3. Activity Diagrams

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define what an activity diagram represents.

   Hint

   Think about what type of information it visualizes.

2. 2.

   What is the role of start and end nodes in an activity diagram?

   Hint

   Consider how you would mark the journey of a process.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of an activity diagram?

   • To visualize static structures
   • To represent the flow of activities
   • To perform calculations

   Hint

   Consider what you visualized in your workflow.

4. 4.

   True or False: Swimlanes are optional elements in an activity diagram.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on what differentiates an activity diagram from a flowchart.

5. 5.

   Create an activity diagram for the process of applying for a job, including decision nodes and swimlanes for applicants and employers.

   Hint

   Consider both perspectives in the hiring flow.

6. 6.

   Assess a given activity diagram for an online bakery and identify potential areas for improving delivery efficiency.

   Hint

   Look for where paths can converge or tasks can be removed.