Question 1

________ is the process of discovering discrepancies between two or more sets of data flow diagrams or discrepancies within a single DFD.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the process of discovering discrepancies...

Question 2

A computer-based file containing employee information is represented on a data flow diagram as a:

Accepted Answer

A) data flow 
B) source 
C) data store 
D) process

Question 3

If two processes are connected by a data flow,they are said to:

Accepted Answer

A) share the same timing effects 
B) share the same data 
C) be coupled to each other 
D) be strapped to each other

Question 4

The data a sink receives and often what data a source provides are fixed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

On a data flow diagram,supplier information kept in a notebook is represented as a ________.

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The answer of On a data flow diagram,supplier information kept...

Question 6

The extent to which information contained on one level of a set of nested data flow diagrams is also included on other levels refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) DFD consistency 
B) DFD completeness 
C) DFD gap proofing 
D) DFD flexibility

Question 7

Briefly discuss how DFDs can be used as analysis tools.

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The answer of Briefly discuss how DFDs can be used...

Question 8

If a data flow appears on the context diagram and is also represented at level-0,this would be referred to as:

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A) leveling 
B) flow conservation 
C) balancing 
D) matching

Question 9

________ is an iterative process of breaking the description of a system down into finer and finer detail,which creates a set of charts in which one process on a given chart is explained in greater detail on another chart.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is an iterative process of breaking...

Question 10

In the Gane and Sarson model,a rectangle with rounded corners on a data flow diagram represents a:

Accepted Answer

A) data store 
B) data flow 
C) process 
D) source/sink

Question 11

A square on a data flow diagram represents a:

Accepted Answer

A) data store 
B) data flow 
C) process 
D) source/sink

Question 12

Briefly describe the data flow diagramming symbols.Provide one example of each.

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The answer of Briefly describe the data flow diagramming symbols.Provide...

Question 13

In a decision table,a condition whose value does not affect which actions are taken for two or more rules is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) indifferent condition 
B) static condition 
C) fixed condition 
D) flexible condition

Question 14

A ________ is a picture of the movement of data between external entities and the processes and the data stores within a system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is a picture of the...

Question 15

Recording a customer's payment is represented on a data flow diagram as a:

Accepted Answer

A) process 
B) source 
C) data flow 
D) data store

Question 16

A black hole is one that:

Accepted Answer

A) has only inputs 
B) has only outputs 
C) has not been exploded to show enough detail 
D) has insufficient inputs to produce the associated processes

Question 17

________ is the conservation of inputs and outputs to a data flow diagram process when that process is decomposed to a lower level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the conservation of inputs and...

Question 18

In the Gane and Sarson model,a rectangle that is missing its right vertical sides on a data flow diagram represents a:

Accepted Answer

A) data store 
B) data flow 
C) process 
D) source/sink

Question 19

Assume shipment data is entered into a logbook once shipments are received at the company's warehouse;the logbook is represented on a data flow diagram as a sink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Determining an employee's schedule is an example of a ________.

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The answer of Determining an employee's schedule is an example...

Exam 7: Structuring System Process Requirements

________ is the process of discovering discrepancies between two or more sets of data flow diagrams or discrepancies within a single DFD.

A computer-based file containing employee information is represented on a data flow diagram as a:

If two processes are connected by a data flow,they are said to:

The data a sink receives and often what data a source provides are fixed.

On a data flow diagram,supplier information kept in a notebook is represented as a ________.

The extent to which information contained on one level of a set of nested data flow diagrams is also included on other levels refers to:

Briefly discuss how DFDs can be used as analysis tools.

If a data flow appears on the context diagram and is also represented at level-0,this would be referred to as:

________ is an iterative process of breaking the description of a system down into finer and finer detail,which creates a set of charts in which one process on a given chart is explained in greater detail on another chart.

In the Gane and Sarson model,a rectangle with rounded corners on a data flow diagram represents a:

A square on a data flow diagram represents a:

Briefly describe the data flow diagramming symbols.Provide one example of each.

In a decision table,a condition whose value does not affect which actions are taken for two or more rules is referred to as a(n) :

A ________ is a picture of the movement of data between external entities and the processes and the data stores within a system.

Recording a customer's payment is represented on a data flow diagram as a:

A black hole is one that:

________ is the conservation of inputs and outputs to a data flow diagram process when that process is decomposed to a lower level.

In the Gane and Sarson model,a rectangle that is missing its right vertical sides on a data flow diagram represents a:

Assume shipment data is entered into a logbook once shipments are received at the company's warehouse;the logbook is represented on a data flow diagram as a sink.

Determining an employee's schedule is an example of a ________.