Question 1

The 'transform structure' on a structure chart has a control module that calls several subordinate modules,after which something happens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the difference between transaction structures and transform structures on a structure chart?

Accepted Answer

TrAns:action structures generally are fo

Question 3

Pseudocode communicates the basic logic and programming structures that will be used in the implementation period without referencing the syntax of a specific programming language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Pseudocode is:

Accepted Answer

A) A language popularized by Feinstein and Longenecker in the 1990's 
B) A detailed outline of the lines of code that need to be written 
C) A 'pretend' syntax inherent in all CASE tools 
D) The translation of code into ASCII 
E) A dialect of Visual Basic only used in program design 
A) A language popularized by Feinstein and Longenecker in the 1990's 
B) A detailed outline of the lines of code that need to be written 
C) A 'pretend' syntax inherent in all CASE tools 
D) The translation of code into ASCII 
E) A dialect of Visual Basic only used in program design

Question 5

In program design,which NOT an activity done by analysts?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine what program will be written 
B) Create instructions for the programmers about how the code should be written 
C) Identify how the pieces of code will fit together 
D) Create physical data flow diagrams 
E) Develop the database schema 
A) Determine what program will be written 
B) Create instructions for the programmers about how the code should be written 
C) Identify how the pieces of code will fit together 
D) Create physical data flow diagrams 
E) Develop the database schema

Question 6

Because project teams rely more on packaged software,program design is no longer needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An off-page connector looks like 'home plate' in baseball,and identifies where a part of the structure chart is continued on another page .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a structure chart,the element that communicates that a message or a system flag is being passed from one module to another is known as a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) conditional line 
B) connector 
C) control couple 
D) data couple 
E) loop 
A) conditional line 
B) connector 
C) control couple 
D) data couple 
E) loop

Question 9

As a structure chart is constructed,it is generally best to build modules with:

Accepted Answer

A) Low cohesion 
B) Low coupling 
C) Low fan-out 
D) Low fan-in 
E) Low use of data coupling 
A) Low cohesion 
B) Low coupling 
C) Low fan-out 
D) Low fan-in 
E) Low use of data coupling

Question 10

A good indication of needing a transaction structure on a structure chart occurs when a DFD shows a single data flow entering a process that produces multiple data flows as outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Structure charts show: sequence,selection and iteration.What are these factors?

Accepted Answer

Sequence shows the execution order of mo

Question 12

TJ wants to break his pseudocode specifications into modules since modules are easier to maintain,are reusable and have less redundancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Human-Machine Boundary

Accepted Answer

A) Is the keyboard and screen 
B) Builds on research in ergonometry 
C) Is a line drawn on the physical DFD to separate human action from automated processes 
D) Is a part of developing the HCI interface 
E) Separates where manual processes are separated by human completed processes 
A) Is the keyboard and screen 
B) Builds on research in ergonometry 
C) Is a line drawn on the physical DFD to separate human action from automated processes 
D) Is a part of developing the HCI interface 
E) Separates where manual processes are separated by human completed processes

Question 14

Which is NOT a symbol used in drawing structure charts?

Accepted Answer

A) A two-headed data flow arrow 
B) A data couple indicated by an arrow and an empty circle 
C) A loop arc showing iteration 
D) An off-page connector (which looks like home-plate in baseball) 
E) A line with a diamond indicating a conditional activity 
A) A two-headed data flow arrow 
B) A data couple indicated by an arrow and an empty circle 
C) A loop arc showing iteration 
D) An off-page connector (which looks like home-plate in baseball) 
E) A line with a diamond indicating a conditional activity

Question 15

Control couples show the passing of parameters or system related messages between modules (like 'end-of-file').

