Module 3

Question 1

Define Documentation

Answer 1

Narratives, flowcharts, diagrams and other written materials that explain how a system works.

Question 2

Data Flow Diagram Symbols

Answer 2

Square = Data Sources
Arrow = Data Flows
Circle = Transformation Process
Parallel Lines = Data Stores
Triangle = Internal Control

Question 3

Flow Chart Input/Output Symbols

Answer 3

Weird Rectangle = Document
Multiple W Rectangles = Multiple Documents
Sideways Shield = Electronic Output
Slanted Rectangle = Electronic Data Entry
Sideways Shield Connected to Slanted Rectangle = Electronic Input & Output Device

Question 4

Flow Chart Processing Symbols

Answer 4

Rectangle = Computer Processing
Trapezoid = Manual Operation

Question 5

Flow Chart Storage Symbols

Answer 5

Cylinder = Database
Speech Bubble = Magnetic Tape
Upside-down Triangle = Paper Document
Parallelogram = Journal / Ledger

Question 6

Flow Chart Flow / Miscellaneous Symbols

Answer 6

Straight Arrow = Document / Processing Flow
Zig-zag Arrow = Communication Link
Circle = On-page Connector
Shield = Off-page Connector
Stadium = Terminal
Diamond = Decision
Line = Annotation

Question 7

Business Process Diagram Symbols

Answer 7

Circle = Start
Bolded Circle = End
Curved Rectangle = Activity in a Process
Diamond = Decision
Line = Flow
Dotted Line = Annotation Information