are defined together with the data flows and data stores.

A(n) ____ table shows a logical structure, with all possible combinations of conditions and resulting actions.

The iteration structure is the completion of ____.

-Among the symbols in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ receives input data and produces output that has a different content, form, or both.

Another term for business logic is business ____________________.

Systems analysts call an entity that receives data from the system a source.

Explain what a data dictionary is, making sure to include definitions of the terms data element and record in your explanation. Provide examples of each of these terms as you include them.

DFD entities also are called ____________________, because they are data origins or final data destinations.

If they pursue the four-model approach, which of the following is a likely outcome?

A DFD does not show the external entities that provide data to the system or receive output from the system.

Many analysts follow a(n) ____________________, which means that they develop a physical model of the current system, a logical model of the current system, a logical model of the new system, and a physical model of the new system.

When a context diagram is expanded into DFD diagram 0, all the connections that flow into and out of process 0 must be retained.

The data dictionary usually records and describes a default value, which is the ____.

In a typical company, ____________________ might include calculating sales trends, filing online insurance claims, ordering inventory from a supplier's system, or verifying e-mail addresses for Web customers.

Balancing ____.

A ____ description documents the details of a functional primitive, which represents a specific set of processing steps and business logic.

-The selection structure is the completion of ____.

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Exam 5: Data and Process Modeling

Using Gane and Sarson symbols, a DFD represents processes as rectangles with rounded corners. _________________________

____ maintains consistency among DFDs by ensuring that input and output data flows align properly.

In a data dictionary, data elements are combined into ____, which are meaningful combinations of data elements that are included in data flows or retained in data stores.

In most data dictionaries, records are defined together with the data flows and data stores.

A(n) ____ table shows a logical structure, with all possible combinations of conditions and resulting actions.

The iteration structure is the completion of ____.

-Among the symbols in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ receives input data and produces output that has a different content, form, or both.

Another term for business logic is business ____________________.

Systems analysts call an entity that receives data from the system a source.

Explain what a data dictionary is, making sure to include definitions of the terms data element and record in your explanation. Provide examples of each of these terms as you include them.

DFD entities also are called ____________________, because they are data origins or final data destinations.

If they pursue the four-model approach, which of the following is a likely outcome?

A DFD does not show the external entities that provide data to the system or receive output from the system.

Many analysts follow a(n) ____________________, which means that they develop a physical model of the current system, a logical model of the current system, a logical model of the new system, and a physical model of the new system.

When a context diagram is expanded into DFD diagram 0, all the connections that flow into and out of process 0 must be retained.

The data dictionary usually records and describes a default value, which is the ____.

In a typical company, ____________________ might include calculating sales trends, filing online insurance claims, ordering inventory from a supplier's system, or verifying e-mail addresses for Web customers.

Balancing ____.

A ____ description documents the details of a functional primitive, which represents a specific set of processing steps and business logic.

-The selection structure is the completion of ____.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Communication Tools

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

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