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Questions and Answers
Which shape is used to represent an activity in an activity diagram?
Which shape is used to represent an activity in an activity diagram?
- Rounded rectangle (correct)
- Square
- Diamond
- Circle
What do activity diagrams typically model?
What do activity diagrams typically model?
- The interactions among objects/classes over time
- Workflow or business processes (correct)
- The sequences of user interactions
- The static structure of a system
What connects activities in an activity diagram?
What connects activities in an activity diagram?
- Events
- Circles
- Transitions (correct)
- States
How is a decision represented in an activity diagram?
How is a decision represented in an activity diagram?
What is a key characteristic of transitions in activity diagrams?
What is a key characteristic of transitions in activity diagrams?
What is the purpose of a guard condition in an activity diagram?
What is the purpose of a guard condition in an activity diagram?
Which of the following statements about activity diagrams is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about activity diagrams is FALSE?
In what scenario would you use an activity diagram?
In what scenario would you use an activity diagram?
Which element is NOT typically represented in an activity diagram?
Which element is NOT typically represented in an activity diagram?
What is a primary purpose of an activity diagram?
What is a primary purpose of an activity diagram?
What distinguishes activity diagrams from interaction diagrams?
What distinguishes activity diagrams from interaction diagrams?
When should you use an activity diagram?
When should you use an activity diagram?
What does concurrency in an activity diagram represent?
What does concurrency in an activity diagram represent?
Which of the following best describes the term 'Guard Condition' in activity diagrams?
Which of the following best describes the term 'Guard Condition' in activity diagrams?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of activity diagrams?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of activity diagrams?
What is the role of merge points in an activity diagram?
What is the role of merge points in an activity diagram?
What does a synchronization bar indicate in a concurrent processing context?
What does a synchronization bar indicate in a concurrent processing context?
What is the primary purpose of using swimlanes in an activity diagram?
What is the primary purpose of using swimlanes in an activity diagram?
How are activities categorized in an activity diagram with swimlanes?
How are activities categorized in an activity diagram with swimlanes?
Which of the following statements is true regarding transitions in swimlanes?
Which of the following statements is true regarding transitions in swimlanes?
In the context of concurrent processing, what happens after several threads synchronize using the synchronization bar?
In the context of concurrent processing, what happens after several threads synchronize using the synchronization bar?
What property must each swimlane possess in an activity diagram?
What property must each swimlane possess in an activity diagram?
In an online movie ticket booking system, what object does the server create while the customer waits?
In an online movie ticket booking system, what object does the server create while the customer waits?
What happens after a customer requests the current movies in the online ticket booking system?
What happens after a customer requests the current movies in the online ticket booking system?
What happens if the customer enters the incorrect PIN four times in an ATM transaction?
What happens if the customer enters the incorrect PIN four times in an ATM transaction?
Which of the following actions is performed after a customer inputs the correct PIN during an ATM transaction?
Which of the following actions is performed after a customer inputs the correct PIN during an ATM transaction?
What condition must be met for the ATM to dispense cash?
What condition must be met for the ATM to dispense cash?
What happens if the cash dispensed from the ATM is not taken within 5 seconds?
What happens if the cash dispensed from the ATM is not taken within 5 seconds?
What state does the order become if the customer fails to pay the bill within a week?
What state does the order become if the customer fails to pay the bill within a week?
Which department processes the order in a regular customer's transaction?
Which department processes the order in a regular customer's transaction?
What occurs first when a regular customer requests a product?
What occurs first when a regular customer requests a product?
What happens concurrently when an ATM transaction is completed successfully?
What happens concurrently when an ATM transaction is completed successfully?
What occurs after the customer selects a movie and requests the available timings?
What occurs after the customer selects a movie and requests the available timings?
What happens if the credit card verification fails three times during the airline booking process?
What happens if the credit card verification fails three times during the airline booking process?
Which information does the system send to the carrier after successful credit card verification in the airline booking process?
Which information does the system send to the carrier after successful credit card verification in the airline booking process?
What does the Session object do after a successful credit card verification when booking a movie?
What does the Session object do after a successful credit card verification when booking a movie?
What can customers do if they do not like any of the options displayed for airline carriers?
What can customers do if they do not like any of the options displayed for airline carriers?
What is checked against the Booking Database for a movie's available times?
What is checked against the Booking Database for a movie's available times?
What is likely to happen if a customer enters their credit card details incorrectly during the movie booking process?
What is likely to happen if a customer enters their credit card details incorrectly during the movie booking process?
What is the first action taken by the system when a customer requests to book an airline ticket?
What is the first action taken by the system when a customer requests to book an airline ticket?
Study Notes
Activity Diagram Overview
- Activity diagrams model the dynamic aspects of systems, functioning as flowcharts that represent workflows.
- Emphasize control flow from one activity to another, unlike interaction diagrams which focus on object interactions.
- Capture the process flow and describe the workflow behavior of a system.
Purpose of Activity Diagrams
- Illustrate the activity flow, detailing sequences and parallel processes.
- Useful for exploring logic in complex operations, business rules, use cases, or software processes.
Comparing Sequence and Activity Diagrams
- Sequence diagrams focus on object interactions over time via message exchanges, detailing specific use case flows.
- Activity diagrams illustrate overall system dynamics and workflows, utilizing activities that represent operations changing system states.
Activities and Transitions
- Activities denote steps in a process where actions occur, represented as rounded rectangles with text.
- Transitions are arrows connecting activities, indicating flow from one action to the next, activated upon completion of an activity.
Guard Conditions
- Guard conditions restrict transitions, requiring certain conditions to be met before moving to the next activity.
- Conditions are displayed near transition arrows, ensuring they evaluate to true for progression.
Decisions and Branching
- Decision points in activity diagrams are depicted with diamond shapes, with arrows leading out representing possible outcomes of a condition.
Concurrency
- Concurrent processing is shown through synchronization bars, indicating where multiple processes merge into a single flow after completion.
Swimlane Diagrams
- Swimlanes group similar activities performed by the same actor or organization, creating clear separations in activity responsibilities.
- Each swimlane has a unique name, and all activities belong to specific lanes; transitions may cross lanes.
Example Scenarios
- Online Movie Ticket Booking: Encompasses request handling, session management, and payment verification, illustrating user interaction and system processes.
- Airlines Ticket Booking: Highlights customer choices, data verification, and booking confirmation with handling of credit validation errors.
- ATM Withdrawal: Details transaction initiation, PIN verification, money dispensing, and timeout behaviors, showcasing security and operational flows.
- Product Ordering Process: Describes order creation, inventory management, billing, and defaulter handling, emphasizing sales operations and customer interactions.
Exercises
- Practice designing activity diagrams based on various real-world scenarios to reinforce understanding of workflow modeling and control flows.
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Description
This quiz focuses on key concepts from the CSC 2210 course regarding Activity Diagrams, including their structure and components like activities, transitions, and guard conditions. It also covers comparisons with Sequence Diagrams and explores advanced topics such as concurrency and swimlane diagrams. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of UML diagrams.
