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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a mandatory data item?

    <p>Username</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary output of an information system?

    <p>Reports</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should help screens provide information about?

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

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

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

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

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

    What type of managers typically want to see total figures?

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

    What is a key consideration when designing printed reports?

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

    What should appear at the beginning of a report?

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

    What is the purpose of a report footer?

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

    What should page headers include?

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

    What is the purpose of a page footer?

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

    What is the primary purpose of system documentation?

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

    When is system documentation typically prepared?

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

    What is the purpose of operations documentation?

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

    Who prepares application documentation?

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

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