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A business analysis team has collected the main business requirements from the major stakeholders of a project. The team wants to be sure that each stakeholder has a clear understanding of the areas of analysis that will be in scope.
Which model should the team employ to ensure the most effective representation of analysis boundary?
Suggested Answer: A
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39 comments · newest first
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Delisa
11 months ago
Really? I’m surprised that context diagrams are preferred over data flow diagrams.
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Dean
11 months ago
Context diagrams are simple and effective, can't argue with that!
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Genevive
12 months ago
I thought state diagrams were better for this kind of thing?
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Antione
12 months ago
Totally agree, it gives a clear overview of the system's interactions!
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Salome
1 year ago
Context diagram is the best choice for showing analysis boundaries.
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Kenneth
1 year ago
Entity relationship diagrams are great for data modeling, but I don't think they help with understanding the overall project boundaries.
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Adelina
1 year ago
I feel like the state diagram could be useful, but it might not clearly represent the analysis scope like the context diagram does.
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Alison
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember practicing with data flow diagrams. They seem more focused on processes than boundaries.
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Kami
1 year ago
I think the context diagram might be the best choice here since it shows the system's boundaries and interactions with external entities.
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Sheldon
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards the context diagram. It's a simple and effective way to communicate the system's scope and boundaries to the stakeholders. The other options don't seem as directly applicable to the problem.
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Maia
1 year ago
The state diagram doesn't seem relevant for this question. We're looking for a model that represents the analysis boundary, not the internal behavior of the system.
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Viola
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. The data flow diagram might also work, as it could show the flow of information and data between the system and external entities. I'll have to think this through a bit more.
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Shaun
1 year ago
I think the context diagram is the best choice here. It provides a high-level view of the system and its boundaries, which should help the stakeholders clearly understand the scope of the analysis.
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Glenn
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure about the differences between limited and special powers of appointment. I'll need to review those concepts before answering.
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Otis
1 year ago
Okay, let me walk through this step-by-step. The question is asking about a directory one level up, so that rules out A and D. Between B and C, I think C makes more sense since it uses the relative path.
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Ocie
1 year ago
I feel like the answer might be C since it covers both Blue Prism's minimum and the requirements for the specific applications we use.
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Tawna
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. It seems like there are a few different options, and I'm not sure which ones are the "correct" answers. Should I create a new server and database, or just configure the existing ones? I'll need to read through the question carefully and make sure I understand the requirements before selecting my answers.
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Becky
1 year ago
Wait, is this a trick question? If I choose the state diagram, does that mean I get an extra credit point for being the only one bold enough to go against the grain?
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Veda
1 year ago
C: I'm not sure, but I think the entity relationship diagram might be a good choice.
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Gracia
1 year ago
B: I agree, the context diagram would be the most effective representation.
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Sherly
1 year ago
A: I think we should go with the context diagram to ensure clarity.
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Iluminada
2 years ago
I'm a bit stumped. Maybe I should have paid more attention in class when we covered these diagrams. A state diagram? Really? I think I need to go back and review my notes.
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Aretha
1 year ago
A: Definitely, it will help ensure that each stakeholder has a clear understanding.
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Paz
1 year ago
B: Yeah, that would be the most effective representation of analysis boundary.
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Rodrigo
1 year ago
A: I think the team should employ a context diagram.
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Jeniffer
2 years ago
The state diagram seems like an odd choice for this scenario. I'd go with the entity relationship diagram to model the data and entities involved in the project.
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Shawnda
2 years ago
I'm going with the data flow diagram. It gives a comprehensive view of the information flow and the processes involved, which should help stakeholders understand the analysis scope.
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Sean
1 year ago
I see your point, but I still think the data flow diagram is the best option for ensuring stakeholders understand the analysis scope.
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Latia
2 years ago
The entity relationship diagram might be helpful in illustrating the relationships between different data entities.
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Sherron
2 years ago
I think the context diagram could also be useful in showing the high-level interactions between the system and external entities.
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Malcom
2 years ago
I agree, the data flow diagram is a great choice for representing analysis boundaries.
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Cassie
2 years ago
I believe an entity relationship diagram would also be effective in representing analysis boundaries.
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Freeman
2 years ago
I agree with Tora, a context diagram would clearly show the boundaries of analysis.
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Ryan
2 years ago
I think the context diagram is the best choice here. It clearly shows the scope of the analysis and the boundaries between the system and its external entities.
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Noble
1 year ago
D: Context diagram is definitely the way to go, it shows the interactions between the system and external entities.
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Pansy
1 year ago
C: I believe the data flow diagram would provide a clearer representation of the analysis boundary.
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Nieves
1 year ago
B: I think the entity relationship diagram could also be useful in this situation.
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Annmarie
1 year ago
A: I agree, the context diagram is the most effective way to represent the analysis boundary.
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Tora
2 years ago
I think the team should use a context diagram.