Assignment Overview

Data flow diagramming is used to capture and understand the flow of data both within and outside the

boundaries of a system. Given the following narrative description, draw a context DFD and the level$-0$ DFD for

the portion of the activities described.

The purpose of the OPEN ROAD INSURANCE SYSTEM is to provide automotive insurance to car owners. Initially,

customers are required to fill out an INSURANCE APPLICATION REQUEST. A DRIVER$$S RECORD REQUEST is sent

by the system to the local police department, which sends back a DRIVER$$S RECORD REPORT. Also, a VEHICLE

REGISTRATION REQUEST is sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles, which supplies a VEHICLE REGISTRATION.

The application, report, and registration information are stored by the system. POLICY CONTRACTS are sent in

periodically by various insurance companies, which are processed by the system. Contracts are stored in the

system and can be used repeatedly to create a policy for any customer. The agent determines the best policy

contract for the type and level of coverage desired and gives the customer a copy of the INSURANCE POLICY

along with an INSURANCE COVERAGE CARD. The remaining customer information is now stored. Periodically, a

FEE STATEMENT is generated, which $$ along with ADDENDUMS TO POLICY $$ is sent to the customer, who

responds by sending a PAYMENT with the FEE STUB.