A Data Dictionary is created at which stage of the Systems Development cycle?
Conception 0%
Construction 0%
Design 0%
Analysis 0%
Initiation 0%
A Data Dictionary:
Is created in the Conception phase 0%
Defines the data types 0%
Identifies the external entities of the system 0%
Explains the coding logic 0%
Defines all the data elements and structures in the DFD 0%
A DFD is:
Generated in the Design phase 0%
Generated in the Construction phase 0%
The modern version of a Flow Chart 0%
Not helpful in explaining the system to the end user 0%
Mainly used at the system specification stage 0%
A person who is in charge of updating an account-holder's account would be depicted in a Data Flow Diagram by:
External Entity 0%
Will not be shown 0%
Data Flow 0%
Data Store 0%
The work being done (process) 0%
A process which generates outputs without any inputs is known as a:
White hole 0%
Black hole 0%
Consuming process 0%
Unproductive process 0%
Idle process 0%
A process which has inputs but no outputs is known as a:
Black hole 0%
Dead process 0%
Null process 0%
Empty process 0%
White hole 0%
A self-check digit is useful in detecting:
Transcription errors 0%
Transposition errors 0%
Transcription and transposition errors 0%
Random errors 0%
Transcription, transposition and random errors 0%
A structure chart is derived from a:
Hierarchy Chart 0%
Data Flow Diagram 0%
Warnier Orr Diagram 0%
ERD 0%
Gantt Chart 0%
A Structure chart:
Shows module inter-relationships in a hierarchical manner 0%
Shows the flow of data within a system 0%
Describes the internal structure of a program in a graphical manner 0%
Is a graphical representation of structured English 0%
Depicts data structures in the form of a chart 0%
A tabular representation of the Decision Tree is known as a:
Table 0%
Conditional table 0%
Check table 0%
Decision table 0%
Tree Table 0%
A top level DFD is generally referred to as a:
Context Analysis Diagram 0%
Structure Chart 0%
Data Dictionary 0%
Data Structure Diagram 0%
Hierarchy Chart 0%
CAD stands for:
Context Analysis Diagram 0%
Completed Analysis Diagram 0%
Compact Analyzed Diagram 0%
Contextual Analysis Diagram 0%
Combined Analysis Diagram 0%
CASE stands for:
Computer Aided Software Engineering 0%
Computer and Software Expert 0%
Computer and Software Education 0%
Computer and Systems Engineering 0%
Computer Aided Software Education 0%
Cohesion refers to:
Design of system as a hierarchy of modules 0%
The strength of relations between modules 0%
Strength of relations within a module 0%
Number of instructions composing a module 0%
Number of modules subordinate to calling module 0%
Data Dictionary keeps details of:
External entities 0%
Data stores and processes 0%
Data flows, external entities and data stores 0%
External entities and data flows 0%
Data flows, data stores, processes and external entities 0%
Given the following phases of Systems Development, arrange them in the correct order: 1 Analysis 2 Conception 3 Design 4 Construction 5 Initiation
2,5,1,3,4 0%
2,5,3,1,4 0%
5,1,3,2,4 0%
1,3,2,4,5 0%
1,2,3,4,5 0%
Given the following phases of waterfall model of systems development, arrange them in the correct order: 1 Analysis 2 Conception 3 Design 4 Construction 5 Initiation
2,5,1,3,4 0%
2,5,3,1,4 0%
5,1,3,2,4 0%
1,3,2,4,5 0%
1,2,3,4,5 0%
Given the following scenario, what is the number of conditions that will be used to draw a decision table? If the volume of sales is greater than 10,000 units and advance collected is 50% or more,...
HIPO:
Is used to describe the process logic 0%
Defines the relationship between the various entities 0%
Describes the flow of data through a system 0%
Stands for Hierarchical Input Programming and Output 0%
Is a commonly used method for developing systems software 0%
How are processes generally numbered in a DFD?
From left to right and top to bottom 0%
From left to right and bottom to top 0%
From top to bottom and left to right 0%
From top to bottom and right to left 0%
There is no prescribed numbering method 0%
Identify the correct sequence of the various types of testing:
Module, Unit and System 0%
Module, System and Unit 0%
Unit, Module and System 0%
System, Module and Unit 0%
Unit, System and Module 0%
In a Data Dictionary, process logic is described using:
Flowcharts and Structured English 0%
Decision Trees and Decision Tables 0%
Flowcharts and Decision Trees 0%
Decision Trees, Decision Tables and Structured English 0%
Decision Trees, Decision Tables and Flowcharts 0%
In which phase is the processing logic developed ?
Conception 0%
Construction 0%
Design 0%
Analysis 0%
Initiation 0%
In which phase of the SDLC will the document of Functional Specifications be generated?
Conception 0%
Construction 0%
Design 0%
Analysis 0%
Initiation 0%
In which phase of the System Development cycle is the Project Request form generated?
