Question 1

When determining the length for elements:

Accepted Answer

A) look at what the current length of data is and use that value. 
B) use values that other corporations have for similar elements. 
C) figure the amount of a numeric element and add a few characters for reasonable expansion. 
D) keep the value for the length small to save file space. 
A) look at what the current length of data is and use that value. 
B) use values that other corporations have for similar elements. 
C) figure the amount of a numeric element and add a few characters for reasonable expansion. 
D) keep the value for the length small to save file space.

Question 2

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 3

Data structures are those data items within the system that are not meaningful if broken down further.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

________ is usually the first component to be stored in the data dictionary.

Accepted Answer

A) Data flow 
B) Data direction 
C) Data mining 
D) Database schema 
A) Data flow 
B) Data direction 
C) Data mining 
D) Database schema

Question 5

The symbol X(8)represents:

Accepted Answer

A) eight digits. 
B) eight alphanumeric characters. 
C) a data structure or element that repeats eight times. 
D) an element that is found within eight data structures. 
A) eight digits. 
B) eight alphanumeric characters. 
C) a data structure or element that repeats eight times. 
D) an element that is found within eight data structures.

Question 6

What become(s)important for large systems that produce several thousand data elements requiring cataloging and cross-referencing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A(n)________ is a synonym or another name for the element,used by different users of systems.

Accepted Answer

A) alias 
B) schema 
C) alert 
D) varchar 
A) alias 
B) schema 
C) alert 
D) varchar

Question 8

Give two examples of elements that can be found in a data dictionary; one that has a standard length and one that does not have a standard length.

Accepted Answer

In the United States lengths for state n

Question 9

The data dictionary may be used to generate computer source code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ data structures include additional elements necessary for implementing the system.

Accepted Answer

A) Physical 
B) Logical 
C) Informational 
D) Logistical 
A) Physical 
B) Logical 
C) Informational 
D) Logistical

Question 11

Which of the following is included in a physical data structure?

Accepted Answer

A) codes that identify the status of a master record 
B) expansion area for file records 
C) the type of data structure,either for a screen or report 
D) editing criteria for the structure 
A) codes that identify the status of a master record 
B) expansion area for file records 
C) the type of data structure,either for a screen or report 
D) editing criteria for the structure

Question 12

A(n)________ element is one that has a smooth range of values.

Accepted Answer

A) absolute 
B) discrete 
C) variable 
D) continuous 
A) absolute 
B) discrete 
C) variable 
D) continuous

Question 13

XML is used when other systems or external organizations use the same software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n)________ value for an element is one that has certain fixed values.

Accepted Answer

A) absolute 
B) discrete 
C) variable 
D) continuous 
A) absolute 
B) discrete 
C) variable 
D) continuous

Question 15

Data about data is called metadata.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A default value on a GUI screen may be used for:

Accepted Answer

A) drop-down lists. 
B) radio buttons. 
C) check boxes. 
D) All of the above. 
A) drop-down lists. 
B) radio buttons. 
C) check boxes. 
D) All of the above.

Question 17

A base element is one that:

Accepted Answer

A) was initially keyed into the system. 
B) does not change over a period of time. 
C) is used within one and only one subsystem. 
D) is the result of a calculation or some other logic. 
A) was initially keyed into the system. 
B) does not change over a period of time. 
C) is used within one and only one subsystem. 
D) is the result of a calculation or some other logic.

Question 18

The ideal data dictionary is automated,interactive,online,and evolutionary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List three of the five main ways in which to use a data dictionary.

Accepted Answer

1. Validate the data flow diagram for co

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When determining the length for elements:

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

Data structures are those data items within the system that are not meaningful if broken down further.

________ is usually the first component to be stored in the data dictionary.

The symbol X(8)represents:

What become(s)important for large systems that produce several thousand data elements requiring cataloging and cross-referencing?

A(n)________ is a synonym or another name for the element,used by different users of systems.

Give two examples of elements that can be found in a data dictionary; one that has a standard length and one that does not have a standard length.

The data dictionary may be used to generate computer source code.

________ data structures include additional elements necessary for implementing the system.

Which of the following is included in a physical data structure?

A(n)________ element is one that has a smooth range of values.

XML is used when other systems or external organizations use the same software.

A(n)________ value for an element is one that has certain fixed values.

Data about data is called metadata.

A default value on a GUI screen may be used for:

A base element is one that:

The ideal data dictionary is automated,interactive,online,and evolutionary.

List three of the five main ways in which to use a data dictionary.

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

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

When determining the length for elements:

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

Data structures are those data items within the system that are not meaningful if broken down further.

________ is usually the first component to be stored in the data dictionary.

The symbol X(8)represents:

What become(s)important for large systems that produce several thousand data elements requiring cataloging and cross-referencing?

A(n)________ is a synonym or another name for the element,used by different users of systems.

Give two examples of elements that can be found in a data dictionary; one that has a standard length and one that does not have a standard length.

The data dictionary may be used to generate computer source code.

________ data structures include additional elements necessary for implementing the system.

Which of the following is included in a physical data structure?

A(n)________ element is one that has a smooth range of values.

XML is used when other systems or external organizations use the same software.

A(n)________ value for an element is one that has certain fixed values.

Data about data is called metadata.

A default value on a GUI screen may be used for:

A base element is one that:

The ideal data dictionary is automated,interactive,online,and evolutionary.

List three of the five main ways in which to use a data dictionary.

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

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