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Systems Analysis and Design, 10e (Kendall/Kendall)
Chapter 7 Using Data Flow Diagrams

7.1 Multiple Choice

1) Which graphically characterize(s) data processes and flows through a business system?
A) data dictionary
B) data flow diagrams
C) structured analysis
D) design
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

2) Which is not one of the four basic symbols used to chart data movement on data flow
diagrams?
A) an oval
B) arrow
C) rectangle with rounded corners
D) open-ended rectangle
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

3) What does the text within the process symbol indicate?


A) process sequence
B) identifying number
C) process description
D) process implementation
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

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4) A primitive process is:
A) a process that is not exploded to a child diagram.
B) the central process on a context level diagram.
C) a process that requires two or more data flow into it.
D) a process that has only base elements flowing in or out of it.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 192
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

5) Which of the following is not an error when drawing a data flow diagram?
A) all data flowing into a process or out of a process
B) data flow on a child diagram that has only one end connected to a process, the other end is a
point in space
C) connecting data stores and external entities directly to each other
D) placing more than nine processes on a data flow diagram
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 192-193
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

6) When the data flow in and out of a parent process do not match the data flow in or out of a
child diagram, it is called:
A) a primitive process.
B) a disordered pair.
C) a logical data flow diagram.
D) unbalanced decomposition.
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 194
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

7) A logical data flow diagram:


A) includes types of programs, such as online or batch.
B) is a model of how the system will be implemented.
C) does not include any primitive processes.
D) is a model of how the business operates.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 194
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

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8) Which of the following is not an advantage of using a logical model?
A) A system based on a logical model is more stable.
B) The logical model helps the analyst understand the business being studied.
C) It facilitates communication with the users.
D) A logical model clarifies which processes are automated.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 197
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

9) Which of the following is not an advantage of using a physical model?


A) Transaction data stores are identified.
B) It is easier to create compared with the logical model.
C) The sequence of processes is identified.
D) Controls are included.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 198
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7d-Produce physical DFDs based on logical DFDs you have developed.

10) Physical data flow diagrams:


A) include processes for adding, updating, changing and deleting records.
B) are used to model business events, along with their input and output.
C) enable the analyst to better understand the business.
D) include no interface data flow in or out of processes.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 198
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7d-Produce physical DFDs based on logical DFDs you have developed.

11) Transaction files:


A) are used when interface data flow exist on data flow diagrams.
B) may be used to link processes that execute at different times.
C) are included to store all derived elements.
D) are required to implement all on-line processes.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 199
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

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12) Which of the following is not a reason for partitioning processes into separate programs?
A) the processes represent different user groups
B) the processes execute at different times
C) to control system security
D) to maintain consistency of data
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 201-202
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7e-Understand and apply the concept of partitioning of physical DFDs.

13) A CRUD matrix is used to show:


A) places in the system where the data is inaccurate.
B) where records are updated, added, deleted or used.
C) which Web pages are placed on a secure server.
D) the partitioning of data flow diagrams in a client/server environment.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 198
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

14) The process of creating a simple data flow diagram fragment for each unique system trigger
is called:
A) event modeling.
B) trigger analysis.
C) response cases.
D) CRUD model analysis.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 199
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

15) The advantage of building data flow diagrams based on events is that:
A) events are small scale and easy to analyze for input and output.
B) users are familiar with the events within their business and know how the events drive other
activities.
C) events fall into one of four categories: read, update, create, delete.
D) events are predictable and lend a high degree of stability to the data flow diagram.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 199
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

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16) A use case:
A) summarizes an activity, its trigger, input, and output.
B) describes a subsystem of a data flow diagram showing how the processes use data produced
by other processes.
C) describes how the data is partitioned into programs for different users.
D) shows when the data is updated, read, created or deleted.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 200
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

17) Partitioning on a data flow diagram for an ecommerce Web site may be used to show:
A) external events.
B) triggers.
C) security.
D) derived elements.
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 201
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7e-Understand and apply the concept of partitioning of physical DFDs.

18) Which of the following is a goal of dividing a Web site into a series of Web pages?
A) improve the ease of maintaining the Web site
B) improve the collection of Web metrics
C) improve tracking of page movement by the customer
D) improve the revenue obtained by page marketing
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 208
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7e-Understand and apply the concept of partitioning of physical DFDs.

