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List the major sections of a use case.
What is partitioning, and how is it used?
List three ways of determining partitioning in a data flow diagram.
List three ways to use completed data flow diagrams.
Up to this point you seem to have had excellent rapport with Kevin Cahoon, the owner of a musical instrument manufacturing company. When you showed him a set of data flow diagrams you drew, he
Your latest project is to combine two systems used by Producers Financial. Angie Schworer’s loan application system is fairly new, but has no documentation. Scott Wittman’s loan management system
One common experience that students in every college and university share is enrolling in a college course.a. Draw a level 1 data flow diagram of data movement for enrollment in a college course. Use
Figure is a level 1 data flow diagram of data movement in a Niagara Falls tour agency called Marilyns Tours. Read it over, checking for any inaccuracies.a. List and number the errors that
Perfect Pizza wants to install a system to record orders for pizza and chicken wings. When regular customers call Perfect Pizza on the phone, they are asked their phone number. When the number is
Draw a context-level data flow diagram for Perfect Pizza.
Explode the context-level diagram in Problem 6 showing all the major processes. Call this Diagram 0. It should be a logical data flow diagram.
Draw a logical child diagram for Diagram 0 in Problem 7 for the process that adds a new customer if he or she is not currently in the database (has never ordered from Perfect Pizza before).
Draw a physical data flow diagram for Problem 7.
Draw a physical data flow diagram for Problem 8.
Partition the physical data flow diagram in Problem 7, grouping and separating processes as you deem appropriate. Explain why you partitioned the data flow diagram in this manner. (Remember that you
a. Draw a logical child diagram for process 6 in Figure.b. Draw a physical child diagram for process 6 inFigure.
Draw a physical data flow diagram for process 1.1 inFigure.
Create a context diagram for a real estate agent trying to create a system that matches buyers with potential houses.
Draw a logical data flow diagram showing general processes for Problem 14. Call it Diagram 0.
Create a context-level diagram for billing in a dental office. External entities include the patients and insurance companies.
Draw a logical data flow diagram showing general processes for Problem 16. Call it Diagram 0.
Create an event response table for the activities listed for World’s Trend order processing system.
Create a use case for the list of seven processes for the World’s Trend order processing system.
Create a CRUD matrix for the files of World’s Trend.
Use the principles of partitioning to determine which of the processes in Problem 18 should be included in separate programs.
Create a physical data flow child diagram for the following situation: The local PC Users Group holds meetings once a month with informative speakers, door prizes, and sessions for special interest
After the results of interviews, questionnaires, and prototyping are gathered and analyzed, Anna and Chip move to the next step, modeling the system. Their strategy is to create a layered set of data
As you enter the door of Merman’s, Annie Oaklea greets you warmly, saying, “I’m delighted with the work you have done on the data flow diagrams. I would like you to keep playing the role of
1. Briefly list the data elements that you have found on three different reports produced at MRE.2. Based on your interviews with Snowden Evans and others, list the data elements that you believe you
Your group should develop a list of methods to help you make complete data dictionary entries for this exercise as well as for future projects. For example, study existing reports, base them on new
Define the term data dictionary. Define metadata.
What are four reasons for compiling a complete data dictionary?
What information is contained in the data repository?
List the eight specific categories that each entry in the data dictionary should contain. Briefly give the definition of each category.
What are the basic differences among data dictionary entries prepared for data stores, data structures, and data elements?
Why are structural records used?
What is the difference between logical and physical data structures?
Describe the difference between base and derived elements.
How do the data dictionary entries relate to levels in a set of data flow diagrams?
List the four steps to take in compiling a data dictionary.
Why shouldn’t compiling the data dictionary be viewed as an end in itself?
What are the main benefits of using a data dictionary?
Based on Figure, Joe, one of your systems analysis team members, made the following entry for the data dictionary used by Marilyns Tours:DATA ELEMENT = TOURIST* * * * PAYMENTALIAS =
Sue Kong, the systems analyst, has made significant progress in understanding the data movement at Shanghai Megabank. To share what she has done with other members of her team as well as the head of
Jorge Alvarez, the manager of the bookstore that your systems analysis team has been working with to build a computerized inventory system, thinks that one of your team members is making a nuisance
Michael Bush owns a store specializing in travel gear and clothes. Manufacturers have their own coding, but there are many manufacturers. Set up data elements for six different travel hats from three
Michael also assembles packages of camping kits. Each kit is a group of separate products that are sold as a package. Each package (called a PRODUCT) is built using many parts, which vary from
Analyze the elements found on the PRODUCT-PARTWeb page and create the data structure for the PRODUCT MASTER and the PART MASTER data stores.
Which of the elements on the PRODUCT-PARTWeb page are derived elements?
The Pacific Holiday Company arranges cruise vacations of varying lengths at several locations. When customers call to check on the availability of a cruise, a CRUISE AVAILABILITY INQUIRY, illustrated
List the master files that would be necessary to implement the CRUISE AVAILABILITY INQUIRY.
