Question 1

A structure chart is a high-level diagram showing the organization and interactions of the different pieces of code within the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Summarize the quality checks that should be performed when reviewing structure charts.

Accepted Answer

Design the system so that there is a hig

Question 3

Because (a)preexisting code needs to be understood,organized,and pieced together;and (b)it is still common for the project team to have to write some code and adapt packages to the business environment,it is therefore good for analysts to fully understand program design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The fourth step in creating a Physical Data Flow Diagram is

Accepted Answer

A) Update the metadata in the CASE repository 
B) Draw a human-machine boundary 
C) Add implementation references 
D) Add system-related data stores, data flows and processes 
E) Update the data elements in the data flows 
A) Update the metadata in the CASE repository 
B) Draw a human-machine boundary 
C) Add implementation references 
D) Add system-related data stores, data flows and processes 
E) Update the data elements in the data flows

Question 5

A higher-level component that contains the logic for performing other modules and the components that it calls and controls is called a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) control module 
B) structure chart 
C) subordinate module 
D) super-ordinate 
E) top-down module chart 
A) control module 
B) structure chart 
C) subordinate module 
D) super-ordinate 
E) top-down module chart

Question 6

An afferent process is an input process on a structure chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During program design,analysts write programming code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An effective process is an output process on a structure chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is Fan-in and Fan-out?

Accepted Answer

Fan-in describes the number of control m

Question 10

Languages like Visual Basic are popular since they combine features of procedural,event-driven AND object-oriented programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Couples in structure charts always show two modules that are executed together and are drawn with horizontal lines at the top and bottom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A structure chart shows the components of code in a hierarchical format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

By definition,external entities on the DFD:

Accepted Answer

A) Are used as the starting point for the physical data flow diagram 
B) Are outside the scope of the system 
C) Will be the top of the structure chart 
D) Will become database table entries 
E) Are updated with metadata to become part of the physical DFD 
A) Are used as the starting point for the physical data flow diagram 
B) Are outside the scope of the system 
C) Will be the top of the structure chart 
D) Will become database table entries 
E) Are updated with metadata to become part of the physical DFD

Question 14

Generally,transaction structures occur at lower levels of a structure chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When drawing the human-machine boundary,all processes in the physical DFD will be automated,so only external entities will be excluded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A general suggestion about using couples in drawing structure charts is:

Accepted Answer

A) The use of many couples clarify the processing 
B) It is best to be conservative when applying couples to your diagram 
C) To use 'combination' couples when both data couples and control couples are needed 
D) You should have at least twice as many afferent couples as efferent couples 
E) Use only data couples and no control couples 
A) The use of many couples clarify the processing 
B) It is best to be conservative when applying couples to your diagram 
C) To use 'combination' couples when both data couples and control couples are needed 
D) You should have at least twice as many afferent couples as efferent couples 
E) Use only data couples and no control couples

Question 17

Compare and contrast cohesion and coupling.

Accepted Answer

Cohesion is how well a module does proce

Question 18

In designing programming specifications,the analyst needs to see what impact will happen if one line changes in one module and how that might affect other modules and processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the steps for converting a logical DFD into a physical DFD?

Accepted Answer

1)add implementation references;2)draw t

Question 20

Which is NOT a consideration when designing programs in the program design step?

Accepted Answer

A) Create maintainable systems 
B) Have designs that are modular 
C) Include flexibility 
D) Use COBOL for pseudocoding 
E) Use top-down modular approaches 
A) Create maintainable systems 
B) Have designs that are modular 
C) Include flexibility 
D) Use COBOL for pseudocoding 
E) Use top-down modular approaches

A structure chart is a high-level diagram showing the organization and interactions of the different pieces of code within the program.

Summarize the quality checks that should be performed when reviewing structure charts.

Because (a)preexisting code needs to be understood,organized,and pieced together;and (b)it is still common for the project team to have to write some code and adapt packages to the business environment,it is therefore good for analysts to fully understand program design.

The fourth step in creating a Physical Data Flow Diagram is

A higher-level component that contains the logic for performing other modules and the components that it calls and controls is called a _____.

An afferent process is an input process on a structure chart.

During program design,analysts write programming code.

An effective process is an output process on a structure chart.

What is Fan-in and Fan-out?

Languages like Visual Basic are popular since they combine features of procedural,event-driven AND object-oriented programming.

Couples in structure charts always show two modules that are executed together and are drawn with horizontal lines at the top and bottom.

A structure chart shows the components of code in a hierarchical format.

By definition,external entities on the DFD:

Generally,transaction structures occur at lower levels of a structure chart.

When drawing the human-machine boundary,all processes in the physical DFD will be automated,so only external entities will be excluded.

A general suggestion about using couples in drawing structure charts is:

Compare and contrast cohesion and coupling.

In designing programming specifications,the analyst needs to see what impact will happen if one line changes in one module and how that might affect other modules and processing.

What are the steps for converting a logical DFD into a physical DFD?

Which is NOT a consideration when designing programs in the program design step?

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

A structure chart is a high-level diagram showing the organization and interactions of the different pieces of code within the program.

Summarize the quality checks that should be performed when reviewing structure charts.

Because (a)preexisting code needs to be understood,organized,and pieced together;and (b)it is still common for the project team to have to write some code and adapt packages to the business environment,it is therefore good for analysts to fully understand program design.

The fourth step in creating a Physical Data Flow Diagram is

A higher-level component that contains the logic for performing other modules and the components that it calls and controls is called a _____.

An afferent process is an input process on a structure chart.

During program design,analysts write programming code.

An effective process is an output process on a structure chart.

What is Fan-in and Fan-out?

Languages like Visual Basic are popular since they combine features of procedural,event-driven AND object-oriented programming.

Couples in structure charts always show two modules that are executed together and are drawn with horizontal lines at the top and bottom.

A structure chart shows the components of code in a hierarchical format.

By definition,external entities on the DFD:

Generally,transaction structures occur at lower levels of a structure chart.

When drawing the human-machine boundary,all processes in the physical DFD will be automated,so only external entities will be excluded.

A general suggestion about using couples in drawing structure charts is:

Compare and contrast cohesion and coupling.

In designing programming specifications,the analyst needs to see what impact will happen if one line changes in one module and how that might affect other modules and processing.

What are the steps for converting a logical DFD into a physical DFD?

Which is NOT a consideration when designing programs in the program design step?

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