Conception 0%
Construction 0%
Design 0%
Analysis 0%
Initiation 0%
Normalization of data is done to:
Simplify retrieval 0%
Structure the data 0%
Simplify maintenance 0%
Structure the data and simplify maintenance 0%
Simplify retrieval, structure the data and simplify maintenance 0%
PERT stands for:
Program Error Reduction Technique 0%
Project Evaluation and Review Technique 0%
Program Evaluation and Review Technique 0%
Program Execution and Review Technique 0%
Project Execution and Review Technique 0%
Repository of data about data is depicted by:
DFD 0%
Data Dictionary 0%
Data Flow 0%
Data Store 0%
CAD 0%
SDLC stands for:
Systems Development Life Cycle 0%
Systems Deployment Life Cycle 0%
Systems Design Life Cycle 0%
Systems Design Logic and Code 0%
Systems Duration of Life Cycle 0%
System quality relates to:
Reliability 0%
Efficiency 0%
Reliability and efficiency 0%
Maintainability 0%
Reliability, efficiency and maintainability 0%
The Conception phase is related to:
Writing programs 0%
Developing the processing logic 0%
Determining the system feasibility 0%
Identifying the problem 0%
Deciding the functions of the system 0%
The document of functional specifications will be used by:
The Management 0%
The Analysis team 0%
The Design team 0%
The Construction team 0%
The Operators 0%
The graphical tool for describing decision logic in a data dictionary is:
Gantt Chart 0%
CAD 0%
DFD 0%
Decision Tree 0%
Structured English 0%
The smallest unit of data in a Data Dictionary is referred to:
Data structure 0%
Data store 0%
Data element 0%
Data flow 0%
Database 0%
The user manual is generated in which phase of the System Development cycle?
Conception 0%
Construction 0%
Design 0%
Analysis 0%
Initiation 0%
To achieve a good response time from OLTP, critical requirements are:
Efficient end users 0%
Faster disk access and efficient programming 0%
Faster disk access and efficient I/O controller 0%
Efficient end users, faster disk access and efficient I/O controller 0%
Faster disk access, efficient I/O controller and efficient programming 0%
Using a Decision Table, what is the maximum number of combinations that may arise for three conditions?
VTOC stands for:
Visual Table of Contents 0%
Visual Translation of Contents 0%
Visual Translation of Characters 0%
Visual Table of Characters 0%
Visual Table of Conversions 0%
Which design principle relates to the strength of relations within a module?
Coupling 0%
Cohesion 0%
Modularity 0%
Shared use 0%
Span of control 0%
Which of the following is not a part of the DFD?
Entity 0%
Data Store 0%
Disk Storage 0%
Process 0%
Data Flow 0%
Which of the following is not an important reason for creating a Data Dictionary?
To manage the detail in larger systems 0%
To document the features of the system 0%
To locate errors and omissions in the system 0%
To communicate a common meaning for all system elements 0%
To help in reviewing the progress of the project 0%
Which of the following regarding a DFD is incorrect?
It is different from a flowchart 0%
It is generated in the Analysis phase 0%
It is a graphical representation of the system 0%
It shows a sequence of steps 0%
It is a tool for Data Flow Analysis 0%
Which of the following should be avoided while drawing DFDs?
Numbering the processes 0%
Labeling the processes 0%
Depicting flow of control 0%
Showing the external entities 0%
Showing the data stores 0%
Which of the following statements is not true regarding Data Flow Diagrams?
They are graphical in nature 0%
They represent the working of the system 0%
They can be readily converted into a Structure Chart 0%
A circle in a DFD represents an entity 0%
They are of two types - physical and logical 0%
Which of the following statements, attributed to prototyping is not true?
It always gives faster performance than the actual system 0%
It encourages active end-user participation 0%
It is an active model that end-users can see, feel and experience 0%
It can accelerate several processes of Systems Design 0%
The prototype is actually a pilot or test model 0%
Which of the following symbols represents a process in a DFD?
Square 0%
Rectangle 0%
Rhombus 0%
Circle 0%
Line 0%
Which of the following tools would you use for project planning?
Structure Chart 0%
Data Flow Diagram 0%
PERT 0%
HIPO 0%
ERD 0%
Which phase of the Systems Development is concerned with determining the system feasibility?
Conception 0%
Construction 0%
Design 0%
Analysis 0%
Initiation 0%
Which phase of the Systems Development is concerned with writing programs?
Conception 0%
Construction 0%
Design 0%
Analysis 0%
Initiation 0%
Which principle of design relates to the design of the system as a hierarchy of modules?
Modularity 0%
Coupling 0%
Cohesion 0%
Span of Control 0%
Shared use 0%
Which tool is an effective means of relating input data to files and output reports?
Grid chart 0%
Pie chart 0%
Gantt chart 0%
Hierarchy chart 0%
Structure chart 0%
Which tool shows the hierarchy of the various modules in a system?
Warnier Orr Diagram 0%
PERT 0%
HIPO 0%
Hierarchy Chart 0%
ERD 0%
Which tool shows the processes and the sequence in which they are performed?
Hierarchy Chart 0%
Warnier Orr Diagrams 0%
VTOC 0%
Structure Chart 0%
Gantt Chart 0%
Which tool shows the relation between each of the documents making up a HIPO package?
Warnierr Orr Diagram 0%
Hierarchy Chart 0%
Structure Chart 0%
VTOC 0%
ERD 0%
You are designing a database. Which tool would be useful?
Warnier Orr Diagram 0%
Gantt Chart 0%
Entity Relationship Diagram 0%
Structure Chart 0%
Data Flow Diagram 0%
You want to describe the data flow in a system. Which tool would you use?
Structure Chart 0%
Data Chart 0%
Hierarchy Chart 0%
Flowchart 0%
Data Flow Diagram 0%
You want to plan your project. Which tool would you use?
Gantt Chart 0%
Structure Chart 0%
Hierarchy Chart 0%
Flowchart 0%
Warnier Orr Diagram 0%