1. CPU Group Chapter 8 Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

2. Visit http://www.visibl e.com/Download/ Analyst/va2008. exe Download file and “Save” it to your computer

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5. 1.Extract download file to your computer 2.Run Visible Analyst 3.Click Tools => Restore 4.Browse “Backup File Name” to file directory you extract to 5.Browse “Target Directory” to directory you want to save project 6.Click “OK”

6. CPU group will show you guys a questions on projector.CPU group will show you guys a questions on projector. Read the question and figured out “How to do” on your computer within 3 minutes.Read the question and figured out “How to do” on your computer within 3 minutes. If you know how to, please raise your handIf you know how to, please raise your hand Come to in front of class and show us!!Come to in front of class and show us!! If your solution is right, you’ll get a present from usIf your solution is right, you’ll get a present from us If your solution is wrong, you’ll get a big Boooooooooo and we’ll show you guys how to complete the assignment.If your solution is wrong, you’ll get a big Boooooooooo and we’ll show you guys how to complete the assignment.

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8. Use Visible Analyst to view the “Computer Master” data storeUse Visible Analyst to view the “Computer Master” data store Jump to the data structure and browse the elements and structural recordJump to the data structure and browse the elements and structural record

9. 1.Double click on the Data Store folder on the directory listing 2.then double click on the Computer Master File or click Repository, Define, Search, then press the letter c, and scroll to the Computer Master File.

10. Print the “Software Master” record using the “Report” featurePrint the “Software Master” record using the “Report” feature

11. 1.Click “Repository” => Report

12. Use the “Jump” button to move to the “Software Record Structure”Use the “Jump” button to move to the “Software Record Structure” Delete the following elements:Delete the following elements: –Active Software Code –Installation Computer –Software Expert

13. Modify the “Software Changes” record, supplying changes to the “Software Master” record. The modifications are as follows A.Add a primary key in front of the “Software Inventory Number” B.Add the following elements: A.Computer Brand B.Computer Model C.Memory Required D.Monitor Required E. Printe r Requir ed F. Site License G. Number of Copies

14. [pk]Software Inventory Number + Title + Operating System + Version Number + Publisher + Software Category + Cost + Site License + Number Of Copies + Computer Type Code + Minimum Processor + Computer Brand + Computer Model + Memory Required + Monitor Required + Printer Required +

15. Modify the “Computer Add Transaction” record, which contains new computer records to be placed on the “Computer Master” data store A.Insert the “Brand Name” and “Model” above the “Serial Number” B.Place the “Campus Location” and “Room Location” after the “Serial Number” C.Add the following elements at the bottom of the list A.Hard Drive 1 B.Hard Drive 2 C.CD-RW D.Delete the “Internal Boards” element, which will be determined after the computer installation.

16. Modify the “Installed Software Transaction”, which is used to update the “Software Master” and to produce the “Software Installation Listing”Modify the “Installed Software Transaction”, which is used to update the “Software Master” and to produce the “Software Installation Listing” Delete the “Title” and “Version Number”, because they maybe obtained from the “Software Master” and are redundant keying.Delete the “Title” and “Version Number”, because they maybe obtained from the “Software Master” and are redundant keying. Add the “Hardware Inventory Number”, specifying the instalation computerAdd the “Hardware Inventory Number”, specifying the instalation computer Delete the “Campus Location” and “Room Location”, because they are elements of the installation computerDelete the “Campus Location” and “Room Location”, because they are elements of the installation computer

17. 1.Double click “Installed Software Transaction ” under “Data Structure” 2.Delete “Title” and “Version Number ” 3.Add “Hardware Inventory Number” 4.Delete “Campus Location” and “Room Location”

18. View the alias entry for the “Software Master” table

19. 1.Double click “Alias” 2.Double click “Software Master Table” 3.Click on flied “Alias” and click “Jump”

20. Modify the “Installed Software” data store.Modify the “Installed Software” data store. Add the composition recordAdd the composition record “Installed Software Transaction”“Installed Software Transaction” The index elements are “Software Inventory Number” and “Hardware Inventory Number”The index elements are “Software Inventory Number” and “Hardware Inventory Number”

21. 1.Double click “Installed Software” under “Data Store” 2.Click 3.Type “Installed Software Transaction”

23. Define the data store SOFTWARE LOG FILE. This file is used to store information on the new software records, plus the date, time, and user ID of the person entering the record. Index elements are SOFTWARE INVENTORY NUMBER, TITLE, VERSION (a concatenated key), and SOFTWARE CATEGORY.

24. ID: D8 Name: Software Log File Alias: None Description: A temporary data store used to hold installed software File type: Computer File Format: Database File Format: Database Indexed:Yes Indexed:Yes Record size(Characters): 200 Number of Records: Maximum 45,000 Primary Key: Software Inventory Number, Title, Version Secondary Key: Software Category Attributes: Date, Time, user ID

25. Define the data store PENDING COMPUTER ORDERS. This file is created when a purchase order is made for ordering new computers and it is updated by the computer system. Place a comment in the Notes areas stating that average number of records is 100. Index elements are PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER and a concatenated key consisting of BRAND NAME and MODEL.

