Practice The Four Basic Symbols of DFD (Yourdon-DeMarco Notation - Commonly Used in NPTEL) - 7.2 | Course Module: Software Design Principles and Structured Analysis | Software Engineering Micro Specialization
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7.2 - The Four Basic Symbols of DFD (Yourdon-DeMarco Notation - Commonly Used in NPTEL)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What symbol represents a transformation in a DFD?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what shape indicates an activity.

Question 2

Easy

What do data flows represent in a DFD?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the directional arrows.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What shape is used to represent a process in a DFD?

  • Circle or Oval
  • Square
  • Rectangle

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the transformation activity!

Question 2

True or False: Data stores can interact directly with external entities in a DFD.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Who connects external entities to data stores?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a DFD for a library system showing how books are checked out, returned, and cataloged. Include at least three processes and label all data stores and external entities.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Break down each action into manageable processes.

Question 2

Discuss the potential pitfalls of using ambiguous labels in DFDs and how this affects clarity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how labels impact communication in diagrams.

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