Conceptual Modeling and Informal Analysis Quiz

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What does the state of a system represent?

The size of the system

The number of end users

The software version

Conditions about the system (correct)

What is the purpose of using state in the partitioning process?

To create detailed analysis for each state (correct)

To determine the software version

To view the system as operating in multiple states

To identify the number of end users

In what type of software is the state approach commonly used?

Graphic design software

Real-time software or process-control software (correct)

Database management software

Operating system software

What characterizes the informal approach to analysis?

Strict adherence to defined methodology Signup and view all the answers

How is information obtained in the informal approach to analysis?

Through interaction with clients and end users Signup and view all the answers

What does the analyst do in the early meetings with clients and end-users in the informal approach to analysis?

Act as a listener and absorb information provided Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the usefulness of informal approaches to analysis?

They are not very risky in introducing errors. Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is often referred to as the structured analysis technique?

Data Flow Modeling Signup and view all the answers

What does a Data Flow Diagram (DFD) primarily aim to capture?

The flow of data through a system Signup and view all the answers

In Data Flow Modeling, what is a 'process' or a 'bubble'?

A data transformation agent Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the repository of various data flows defined in a Data Flow Diagram?

Data Dictionary Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is a top-down refinement technique used in structured analysis for producing specifications?

Structured analysis and specification Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of problem analysis in software design?

To understand the needs of the clients and users Signup and view all the answers

How is the complexity managed during software design?

Through decomposition and building structures as abstractions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of abstract requirements in software design?

To help in competitive bidding and feasibility analysis Signup and view all the answers

What approach is commonly used to start problem analysis in software design?

Divide and conquer by partitioning the problem into sub problems Signup and view all the answers

Why do clients and users often not fully understand all their needs for a new system?

Because the potential of the new system is often not fully appreciated Signup and view all the answers

How does problem analysis help in understanding the total problem in software design?

By understanding each sub problem and its relationship to other sub problems Signup and view all the answers