Question 1

One major advantage of using decision tables over other methods is that tables help the analyst ensure completeness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Use decision trees when communication to end users is important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Use decision tables when the sequence of conditions and actions is critical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Process logic may be represented as either structured English,a decision table,a decision tree,or a formula.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is structured English not based on?

Accepted Answer

A)  instructions organized into nested and grouped procedures
B)  simple English statements
C)  unstructured logic
D)  add,multiply,move,and so onE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Process specifications are sometimes called ________,because they are a small portion of the total project specifications.

Accepted Answer

A)  designs
B)  data flows
C)  information nodes
D)  minispecsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Process descriptions may exist on a form but not within a CASE tool repository.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In systems analysis,trees are used mainly for identifying and organizing conditions and actions in a completely structured decision process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Use decision trees when there are many repetitious actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In order to use structured English,which convention is not advisable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Express all logic in terms of sequential structures,decision structures,case structures,or iterations.
B)  Blank a line and indent blocks of statements to show their hierarchy.
C)  Use and capitalize accepted keywords such as IF,THEN.
D)  Be careful when using "and" and "or."E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

A goal of producing process specifications is to obtain a precise description of what is accomplished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Selection data dictionary entries become IF...THEN...ELSE structured English statements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List three of the five conventions that should be followed when using structured English.

Accepted Answer

1. Express all logic in terms of one of ...

Question 14

Business rules are the set of procedures,conditions or formulas that allow a corporation to run its business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is useful to combine conditions and actions when drawing decision trees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Use decision tables when you require a method that effectively avoids impossible situations,redundancies,and contradictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the advantage of using structured English to communicate with people in the organization?

Accepted Answer

Structured English can be taug...

Question 18

Which of the following is not a business rule format?

Accepted Answer

A)  business conditions and actions
B)  user ethics
C)  logical inferences
D)  processing sequencesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the main problems that can occur in developing decision tables?

Accepted Answer

A)  incompleteness
B)  impossible situations
C)  contradictions
D)  repetitionE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which is not one of three main advantages of a decision tree over a decision table?

Accepted Answer

A)  more correct as a communication tool
B)  sequential structure of decision tree branches
C)  conditions and actions of decision trees are found on some branches
D)  more readily understoodE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 9: Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Process logic may be represented as either structured English,a decision table,a decision tree,or a formula.

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Business rules are the set of procedures,conditions or formulas that allow a corporation to run its business.

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Process specifications are sometimes called ________,because they are a small portion of the total project specifications.

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A goal of producing process specifications is to obtain a precise description of what is accomplished.

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In order to use structured English,which convention is not advisable?

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One major advantage of using decision tables over other methods is that tables help the analyst ensure completeness.

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List three of the five conventions that should be followed when using structured English.

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What is the advantage of using structured English to communicate with people in the organization?

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It is useful to combine conditions and actions when drawing decision trees.

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Which of the following is not one of the main problems that can occur in developing decision tables?

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Which is structured English not based on?

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Use decision tables when you require a method that effectively avoids impossible situations,redundancies,and contradictions.

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Selection data dictionary entries become IF...THEN...ELSE structured English statements.

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Process descriptions may exist on a form but not within a CASE tool repository.

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Use decision trees when there are many repetitious actions.

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In systems analysis,trees are used mainly for identifying and organizing conditions and actions in a completely structured decision process.

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Use decision trees when communication to end users is important.

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Which is not one of three main advantages of a decision tree over a decision table?

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Use decision tables when the sequence of conditions and actions is critical.

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Which of the following is not a business rule format?

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