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?

Data type check (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a mandatory data item?

Username (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary output of an information system?

Reports (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Using default values (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fast-find feature?

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

What should help screens provide information about?

Menu choices, procedures, shortcuts, and errors (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To ensure consistency and clarity (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Specific, understandable, and professional (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To show on or off status (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should data validation rules be used in an interface?

After the user has entered the data (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

It improves data quality (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of managers typically want to see total figures?

Upper-level managers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when designing printed reports?

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

What should appear at the beginning of a report?

Report header (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a report footer?

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

What should page headers include?

Short but descriptive column headings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a page footer?

To display the page number (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of system documentation?

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

When is system documentation typically prepared?

During the systems analysis and systems design phases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does system documentation include?

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

What is the purpose of operations documentation?

To outline the operations of an organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does operations documentation typically include?

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

Who prepares application documentation?

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