Question 1

In a data flow diagram (DFD),a spontaneous generation process is a process that has _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  no input 
B)  at least one output and one input,but the output obviously is insufficient to generate the input shown 
C)  no output 
D)  at least one input and one output,but the input obviously is insufficient to generate the output shown 
A)  no input 
B)  at least one output and one input,but the output obviously is insufficient to generate the input shown 
C)  no output 
D)  at least one input and one output,but the input obviously is insufficient to generate the output shown

Question 2

When a data flow diagram (DFD)is exploded,the lower-level diagram is referred to as the parent diagram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If processes must be performed in a specific sequence,the information should be documented in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  leveling guide 
B)  process descriptions 
C)  data dictionary 
D)  data flow diagram (DF
D)  
A)  leveling guide 
B)  process descriptions 
C)  data dictionary 
D)  data flow diagram (DF
D)

Question 4

Explain why an analyst may use a black box symbol.

Accepted Answer

In data flow diagrams,a process symbol c

Question 5

Define functional primitives and explain how they are used.

Accepted Answer

When a set of DFDs is created for a syst

Question 6

What makes one system more complex than another is the number of components,the number of levels,and the degree of interaction among its processes,entities,data stores,and data flows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  data store 
B)  data flow 
C)  process 
D)  gray hole 
A)  data store 
B)  data flow 
C)  process 
D)  gray hole

Question 8

The major benefit of _____ is that it gives a clear picture of current system functions before any modifications or improvements are made.

Accepted Answer

A)  the four-model approach 
B)  balancing 
C)  leveling 
D)  the Zachman Framework 
A)  the four-model approach 
B)  balancing 
C)  leveling 
D)  the Zachman Framework

Question 9

In addition to the Gane and Sarson symbol set,another popular symbol set is the _____ symbol set.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mantissa 
B)  Jira 
C)  Zachman 
D)  Yourdon 
A)  Mantissa 
B)  Jira 
C)  Zachman 
D)  Yourdon

Question 10

Many analysts follow _____,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

A)  a four-model approach 
B)  a process description 
C)  the Zachman Framework 
D)  the Gane and Sarson symbol 
A)  a four-model approach 
B)  a process description 
C)  the Zachman Framework 
D)  the Gane and Sarson symbol

Question 11

In data flow diagrams (DFDs),a process resembles a _____,where the inputs,outputs,and general functions of the process are known,but the underlying details are not shown.

Accepted Answer

A)  black box 
B)  terminator 
C)  business rule 
D)  decision table 
A)  black box 
B)  terminator 
C)  business rule 
D)  decision table

Question 12

In a data dictionary,any name other than the standard data element name is called a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  clone 
B)  cipher 
C)  alias 
D)  script 
A)  clone 
B)  cipher 
C)  alias 
D)  script

Question 13

_____ maintains consistency among data flow diagrams (DFDs)by ensuring that input and output data flows align properly.

Accepted Answer

A)  Balancing 
B)  Indexing 
C)  Adapting 
D)  Shipping 
A)  Balancing 
B)  Indexing 
C)  Adapting 
D)  Shipping

Question 14

In the systems design phase,a logical model is built that describes how the system will be constructed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a data flow diagram (DFD),systems analysts call an entity that receives data from the system a source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a data flow diagram (DFD),the Gane and Sarson symbol for an entity is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  rectangle with rounded corners 
B)  line with a single or double arrowhead 
C)  flat rectangle that is open on the right side and closed on the left side 
D)  rectangle,which may be shaded to make it look three-dimensional 
A)  rectangle with rounded corners 
B)  line with a single or double arrowhead 
C)  flat rectangle that is open on the right side and closed on the left side 
D)  rectangle,which may be shaded to make it look three-dimensional

Question 17

In modular design,_____ is also called looping.

