Software Engineering CS391
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What type of check ensures that the data follows a specific order?

  • Existence check (correct)
  • Data type check
  • Validity check
  • Sequence check

What type of report produces one or more lines of output for each record processed?

  • Detail report (correct)
  • Exception report
  • Trend report
  • Summary report

What is the purpose of an exception report?

  • To display only records that require action (correct)
  • To display all records
  • To display summary statistics
  • To display detailed information

What type of check ensures that a field contains only numbers?

<p>Data type check (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a mandatory data item?

<p>Username (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary output of an information system?

<p>Reports (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can enhance user productivity when the majority of values in a field are the same?

<p>Using default values (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fast-find feature?

<p>To display a list of possible values as soon as users enter the first few letters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should help screens provide information about?

<p>Menu choices, procedures, shortcuts, and errors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should happen when a user-entered command contains an error?

<p>The erroneous part should be highlighted and allow the user to correct it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should messages be displayed at a logical place on the screen?

<p>To ensure consistency and clarity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to provide a text explanation for an icon or image on a control button?

<p>A mouse hover with a pop-up box (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the characteristics of the messages used in an interface?

<p>Specific, understandable, and professional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the opening screen in an application?

<p>To display the primary options and allow users to navigate the system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a toggle button in an interface?

<p>To show on or off status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should data validation rules be used in an interface?

<p>After the user has entered the data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Radio buttons in an interface?

<p>To allow users to select a single option from a list of mutually exclusive options (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of reducing input errors in an interface?

<p>It improves data quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of managers typically want to see total figures?

<p>Upper-level managers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when designing printed reports?

<p>The report should be easy to read (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should appear at the beginning of a report?

<p>Report header (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a report footer?

<p>To include grand totals for numeric fields (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should page headers include?

<p>Short but descriptive column headings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a page footer?

<p>To display the page number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of system documentation?

<p>To provide reference material for programmers and analysts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is system documentation typically prepared?

<p>During the systems analysis and systems design phases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does system documentation include?

<p>Data dictionary entries, data flow diagrams, object models, screen layouts, and source documents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of operations documentation?

<p>To outline the operations of an organization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does operations documentation typically include?

<p>Detailed step-by-step instructions for performing specific tasks or processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who prepares application documentation?

<p>Software engineer/Analyst (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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