SDD - Design 1

Question 1

What is done at the design phase?

Answer 1

Programmers will consider the purpose and functional requirements identified during the analysis phase.

Question 2

What are structure diagrams?

Answer 2

Visual design technique used to show the steps needed to solve a problem.

Question 3

Explain how to read a structure diagram

Answer 3

Start at the top and work towards the bottom. If a level contains more than one branch, read from left to right before moving to the next level.

Question 4

Name the 4 symbols used in structure diagrams

Answer 4

1. Process
2. Loop
3. Selection
4. Pre-defined function

Question 5

Describe purpose of the process symbol

(structure diagrams)

Answer 5

Used to show that a process is needed