Question 1

A data flow diagram (DFD)shows _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  how data arerelated 
B)  what key fields are stored in the system 
C)  how a system transforms input data into useful information 
D)  what data is stored in the system 
A)  how data arerelated 
B)  what key fields are stored in the system 
C)  how a system transforms input data into useful information 
D)  what data is stored in the system

Question 2

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 3

When a data flow diagram (DFD)is exploded,the higher-level diagram is called the child diagram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a data flow diagram (DFD),the name of the process appears inside a rectangle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If they make use of the four-model approach,which is a likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  The time required to develop the model will increase. 
B)  Costs of developing a logical and physical model of the current system will decrease. 
C)  It will not be possible to get a clear picture of the current system functions before modifications are made. 
D)  The requirements of a new information system will always be different from those of the current information system. 
A)  The time required to develop the model will increase. 
B)  Costs of developing a logical and physical model of the current system will decrease. 
C)  It will not be possible to get a clear picture of the current system functions before modifications are made. 
D)  The requirements of a new information system will always be different from those of the current information system.

Question 6

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 7

Balancing _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

_____ is based on combinations of the three logical structures,or control structures,which serve as building blocks for the process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Modular design 
B)  Interface design 
C)  Visual design 
D)  Product design 
A)  Modular design 
B)  Interface design 
C)  Visual design 
D)  Product design

Question 9

A _____ shows a logical structure,with all possible combinations of conditions and resulting actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudo table 
B)  database table 
C)  decision table 
D)  validation table 
A)  pseudo table 
B)  database table 
C)  decision table 
D)  validation table

A data flow diagram (DFD)shows _____.

The iteration structure is the completion of _____.

When a data flow diagram (DFD)is exploded,the higher-level diagram is called the child diagram.

In a data flow diagram (DFD),the name of the process appears inside a rectangle.

If they make use of the four-model approach,which is a likely outcome?

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

Balancing _____.

_____ is based on combinations of the three logical structures,or control structures,which serve as building blocks for the process.

A _____ shows a logical structure,with all possible combinations of conditions and resulting actions.

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Exam 5: Data and Process Modeling

A data flow diagram (DFD)shows _____.

The iteration structure is the completion of _____.

When a data flow diagram (DFD)is exploded,the higher-level diagram is called the child diagram.

In a data flow diagram (DFD),the name of the process appears inside a rectangle.

If they make use of the four-model approach,which is a likely outcome?

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

Balancing _____.

_____ is based on combinations of the three logical structures,or control structures,which serve as building blocks for the process.

A _____ shows a logical structure,with all possible combinations of conditions and resulting actions.

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

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