Software Engineering Lecture 4: Coding Process
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What is the purpose of data-flow diagrams in system design?

  • To write detailed code for system implementation
  • To visualize how information flows through a system (correct)
  • To generate reports about system users
  • To input data into the system
  • Which phase of the design process involves using pseudo-code notations?

  • Preliminary design
  • Detailed design (correct)
  • Implementation phase
  • Testing phase
  • What is the main advantage of using pseudo-code in system design?

  • It automates the coding process
  • It eliminates the need for data-flow diagrams
  • It generates reports for system entities
  • It allows concise description using English-like phrases (correct)
  • Which tool typically supports the creation of data-flow diagrams?

    <p>CASE tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the report generator do in terms of data-flow diagrams?

    <p>Produces a report describing named entities in the diagram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do data-flow diagrams represent end-to-end processing?

    <p>They visualize processing from data entry to exit points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function do If-Then-Else and While-Do serve in pseudo-code notations?

    <p>Structure the pseudo-code for decision making and looping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In data-flow diagram creation, what is excluded to increase understandability?

    <p>Control information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are data-flow diagrams considered intuitive for system description?

    <p>They show end-to-end processing clearly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a user in generating reports from a data-flow diagram?

    <p>Inputting design names into the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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