Final Study Guide Flashcards
In the initial stage of design, what are business requirements converted into?
In the initial stage of design, business requirements are converted into system requirements.
Systems integration refers to what?
System integration is the combining of packaged software, legacy system, and new software.
Which is NOT a factor in choosing a development option?
a. Data base normalization
b. In-house experience
c. Time frame
d. Project skills
e. Project management
Data base normalization is not a factor in choosing a development option.
The objective of architecture design is to determine what?
The objective of architecture design is to determine what parts of the application software will be assigned to what hardware.
An n-tiered architecture is distinguished by what?
An n-tiered architecture is distinguished by the number of specialized server computers in the system.
Are client-server architectures more expensive or less expensive than client-based architectures?
Client-server architectures are cheaper than client-based architectures.
Interface evaluations almost always:
a) Identify improvements
b) Are conducted with other analysts in a structured walkthrough
c) Find coding errors
d) Are part of the training and implementation process
e) Cause additional scope creep in the project
Interface evaluations almost always identify improvements.
A ______ is an outline of the steps that the users perform to accomplish some part of their work.
A use scenario is an outline of the steps that the users perform to accomplish some part of their work.
A ___________ is used when you want to verify that data fits within correct minimum and maximum values.
A range check is used when you want to verify that data fits within correct minimum and maximum values.
Which is NOT true of Structure Charts when designing programs?
a) They show all the components of code that must be included in a program at a high level
b) They are arranged in a hierarchical format that implies sequence
c) They help analysts create programs that are easy to understand and maintain
d) They are generally implemented with control flags that pass from the control modules to the subordinate modules
e) They may have on-page and off-page connectors
Structure charts are not implemented with control flags passing from the control modules to the subordinates. Instead, control flags pass from the subordinates to the control module.
What are the main types of processes on a process model?
There are three types of processes on a process model:
- Afferent processes - Provide inputs
- Central processes - Critical functions
- Efferent processes - System outputs
