Levels of Data Modeling

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What is the purpose of identifying the Critical Path in a project?

To highlight tasks that can be delayed without affecting the project timeline
To pinpoint the easiest tasks in the project to focus on first
To prioritize tasks based on their duration
To identify tasks that, if delayed, will delay the entire project (correct)

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a potential impact on time delivery in a project?

Project size
Quality of project deliverables (correct)
Complexity of integration
Dependency on contractors

What characterizes the Predecessor tasks in a project?

They always have a longer duration compared to other tasks
They are tasks that need to happen after other concurrent tasks
They are tasks that need to happen before others and have multiple predecessor options (correct)
They are tasks that are not critical for project success

What is the purpose of identifying Multiple successor tasks in a project?

To start with smaller tasks and progress towards larger ones like task 3 and 4 (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Task Boxes for a project, what information is NOT included?

Contact details of the task assignee (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is highlighted as impacting time delivery in a project?

Experience with similar projects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a message in object-oriented programming?

A command that tells an object to perform a specific method (B) Signup and view all the answers

In object-oriented programming, what does inheritance establish?

Common attributes and methods for subclasses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is polymorphism in the context of object-oriented programming?

Objects having different reactions to the same message (A) Signup and view all the answers

How are associations defined in object-oriented programming?

Through establishing relationships between classes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a superclass in object-oriented programming?

To hold common attributes and methods shared by subclasses (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does polymorphism contribute to the flexibility of object-oriented programming?

By enabling different reactions to the same message (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a conceptual model?

Showing high-level abstract relations of concepts (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of model is concerned with specifying concrete storage characteristics and how data is stored?

Physical model (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between process models and data models?

Data models focus on data flow and transformation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of model describes the natural structure of data and the relationships among them?

Data model (A) Signup and view all the answers

In terms of system development, what does a logical model primarily focus on?

What the system will do (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to document mental models formally according to the text?

To communicate the model to others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an analyst's role in strategic planning?

To define the scope of the project (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does a strong business case benefit a project?

It provides justification for a proposal (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes how to determine if a request presents a strong business case?

By evaluating if the request supports the strategic plan (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the business case example provided, what is the main purpose of needing an event sign-up application connected to Authorize.net?

To collect payments from customers attending the conference (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for requests to present a strong business case?

To ensure alignment with strategic plans and objectives (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which request is considered better between needing an event sign-up application and adding a new checkbox field to the application table?

The one concerning an event sign-up application (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the 4 model approach mentioned in the text?

Current state and reverse engineering (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a Data Flow Diagram, what do External Entities represent?

Data sources and sinks external to the system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the naming convention for a Process in a Data Flow Diagram?

Uppercase verb (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Data Store in the context of a DFD?

Stores and manages collections of data (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which level of DFD focuses on the system's interaction with the environment?

Context level (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a Data Flow represent in a Data Flow Diagram?

Path for data movement in the system (A) Signup and view all the answers