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In a data flow diagram, what is the primary purpose of processes?
In a data flow diagram, what is the primary purpose of processes?
- To depict the work performed by specific users
- To change the relationships in an entity-relationship diagram
- To transform incoming data into outgoing information (correct)
- To represent the system's boundaries
What is another term for an 'associative entity' in data modeling?
What is another term for an 'associative entity' in data modeling?
- Gerund (correct)
- Attributive entity
- External entity
- Co-variant entity
What does a zero on a relationship line indicate in an entity-relationship diagram?
What does a zero on a relationship line indicate in an entity-relationship diagram?
- That the relationship line is undefined
- That none is possible for the next relationship (correct)
- The absence of well-defined entities
- That an associative entity should be created
What is the significance of underlined attributes on an entity-relationship diagram?
What is the significance of underlined attributes on an entity-relationship diagram?
Which management group typically has a high need for historical data and predictive information?
Which management group typically has a high need for historical data and predictive information?
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Data Flow Diagrams
- Processes on a data flow diagram transform incoming data into outgoing information.
Entity-Relationship Diagrams
- An associative entity is also referred to as a gerund.
- A zero on a relationship line indicates that none is possible for the next relationship.
Entity Attributes
- Attributes that are underlined on an entity-relationship diagram can be searched for.
Management Levels
- Middle management has a high need for historical data along with information that allows prediction of future events.
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