Question 1

With a ________ approach, the diagrams move from general to specific.

Accepted Answer

A)  top-down 
B)  bottom-up 
C)  management-centered 
D)  employee-centered 
A)  top-down 
B)  bottom-up 
C)  management-centered 
D)  employee-centered

Question 2

When a process has all input or all output data flow, it means that an arrowhead is pointing in the wrong direction or there is a missing data flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The data store symbol is simply showing a depository for data which allows addition or ________ of data.

Accepted Answer

A)  retrieval 
B)  removal 
C)  updating 
D)  deletion 
A)  retrieval 
B)  removal 
C)  updating 
D)  deletion

Question 4

In logical data flow diagrams, the type of physical storage is unspecified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which graphically characterize(s) data processes and flows through a business system?

Accepted Answer

A)  data dictionary 
B)  data flow diagrams 
C)  structured analysis 
D)  design 
A)  data dictionary 
B)  data flow diagrams 
C)  structured analysis 
D)  design

Question 6

Partitioning data flow diagrams is the process of deciding which processes are manual procedures and which processes should be grouped into which computer programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ depict the broadest possible overview of system inputs, processes, and outputs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Data flow diagrams 
B)  Databases 
C)  Entity-relationship diagrams 
D)  Flow charts 
A)  Data flow diagrams 
B)  Databases 
C)  Entity-relationship diagrams 
D)  Flow charts

Question 8

An external entity is called a source or ________ of data, and is considered to be external to the study.

Accepted Answer

A)  destination 
B)  result 
C)  answer 
D)  confusion 
A)  destination 
B)  result 
C)  answer 
D)  confusion

Question 9

List three of the five advantages of a logical data flow diagram.

Accepted Answer

1. Better communication with users
2. Mo

Question 10

Which of the following is not an error when drawing a data flow diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  all data flowing into a process or out of a process 
B)  data flow on a child diagram that has only one end connected to a process, the other end is a point in space 
C)  connecting data stores and external entities directly to each other 
D)  placing more than nine processes on a data flow diagram 
A)  all data flowing into a process or out of a process 
B)  data flow on a child diagram that has only one end connected to a process, the other end is a point in space 
C)  connecting data stores and external entities directly to each other 
D)  placing more than nine processes on a data flow diagram

Question 11

Which of the following is not a reason for partitioning processes into separate programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  the processes represent different user groups 
B)  the processes execute at different times 
C)  to control system security 
D)  to maintain consistency of data 
A)  the processes represent different user groups 
B)  the processes execute at different times 
C)  to control system security 
D)  to maintain consistency of data

Question 12

The biggest advantage of the data flow approach lies in the conceptual freedom found in the use of the four symbols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the four basic symbols used in data flow diagrams.

Accepted Answer

A double square is used to depict an ext

Question 14

Ajax is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  partition Web sites into different Web forms. 
B)  obtain data from a Web server and update the current Web form. 
C)  confirm credit card accounts using a secure transaction. 
D)  transmit data to an external partner using XML documents. 
A)  partition Web sites into different Web forms. 
B)  obtain data from a Web server and update the current Web form. 
C)  confirm credit card accounts using a secure transaction. 
D)  transmit data to an external partner using XML documents.

Question 15

With a top-down approach, the diagrams move from specific to general.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The data flow diagram may be used to analyze the proposed system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Data flows occurring simultaneously can be depicted doing just that through the use of ________ arrows.

Accepted Answer

A)  perpendicular 
B)  segmented 
C)  connecting 
D)  parallel 
A)  perpendicular 
B)  segmented 
C)  connecting 
D)  parallel

Question 18

Which of these are reasons for partitioning a system?

Accepted Answer

A)  to keep transactions secure 
B)  to make it easier to move to a new system 
C)  to allow the system to be upgraded later 
D)  to ensure that if the business is sold, the data can be given to the new owners 
A)  to keep transactions secure 
B)  to make it easier to move to a new system 
C)  to allow the system to be upgraded later 
D)  to ensure that if the business is sold, the data can be given to the new owners

Question 19

Having separate Web forms means that the forms will become more complex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A physical data flow diagram shows how the system will be implemented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

With a ________ approach, the diagrams move from general to specific.

When a process has all input or all output data flow, it means that an arrowhead is pointing in the wrong direction or there is a missing data flow.

The data store symbol is simply showing a depository for data which allows addition or ________ of data.

In logical data flow diagrams, the type of physical storage is unspecified.

Which graphically characterize(s) data processes and flows through a business system?

Partitioning data flow diagrams is the process of deciding which processes are manual procedures and which processes should be grouped into which computer programs.

________ depict the broadest possible overview of system inputs, processes, and outputs.

An external entity is called a source or ________ of data, and is considered to be external to the study.

List three of the five advantages of a logical data flow diagram.

Which of the following is not an error when drawing a data flow diagram?

Which of the following is not a reason for partitioning processes into separate programs?

The biggest advantage of the data flow approach lies in the conceptual freedom found in the use of the four symbols.

What are the four basic symbols used in data flow diagrams.

Ajax is used to:

With a top-down approach, the diagrams move from specific to general.

The data flow diagram may be used to analyze the proposed system.

Data flows occurring simultaneously can be depicted doing just that through the use of ________ arrows.

Which of these are reasons for partitioning a system?

Having separate Web forms means that the forms will become more complex.

A physical data flow diagram shows how the system will be implemented.

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling, Prototyping, and Scrum

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction and Ux Design

Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures

Quality Assurance and Implementation

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Exam 7: Using Data Flow Diagrams

With a ________ approach, the diagrams move from general to specific.

When a process has all input or all output data flow, it means that an arrowhead is pointing in the wrong direction or there is a missing data flow.

The data store symbol is simply showing a depository for data which allows addition or ________ of data.

In logical data flow diagrams, the type of physical storage is unspecified.

Which graphically characterize(s) data processes and flows through a business system?

Partitioning data flow diagrams is the process of deciding which processes are manual procedures and which processes should be grouped into which computer programs.

________ depict the broadest possible overview of system inputs, processes, and outputs.

An external entity is called a source or ________ of data, and is considered to be external to the study.

List three of the five advantages of a logical data flow diagram.

Which of the following is not an error when drawing a data flow diagram?

Which of the following is not a reason for partitioning processes into separate programs?

The biggest advantage of the data flow approach lies in the conceptual freedom found in the use of the four symbols.

What are the four basic symbols used in data flow diagrams.

Ajax is used to:

With a top-down approach, the diagrams move from specific to general.

The data flow diagram may be used to analyze the proposed system.

Data flows occurring simultaneously can be depicted doing just that through the use of ________ arrows.

Which of these are reasons for partitioning a system?

Having separate Web forms means that the forms will become more complex.

A physical data flow diagram shows how the system will be implemented.

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling, Prototyping, and Scrum

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Human-Computer Interaction and Ux Design

Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures

Quality Assurance and Implementation

Filters