Accepted Answer

A)  sequence 
B)  selection 
C)  iteration 
D)  process description 
A)  sequence 
B)  selection 
C)  iteration 
D)  process description

Question 18

A diverging data flow is a data flow in which the same data travels to two or more different locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Decision trees show the logic structure in a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical form that resembles a tree with the roots at the bottom and the branches at the top 
B)  horizontal form that resembles a tree with the roots at the left and the branches to the right 
C)  vertical form that resembles a tree with the roots at the top and the branches at the bottom 
D)  horizontal form that resembles a tree with the roots at the right and the branches to the left 
A)  vertical form that resembles a tree with the roots at the bottom and the branches at the top 
B)  horizontal form that resembles a tree with the roots at the left and the branches to the right 
C)  vertical form that resembles a tree with the roots at the top and the branches at the bottom 
D)  horizontal form that resembles a tree with the roots at the right and the branches to the left

Question 20

In a data dictionary,_____ refers to whether the data element contains numeric,alphabetic,or character values.

Accepted Answer

A)  pool 
B)  type 
C)  valence 
D)  domain 
A)  pool 
B)  type 
C)  valence 
D)  domain

In a data flow diagram (DFD),a spontaneous generation process is a process that has _____.

When a data flow diagram (DFD)is exploded,the lower-level diagram is referred to as the parent diagram.

If processes must be performed in a specific sequence,the information should be documented in the _____.

Explain why an analyst may use a black box symbol.

Define functional primitives and explain how they are used.

What makes one system more complex than another is the number of components,the number of levels,and the degree of interaction among its processes,entities,data stores,and data flows.

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

The major benefit of _____ is that it gives a clear picture of current system functions before any modifications or improvements are made.

In addition to the Gane and Sarson symbol set,another popular symbol set is the _____ symbol set.

Many analysts follow _____,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.

In data flow diagrams (DFDs),a process resembles a _____,where the inputs,outputs,and general functions of the process are known,but the underlying details are not shown.

In a data dictionary,any name other than the standard data element name is called a(n)_____.

_____ maintains consistency among data flow diagrams (DFDs)by ensuring that input and output data flows align properly.

In the systems design phase,a logical model is built that describes how the system will be constructed.

In a data flow diagram (DFD),systems analysts call an entity that receives data from the system a source.

In a data flow diagram (DFD),the Gane and Sarson symbol for an entity is a ____.

In modular design,_____ is also called looping.

A diverging data flow is a data flow in which the same data travels to two or more different locations.

Decision trees show the logic structure in a _____.

In a data dictionary,_____ refers to whether the data element contains numeric,alphabetic,or character values.

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Exam 5: Data and Process Modeling

In a data flow diagram (DFD),a spontaneous generation process is a process that has _____.

When a data flow diagram (DFD)is exploded,the lower-level diagram is referred to as the parent diagram.

If processes must be performed in a specific sequence,the information should be documented in the _____.

Explain why an analyst may use a black box symbol.

Define functional primitives and explain how they are used.

What makes one system more complex than another is the number of components,the number of levels,and the degree of interaction among its processes,entities,data stores,and data flows.

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

The major benefit of _____ is that it gives a clear picture of current system functions before any modifications or improvements are made.

In addition to the Gane and Sarson symbol set,another popular symbol set is the _____ symbol set.

Many analysts follow _____,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.

In data flow diagrams (DFDs),a process resembles a _____,where the inputs,outputs,and general functions of the process are known,but the underlying details are not shown.

In a data dictionary,any name other than the standard data element name is called a(n)_____.

_____ maintains consistency among data flow diagrams (DFDs)by ensuring that input and output data flows align properly.

In the systems design phase,a logical model is built that describes how the system will be constructed.

In a data flow diagram (DFD),systems analysts call an entity that receives data from the system a source.

In a data flow diagram (DFD),the Gane and Sarson symbol for an entity is a ____.

In modular design,_____ is also called looping.

A diverging data flow is a data flow in which the same data travels to two or more different locations.

Decision trees show the logic structure in a _____.

In a data dictionary,_____ refers to whether the data element contains numeric,alphabetic,or character values.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Engineering

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

Filters