Question 1

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 2

-Among the symbols in the accompanying figure, a _____ is a path for data to move from one part of the information system to another.

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 3

Matching
​Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Shows how a system transforms input data into useful information

Accepted Answer

A) ​Balancing 
B) ​Structured analysis 
C) ​Leveling 
D) Data flow diagram (DF
D)  
E) Physical model
F)​Data dictionary
G)Decision table
H)​Logical model
I)​Data flow
J)Record 
A) ​Balancing 
B) ​Structured analysis 
C) ​Leveling 
D) Data flow diagram (DF
D)  
E) Physical model
F)​Data dictionary
G)Decision table
H)​Logical model
I)​Data flow
J)Record

Question 4

-In a data flow diagram (DFD), the Gane and Sarson symbol for a data flow is a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  segment of a differentiable curve 
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)  triangle, which may be shaded to make it look three-dimensional 
A)  segment of a differentiable curve 
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)  triangle, which may be shaded to make it look three-dimensional

Question 5

A data dictionary specifies a data element's _____, which is the set of values permitted for the data element.

Accepted Answer

A)  index 
B)  domain 
C)  array 
D)  record 
A)  index 
B)  domain 
C)  array 
D)  record

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

Later in the systems design phase, you build a logical model that describes how a system will be constructed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Deciding whether to explode a process further or determine that it is a functional primitive is a matter of experience, judgment, and interaction with programmers who must translate the logical design into code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

When a context diagram is expanded into data flow diagram (DFD) diagram 0, all the connections that flow into and out of process 0 must be retained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Matching
​Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Data flow diagram (DFD) component that represents one or more data items

Accepted Answer

A) ​Balancing 
B) ​Structured analysis 
C) ​Leveling 
D) Data flow diagram (DF
D)  
E) Physical model
F)​Data dictionary
G)Decision table
H)​Logical model
I)​Data flow
J)Record 
A) ​Balancing 
B) ​Structured analysis 
C) ​Leveling 
D) Data flow diagram (DF
D)  
E) Physical model
F)​Data dictionary
G)Decision table
H)​Logical model
I)​Data flow
J)Record

Question 14

Leveling is also called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  exploding 
B)  partitioning 
C)  decomposing 
D)  indexing 
A)  exploding 
B)  partitioning 
C)  decomposing 
D)  indexing

Question 15

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 16

Data flow diagram (DFD) entities are also called _____ because they are data origins or final data destinations.

Accepted Answer

A)  data stores 
B)  pseudocodes 
C)  terminators 
D)  gray holes 
A)  data stores 
B)  pseudocodes 
C)  terminators 
D)  gray holes

Question 17

Matching
​Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A data structure that contains a set of related data elements that are stored and processed together

Accepted Answer

A) ​Balancing 
B) ​Structured analysis 
C) ​Leveling 
D) Data flow diagram (DF
D)  
E) Physical model
F)​Data dictionary
G)Decision table
H)​Logical model
I)​Data flow
J)Record 
A) ​Balancing 
B) ​Structured analysis 
C) ​Leveling 
D) Data flow diagram (DF
D)  
E) Physical model
F)​Data dictionary
G)Decision table
H)​Logical model
I)​Data flow
J)Record

Question 18

_____ 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 19

In a data flow diagram (DFD), the Gane and Sarson symbol for a data store 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 20

The primary purpose of pseudocode is to describe the underlying business logic of code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Decision trees show the logic structure in a _____.

-Among the symbols in the accompanying figure, a _____ is a path for data to move from one part of the information system to another.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Shows how a system transforms input data into useful information

-In a data flow diagram (DFD), the Gane and Sarson symbol for a data flow is a _____.

A data dictionary specifies a data element's _____, which is the set of values permitted for the data element.

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

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

Later in the systems design phase, you build a logical model that describes how a system will be constructed.

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

Deciding whether to explode a process further or determine that it is a functional primitive is a matter of experience, judgment, and interaction with programmers who must translate the logical design into code.

-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.

When a context diagram is expanded into data flow diagram (DFD) diagram 0, all the connections that flow into and out of process 0 must be retained.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Data flow diagram (DFD) component that represents one or more data items

Leveling is also called _____.

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

Data flow diagram (DFD) entities are also called _____ because they are data origins or final data destinations.

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A data structure that contains a set of related data elements that are stored and processed together

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

In a data flow diagram (DFD), the Gane and Sarson symbol for a data store is a _____.

The primary purpose of pseudocode is to describe the underlying business logic of code.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Exam 5: Data and Process Modeling

Decision trees show the logic structure in a _____.

-Among the symbols in the accompanying figure, a _____ is a path for data to move from one part of the information system to another.

Matching ​Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Shows how a system transforms input data into useful information

-In a data flow diagram (DFD), the Gane and Sarson symbol for a data flow is a _____.

A data dictionary specifies a data element's _____, which is the set of values permitted for the data element.

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

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

Later in the systems design phase, you build a logical model that describes how a system will be constructed.

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

Deciding whether to explode a process further or determine that it is a functional primitive is a matter of experience, judgment, and interaction with programmers who must translate the logical design into code.

-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.

When a context diagram is expanded into data flow diagram (DFD) diagram 0, all the connections that flow into and out of process 0 must be retained.

Matching ​Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Data flow diagram (DFD) component that represents one or more data items

Leveling is also called _____.

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

Data flow diagram (DFD) entities are also called _____ because they are data origins or final data destinations.

Matching ​Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A data structure that contains a set of related data elements that are stored and processed together

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

In a data flow diagram (DFD), the Gane and Sarson symbol for a data store is a _____.

The primary purpose of pseudocode is to describe the underlying business logic of code.

Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

Analyzing the Business Case

Managing Systems Projects

Requirements Modeling

Object Modeling

Development Strategies

User Interface Design

Data Design

System Architecture

Managing Systems Implementation

Managing Systems Support and Security

Appendix-The Systems Analyst’s Toolkit

CASE Tools

Financial Analysis Tools

Internet Resource Tools

Filters

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Shows how a system transforms input data into useful information

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

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Data flow diagram (DFD) component that represents one or more data items

Matching Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A data structure that contains a set of related data elements that are stored and processed together