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As a structure chart is constructed,it is generally best to build modules with:

Accepted Answer

A) High cohesion 
B) Highly coupled 
C) High fan-out 
D) Have the word "and" in the module title 
E) A high level of coincidental cohesion 
A) High cohesion 
B) Highly coupled 
C) High fan-out 
D) Have the word "and" in the module title 
E) A high level of coincidental cohesion

Question 17

Amy is an analyst for an automatic payment system.She knows that she will need to create a modular,flexible plan for programmers to follow so that the ensuing system will be maintainable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A temptation that is common in the program design phase is:

Accepted Answer

A) To add additional modules, and processes 
B) To jump into actual coding and programming without much thought or planning 
C) To delete manual processes from implementation 
D) To automate all processes, even ones that are best left as manual processes 
E) Create user interfaces with lots of colors, fonts, and enhanced graphics 
A) To add additional modules, and processes 
B) To jump into actual coding and programming without much thought or planning 
C) To delete manual processes from implementation 
D) To automate all processes, even ones that are best left as manual processes 
E) Create user interfaces with lots of colors, fonts, and enhanced graphics

Question 19

Data couples are shown by arrows with empty circles and show how data flows between modules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Reusable modules,which are represented in the structure chart as rectangles with vertical lines on both sides,may often appear several times in a structure chart.These are called _____ modules.

Accepted Answer

A) conditional 
B) control 
C) library 
D) loop 
E) off-page connector 
A) conditional 
B) control 
C) library 
D) loop 
E) off-page connector

The 'transform structure' on a structure chart has a control module that calls several subordinate modules,after which something happens.

What is the difference between transaction structures and transform structures on a structure chart?

Pseudocode communicates the basic logic and programming structures that will be used in the implementation period without referencing the syntax of a specific programming language.

Pseudocode is:

In program design,which NOT an activity done by analysts?

Because project teams rely more on packaged software,program design is no longer needed.

An off-page connector looks like 'home plate' in baseball,and identifies where a part of the structure chart is continued on another page .

In a structure chart,the element that communicates that a message or a system flag is being passed from one module to another is known as a(n)_____.

As a structure chart is constructed,it is generally best to build modules with:

A good indication of needing a transaction structure on a structure chart occurs when a DFD shows a single data flow entering a process that produces multiple data flows as outputs.

Structure charts show: sequence,selection and iteration.What are these factors?

TJ wants to break his pseudocode specifications into modules since modules are easier to maintain,are reusable and have less redundancy.

The Human-Machine Boundary

Which is NOT a symbol used in drawing structure charts?

Control couples show the passing of parameters or system related messages between modules (like 'end-of-file').

As a structure chart is constructed,it is generally best to build modules with:

Amy is an analyst for an automatic payment system.She knows that she will need to create a modular,flexible plan for programmers to follow so that the ensuing system will be maintainable.

A temptation that is common in the program design phase is:

Data couples are shown by arrows with empty circles and show how data flows between modules.

Reusable modules,which are represented in the structure chart as rectangles with vertical lines on both sides,may often appear several times in a structure chart.These are called _____ modules.

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters

Exam 10: Program Design

The 'transform structure' on a structure chart has a control module that calls several subordinate modules,after which something happens.

What is the difference between transaction structures and transform structures on a structure chart?

Pseudocode communicates the basic logic and programming structures that will be used in the implementation period without referencing the syntax of a specific programming language.

Pseudocode is:

In program design,which NOT an activity done by analysts?

Because project teams rely more on packaged software,program design is no longer needed.

An off-page connector looks like 'home plate' in baseball,and identifies where a part of the structure chart is continued on another page .

In a structure chart,the element that communicates that a message or a system flag is being passed from one module to another is known as a(n)_____.

As a structure chart is constructed,it is generally best to build modules with:

A good indication of needing a transaction structure on a structure chart occurs when a DFD shows a single data flow entering a process that produces multiple data flows as outputs.

Structure charts show: sequence,selection and iteration.What are these factors?

TJ wants to break his pseudocode specifications into modules since modules are easier to maintain,are reusable and have less redundancy.

The Human-Machine Boundary

Which is NOT a symbol used in drawing structure charts?

Control couples show the passing of parameters or system related messages between modules (like 'end-of-file').

As a structure chart is constructed,it is generally best to build modules with:

Amy is an analyst for an automatic payment system.She knows that she will need to create a modular,flexible plan for programmers to follow so that the ensuing system will be maintainable.

A temptation that is common in the program design phase is:

Data couples are shown by arrows with empty circles and show how data flows between modules.

Reusable modules,which are represented in the structure chart as rectangles with vertical lines on both sides,may often appear several times in a structure chart.These are called _____ modules.

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Dennis/wixom/roth

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters