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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Control information (D)</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. (C)</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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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