26. ID: D10 Name: Pending Computer Order Alias: None Description: Records are added to this file when a purchase order is made when ordering new computers. It is updated by the Personal Computer System. File type: Computer File Format: Database File Format: Database Indexed:Yes Indexed:Yes Record size(Characters): 200 Number of Records: Maximum 45,000 Maximum 45,000 Average number 100 Primary Key: Purchase Order Number Secondary Key: Brand Name, Model

27. View the entry for the SOFTWARE RECORD data flow. Click Jump with the cursor in the Composition area and examine the SOFTWARE MASTER record. Click Back to return to the data flow description screen.

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29. Modify the SOFTWARE UPGRADE INFORMATION data flow. The composition record is SOFTWARE UPGRADE INFORMATION.

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31. Modify the SOFTWARE CROSS-REFERENCE REPORT data flow. The composition record is SOFTWARE CROSS- REFERENCE REPORT.

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33. Modify the SOFTWARE CROSS-REFERENCE REPORT data flow. The composition record is SOFTWARE CROSS- REFERENCE REPORT.

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35. Use the INSTALL UPDATE data flow to jump to (and create) the INSTALL UPDATE RECORD. Provide a definition based on information supplied in the previous problem. Enter the following elements:Use the INSTALL UPDATE data flow to jump to (and create) the INSTALL UPDATE RECORD. Provide a definition based on information supplied in the previous problem. Enter the following elements: –HARDWARE INVENTORY NUMBER (primary key) –CAMPUS LOCATION –ROOM –INTERNAL BOARDS (occurs 5 times) –HARD DRIVE 2 –PRINTER –MAINTENANCE INTERVAL –DATE INSTALLED

37. Create the data flow description for the SOFTWARE INSTALLATION LIST. This flow contains information on specific software packages and the machines on which the software should be installed. The composition should include the SOFTWARE INSTALLTION LISTING, a data structure.

39. Use the SOFTWARE INSTALL LIST to jump to (and therefore create) the SOFTWARE INSTALLATION LISTING. The elements on the listing are as follows:Use the SOFTWARE INSTALL LIST to jump to (and therefore create) the SOFTWARE INSTALLATION LISTING. The elements on the listing are as follows: –SOFTWARE INVENTORY NUMBER –TITLE –VERSION NUMBER –HARDWARE INVENTORY NUMBER –CAMPUS LOCATION –ROOM LOCATION

41. Modify and print the element HARDWARE SUBTOTAL. Change the type to Numeric, the length to 6.2, and the picture toModify and print the element HARDWARE SUBTOTAL. Change the type to Numeric, the length to 6.2, and the picture to Z, ZZZ, ZZ9.99

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43. Modify and print the MONITOR NAME element, the result of a table look up using a monitor code. The type should be Character, the length 30, and the Picture X(30)

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46. Modify and print the DEPARTMENT NAME element. Create an alias of STAFF DEPARTMENT NAME. In the notes area, enter the following comment: –Table of codes: Department Table –Type: Character –Length: 25 –Picture: X(25)

50. Create the following element descriptions. Use the value supplied in the table.Create the following element descriptions. Use the value supplied in the table. NamePurchase Order NumberProblem Description TypeCharacter Length770 Picture9999999X(7) NameTotal Computer CostNext Preventive Maintenance Date TypeNumericDate Length7,28 PictureZ,ZZZ,ZZ9.99Z9/99/9999 NoteThe next Preventive maintenance date is calculated by adding the maintenance interval to the last preventive maintenance date. NamePhone NumberRepair Status TypeCharacter Length71 Picture999-9999X NotesTable of codes: Repair Table DefaultC

52. Use the Repository Reports feature to produce the following reports and matrices, either by printing the reports or by previewing them using your web browser. The selection criteria from the Repository Reports dialogue box are listed, separated with a slash (/). Explaiin in a paragraph where the information produced may be effectively used. A.Data Flow/Cross-Reference Listing/Data Element/Entire Project B.Data Flow/Cross-Reference Listing/Data Structure/Entire Project C.Record Contains Element (One Level) Matrix D.Data Flow/Single-Entry Listing/Software Master— Normalized E.Data Flow/Diagram Location Matrix/Data Stores versus Diagrams F.Data Flow/Composition Matrix/Data Elements versus Data Flows G.Data Flow/Composition Matrix/Data Elements versus Data Structures H.Data Flow/Composition Matrix/Data Element versus Data Stores

54. Use the Report Query feature to produce the following reports. Explain in a sentence what information the report is providing you with A.The Undefined Elements report

56. Use the Report Query feature to produce the following reports. Explain in a sentence what information the report is providing you with B.The Elements without Pictures report

58. Use the Report Query feature to produce the following reports. Explain in a sentence what information the report is providing you with C.The Coded Elements report

60. Use the Report Query feature to produce the following reports. Explain in a sentence what information the report is providing you with D.The Any Item with Components report

62. Print a summary report for all data flow components that do not have a description.

64. Print a summary report for all data flow components that are not on a diagram.

66. Print a detailed report for all elements. Include only the physical information and the values and meanings.

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