ISAM 4635 Test-II Outline
Text: Systems Analysis & Design by Shelly, Cashman, Rosenblat
Chapter: Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
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Purpose of the data flow diagram
Difference between the logical and physical DFDs
Four elements of the DFD
Rules of DFD elements. See diagrams
Steps of developing various levels of DFDs
Given a description of a problem, one should be able to develop various
levels of DFDs. See an example project
Data dictionary - Purpose and process description
Balancing DFDs
Chapter: Implementation
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What is a structure chart? Know all symbols of the structure chart
Relationship of DFDs and structured charts
Other application development tools and coding
Methods and steps of testing an application
Various types of documentation for a system
Difference between the operational and test environment
Difference between various types of training
Effective methods of in-house training
Pros and cons of various methods of system changeover – risk and cost
Chapter: Operation and Support
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Relationship of maintenance with the systems development
Difference between the operational costs and maintenance costs
Examples of various of types of maintenance tasks
Maintenance activities as related to operational life of a system