Question 1

________ are used when complex branching occurs in a structured decision process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision tables 
B)  Data dictionaries 
C)  Decision trees 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Decision tables 
B)  Data dictionaries 
C)  Decision trees 
D)  All of the above.

Question 2

In order to use structured English, which convention is not advisable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Express all logic in terms of sequential structures, decision structures, case structures, or iterations. 
B)  Blank a line and indent blocks of statements to show their hierarchy. 
C)  Use and capitalize accepted keywords such as IF, THEN. 
D)  Be careful when using "and" and "or." 
A)  Express all logic in terms of sequential structures, decision structures, case structures, or iterations. 
B)  Blank a line and indent blocks of statements to show their hierarchy. 
C)  Use and capitalize accepted keywords such as IF, THEN. 
D)  Be careful when using "and" and "or."

Question 3

When structured decisions are not complex, an appropriate technique for analyzing the decision process is the use of:

Accepted Answer

A)  CASE tools. 
B)  structured English. 
C)  decision trees. 
D)  decision diagrams. 
A)  CASE tools. 
B)  structured English. 
C)  decision trees. 
D)  decision diagrams.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Selection data dictionary entries become IF...THEN...ELSE structured English statements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List three of the five conventions that should be followed when using structured English.

Accepted Answer

1. Express all logic in terms of one of

Question 7

Use decision tables when you require a method that effectively avoids impossible situations, redundancies, and contradictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

While process specifications produce a precise description of what is accomplished, they are not detailed enough to validate the system design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Process descriptions may exist on a form or within a ________ repository.

Accepted Answer

A)  data 
B)  data dictionary 
C)  CASE tool 
D)  CASE diagram 
A)  data 
B)  data dictionary 
C)  CASE tool 
D)  CASE diagram

Question 10

In systems analysis, trees are used mainly for identifying and organizing conditions and actions in a completely structured decision process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Use decision trees when not every condition is relevant to every action (the branches are different).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Process logic may be represented as either structured English, a decision table, a decision tree, or a formula.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Besides the obvious advantage of clarifying the logic and relationships found in human languages, structured English has another important advantage as a communication tool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Decision trees are most often drawn on their side, with the root of the tree on the left-hand side paper, branching out to the right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a decision table, ________ occur(s) when rules suggest different actions but satisfy the same conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  contradictions 
B)  conditions 
C)  redundancy 
D)  incompleteness 
A)  contradictions 
B)  conditions 
C)  redundancy 
D)  incompleteness

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the three basic constructs used to code computer programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  sequence 
B)  selection 
C)  iteration 
D)  computation 
A)  sequence 
B)  selection 
C)  iteration 
D)  computation

Question 17

When creating process specifications, what needs to be done for manual tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Create well-defined procedures for employees performing the tasks. 
B)  Replace them with automated processes. 
C)  Outline the decisions using a decision tree. 
D)  Nothing, they are not part of processing specifications. 
A)  Create well-defined procedures for employees performing the tasks. 
B)  Replace them with automated processes. 
C)  Outline the decisions using a decision tree. 
D)  Nothing, they are not part of processing specifications.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a problem when creating decision tables?

Accepted Answer

A)  impossible situations 
B)  too many conditions 
C)  redundancy 
D)  contradictions 
A)  impossible situations 
B)  too many conditions 
C)  redundancy 
D)  contradictions

________ are used when complex branching occurs in a structured decision process.

In order to use structured English, which convention is not advisable?

When structured decisions are not complex, an appropriate technique for analyzing the decision process is the use of:

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

Selection data dictionary entries become IF...THEN...ELSE structured English statements.

List three of the five conventions that should be followed when using structured English.

Use decision tables when you require a method that effectively avoids impossible situations, redundancies, and contradictions.

While process specifications produce a precise description of what is accomplished, they are not detailed enough to validate the system design.

Process descriptions may exist on a form or within a ________ repository.

In systems analysis, trees are used mainly for identifying and organizing conditions and actions in a completely structured decision process.

Use decision trees when not every condition is relevant to every action (the branches are different).

Process logic may be represented as either structured English, a decision table, a decision tree, or a formula.

Besides the obvious advantage of clarifying the logic and relationships found in human languages, structured English has another important advantage as a communication tool.

Decision trees are most often drawn on their side, with the root of the tree on the left-hand side paper, branching out to the right.

In a decision table, ________ occur(s) when rules suggest different actions but satisfy the same conditions.

Which of the following is not one of the three basic constructs used to code computer programs?

When creating process specifications, what needs to be done for manual tasks?

Which of the following is not a problem when creating decision tables?

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling, Prototyping, and Scrum

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction and Ux Design

Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures

Quality Assurance and Implementation

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Exam 9: Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

________ are used when complex branching occurs in a structured decision process.

In order to use structured English, which convention is not advisable?

When structured decisions are not complex, an appropriate technique for analyzing the decision process is the use of:

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

Selection data dictionary entries become IF...THEN...ELSE structured English statements.

List three of the five conventions that should be followed when using structured English.

Use decision tables when you require a method that effectively avoids impossible situations, redundancies, and contradictions.

While process specifications produce a precise description of what is accomplished, they are not detailed enough to validate the system design.

Process descriptions may exist on a form or within a ________ repository.

In systems analysis, trees are used mainly for identifying and organizing conditions and actions in a completely structured decision process.

Use decision trees when not every condition is relevant to every action (the branches are different).

Process logic may be represented as either structured English, a decision table, a decision tree, or a formula.

Besides the obvious advantage of clarifying the logic and relationships found in human languages, structured English has another important advantage as a communication tool.

Decision trees are most often drawn on their side, with the root of the tree on the left-hand side paper, branching out to the right.

In a decision table, ________ occur(s) when rules suggest different actions but satisfy the same conditions.

Which of the following is not one of the three basic constructs used to code computer programs?

When creating process specifications, what needs to be done for manual tasks?

Which of the following is not a problem when creating decision tables?

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling, Prototyping, and Scrum

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction and Ux Design

Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures

Quality Assurance and Implementation

Filters