Question 1

Automated data dictionaries are useful for only printing summary lists of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

An analyst may develop the data flow diagram using a top-down method by using:

Accepted Answer

A)  algebraic notation. 
B)  structural records. 
C)  algebraic notation and structural records. 
D)  vertical expansion methodology. 
A)  algebraic notation. 
B)  structural records. 
C)  algebraic notation and structural records. 
D)  vertical expansion methodology. C

Question 3

A ________ is a large collection of information that is larger than a data dictionary.

Accepted Answer

A)  repository 
B)  schema 
C)  data element 
D)  data alias 
A)  repository 
B)  schema 
C)  data element 
D)  data alias A

Question 4

Extensible markup language (XML) is a language that can be used to exchange data between businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The data dictionary may be used to create:

Accepted Answer

A)  screens. 
B)  reports. 
C)  forms. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  screens. 
B)  reports. 
C)  forms. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

Which of the following is not included in an XML document type definition?

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of times an element repeats 
B)  an element that is optional 
C)  the rules for transforming the XML document into standard output 
D)  the attributes of an XML element 
A)  the number of times an element repeats 
B)  an element that is optional 
C)  the rules for transforming the XML document into standard output 
D)  the attributes of an XML element

Question 7

A zoned decimal is used to determine whether the XML document content is valid, that is, whether it conforms to the order and type of data that must be present in the document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Braces { } are used to indicate:

Accepted Answer

A)  either/or alternative. 
B)  optional. 
C)  repetitive elements. 
D)  selection. 
A)  either/or alternative. 
B)  optional. 
C)  repetitive elements. 
D)  selection.

Question 9

Data about data is called metadata.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A data flow that contains data that are used between processes is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  internal. 
B)  derived. 
C)  base. 
D)  iterative. 
A)  internal. 
B)  derived. 
C)  base. 
D)  iterative.

Question 11

What does this symbol represent [ ]?

Accepted Answer

A)  either/or situation 
B)  optional 
C)  iteration 
D)  selection 
A)  either/or situation 
B)  optional 
C)  iteration 
D)  selection

Question 12

The data dictionary can be used as a starting point for creating XML documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In XML, schemas become the metadata.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Since a single data flow may only show part of the collective data,

Accepted Answer

A)  the data store may be linked to several external structures defining the different data flows. 
B)  many data flows may have to be examined to determine the contents of a data store. 
C)  data stores must contain multiple redundant elements within repeating groups indicated by braces {}. 
D)  an alias must be used. 
A)  the data store may be linked to several external structures defining the different data flows. 
B)  many data flows may have to be examined to determine the contents of a data store. 
C)  data stores must contain multiple redundant elements within repeating groups indicated by braces {}. 
D)  an alias must be used.

Question 15

What is a reference work of data about data compiled by systems analysts?

Accepted Answer

A)  data dictionary 
B)  data flow diagrams 
C)  structured analysis 
D)  design 
A)  data dictionary 
B)  data flow diagrams 
C)  structured analysis 
D)  design

Question 16

In XML, tags become the metadata.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

XML is a way to define, sort, filter, and translate data into a universal data language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The correct determination of a(n) ________ length is important to avoid truncation.

Accepted Answer

A)  address 
B)  zip code 
C)  database 
D)  element 
A)  address 
B)  zip code 
C)  database 
D)  element

Question 19

A document type definition is used to determine if the XML document content is valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

XML is used when users have different computer (systems) and software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Automated data dictionaries are useful for only printing summary lists of data.

An analyst may develop the data flow diagram using a top-down method by using:

A ________ is a large collection of information that is larger than a data dictionary.

Extensible markup language (XML) is a language that can be used to exchange data between businesses.

The data dictionary may be used to create:

Which of the following is not included in an XML document type definition?

A zoned decimal is used to determine whether the XML document content is valid, that is, whether it conforms to the order and type of data that must be present in the document.

Braces { } are used to indicate:

Data about data is called metadata.

A data flow that contains data that are used between processes is called:

What does this symbol represent [ ]?

The data dictionary can be used as a starting point for creating XML documents.

In XML, schemas become the metadata.

Since a single data flow may only show part of the collective data,

What is a reference work of data about data compiled by systems analysts?

In XML, tags become the metadata.

XML is a way to define, sort, filter, and translate data into a universal data language.

The correct determination of a(n) ________ length is important to avoid truncation.

A document type definition is used to determine if the XML document content is valid.

XML is used when users have different computer (systems) and software.

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

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

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

Exam 8: Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Automated data dictionaries are useful for only printing summary lists of data.

An analyst may develop the data flow diagram using a top-down method by using:

A ________ is a large collection of information that is larger than a data dictionary.

Extensible markup language (XML) is a language that can be used to exchange data between businesses.

The data dictionary may be used to create:

Which of the following is not included in an XML document type definition?

A zoned decimal is used to determine whether the XML document content is valid, that is, whether it conforms to the order and type of data that must be present in the document.

Braces { } are used to indicate:

Data about data is called metadata.

A data flow that contains data that are used between processes is called:

What does this symbol represent [ ]?

The data dictionary can be used as a starting point for creating XML documents.

In XML, schemas become the metadata.

Since a single data flow may only show part of the collective data,

What is a reference work of data about data compiled by systems analysts?

In XML, tags become the metadata.

XML is a way to define, sort, filter, and translate data into a universal data language.

The correct determination of a(n) ________ length is important to avoid truncation.

A document type definition is used to determine if the XML document content is valid.

XML is used when users have different computer (systems) and software.

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

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

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