The following ports of call are available for the Pacific Holiday Company:Create the PORT OF CALL element. Examine the data to determine the length and format of theelement.
Raul Esparza, the ecommerce manager for Moonlight Mugs, a company that sells customized coffee mugs, would like to send information to another company that maintains the warehouse and provides
Once the order in Problem 11 has been shipped, the shipping company sends information back to Moonlight Mugs, including the customer name and address, shipper tracking number, data shipped, quantity
Create a document type definition for Problem 11.
Western Animal Rescue is a nonprofit organization that supports the fostering and adoption of animals, such as cats, dogs, and birds. People can register to adopt animals. Others register and add
Define the length, the type of data, and the validation criteria for each of the elements in Problem 14.
List the data stores that would be required to implement the person registering in Problem 14
Create an XML document with sample data for one person registering to adopt an animal.
“We can use the data flow diagrams we completed to create data dictionary entries for all data flow and data stores,” Chip says to Anna at their next meeting. Each of these components has a
Because you are the systems analyst whom Kit hired, go through the narrative of how Kit Chen Kaboodle, Inc., handles unfilled orders, drawing boxes around each action Kit mentions and circling each
Kit Chen has risen to the occasion and answered your questions concerning the policy for handling unfilled orders at Kit Chen Kaboodle, Inc. Based on those answers and any assumptions you need to
Ricardo has asked you to computerize the billing process for Citron so that customers can get their cars quickly and still be billed correctly. Draw a decision table that represents the conditions,
“I hope that clears it up for you, Mr. Icarus. Enjoy your flight, and thanks for flying Premium.” Mr. Icarus, whose desire to board the Premium plane has all but melted away during Glen’s long
Assume you will create the specifications for an automated project tracking system for the Training employees. One of the system’s functions will be to allow project members to update or add names,
List three reasons for producing process specifications.
What four elements must be known for the systems analyst to design systems for structured decisions?
What are the two building blocks of structured English?
List five conventions that should be followed when using structured English.
What is the advantage of using structured English to communicate with people in the organization?
What is the first step to take in developing a decision table?
List the four main problems that can occur in developing decision tables.
What is one of the major advantages of decision tables over other methods of decision analysis?
What are the main uses of decision trees in systems analysis?
List the four major steps in building decision trees.
What three advantages do decision trees have over decision tables?
In which two situations should you use structured English?
In which two situations do decision tables work best?
In which two situations are decision trees preferable?
Clyde Clerk is reviewing his firm’s expense reimbursement policies with the new salesperson, Trav Farr. “Our reimbursement policies depend on the situation. You see, first we determine if it is a
Draw a decision tree depicting the reimbursement policy in Problem 1.
Draw a decision table for the reimbursement policy in Problem 1.
A computer supplies firm called True Disk has set up accounts for countless businesses in Dosville. True Disk sends out invoices monthly and will give discounts if payments are made within 10 days.
Develop an extended-entry decision table for the True Disk company discount policy described in Problem 4.
Develop a decision tree for the True Disk company discount policy in Problem 4.
Write structured English to solve the True Disk company situation in Problem 4.
Premium Airlines has recently offered to settle claims for a class-action suit, which was originated for alleged price fixing of tickets. The proposed settlement is stated as follows:Initially,
Write structured English for the Premium Airlines settlement in Problem 8.
“Well, it’s sort of hard to describe,” says Sharon, a counselor at Less Is More Nutrition Center. “I’ve never had to really tell anybody about the way we charge clients or anything, but
Reduce the decision table in Figure to the minimum number of rules.
Azure Isle Resort has a pricing structure for vacationers in one of its three dwelling categories: the hotel, villas, and beach bungalows. The base price is for staying in the hotel. Beach bungalows
Create a decision tree for Problem 12.
The base ticket price for Cloudliner Airlines is determined by the distance traveled and the day of the week a passenger is traveling. In addition, the airline adjusts its ticket prices based on a
Develop a decision tree for the situation in Problem 14.
After doing many follow-up interviews with Dot Matricks, Anna tells Chip, “I’ve determined the logic needed to update the PENDING COMPUTER ORDERS data store. Because many computers may
Write up both steps and fly over to Worlds Trend headquarters with your report in hand. Clearly, Jules and Vern are hoping for a fantastic voyage into the new world of object-oriented
How should Lisa go about reusing Benito Perez’s work on the monorail in their current task of creating a trolley object? Explain in two paragraphs.“I feel like I’m writing the same code over
Based on Dewey’s interview with Peri and the requirements description in her report, as well as your own experience using library services, use UML to answer the following questions.1. Draw a use
How can Bradley manage a systems development process that no longer has fixed or constant business processes as part of its goal set? Is there a way for Rachael to manage specification and control
1. Create an activity diagram for the Report Project Progress use case. Refer to the use case specifications in Melissa Smith’s office for details and a prototype.2. Create an activity diagram for
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