19) What should be created each time data must be obtained from an external partner?
A) a transaction data store
B) a new browser window and DFD process to validate the window's data
C) a unique Web form and DFD process to validate and process the data
D) a Web form that extends the previous Web form
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 208
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Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

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20) Ajax is used to:
A) partition Web sites into different Web forms.
B) obtain data from a Web server and update the current Web form.
C) confirm credit card accounts using a secure transaction.
D) transmit data to an external partner using XML documents.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 209
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

21) Having separate Web forms to collect transaction data means that:
A) the forms are each quite complex with complex validation.
B) the forms are less complex and easier to fill out.
C) the processing will take place slowly.
D) the Web site will not be as attractive.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 209
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

22) Each time an external company or system is involved:


A) the processes that handle each of the interactions should be partitioned into one program for
security reasons.
B) a new temporary data store must be used with a process to create the data store.
C) the process that handles the interaction must be on a secure server.
D) the process involved needs to be partitioned into a separate program.
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 209
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

23) Which of these are reasons for partitioning a system?


A) to keep transactions secure
B) to make it easier to move to a new system
C) to allow the system to be upgraded later
D) to ensure that if the business is sold, the data can be given to the new owners
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 202
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24) A method that provides conceptual freedom for representing processes and flows in a
business system is the:
A) database.
B) entity-relationship diagram.
C) data flow diagram.
D) flow chart.
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 187
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

25) ________ depict the broadest possible overview of system inputs, processes, and outputs.
A) Data flow diagrams
B) Databases
C) Entity-relationship diagrams
D) Flow charts
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

26) By using combinations of only four symbols, the systems analyst is able to create a pictorial
depiction of data flows that eventually can provide solid system:
A) documentation.
B) modeling.
C) programming.
D) answers.
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

27) The data flow approach enables the systems analyst to better understand the interrelatedness
of ________ and ________.
A) systems; subsystems
B) systems; programming
C) subsystems; programming
D) subsystems; diagrams
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 187
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

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28) An external entity is called a source or ________ of data, and is considered to be external to
the study.
A) destination
B) result
C) answer
D) confusion
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

29) Data flows occurring simultaneously can be depicted doing just that through the use of
________ arrows.
A) perpendicular
B) segmented
C) connecting
D) parallel
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

30) The data store symbol is simply showing a depository for data which allows addition or
________ of data.
A) retrieval
B) removal
C) updating
D) deletion
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 189
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

31) With a ________ approach, the diagrams move from general to specific.
A) top-down
B) bottom-up
C) management-centered
D) employee-centered
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 189
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

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32) While the first ________ diagram helps the systems analyst grasp basic data movement, its
general nature limits its usefulness.
A) context
B) concept
C) user interface
D) design
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 189
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

33) When the first ________ diagram is made, inputs and outputs are specified and these remain
constant throughout all of the following diagrams.
A) concept
B) user interface
C) design
D) context
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 190
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

7.2 True/False

1) The data flow diagram graphically characterizes data processes and flows in a business
system.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 187
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

2) The biggest advantage of the data flow approach lies in the conceptual freedom found in the
use of the four symbols.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

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3) The data flow diagram may be used to analyze the proposed system.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 187
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

4) An arrow is used to depict an external entity that can give and receive data from the system.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

5) Each external entity is labeled with a noun.


Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

6) A rectangle with rounded corners is used to show the occurrence of a transforming process.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 189
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

7) Processes in a rectangle with rounded corners sometimes denote something other than a
change in or transformation of data or a system/subsystem.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 189
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

8) Processes that transform data should be named with a noun which indicates the data that has
been transformed.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

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9) In logical data flow diagrams, the type of physical storage is unspecified.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 189
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

10) The systems analyst needs to conceptualize data flows from a top-down perspective.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 189
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

11) The highest level data flow diagram is called Diagram 0.


Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 190
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

12) With a top-down approach, the diagrams move from specific to general.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 189
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

13) More detail is achievable through using a process called "exploding the diagrams."
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 190
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

14) Data flow diagrams must be drawn working from left to right on the page.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 189
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

15) Data stores must always have data flow into them in a proper diagram.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 191
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.
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16) Linear data flow from process to process is normal in higher level data flow diagrams.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 193
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

17) Unbalanced decomposition means that the data flow to or from a parent process does not
match the data flow in or out of a child diagram.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 194
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

18) A logical data flow diagram shows how the business operates.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 194
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

19) A physical data flow diagram shows how the system will be constructed.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 194
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7d-Produce physical DFDs based on logical DFDs you have developed.

20) Transaction files are used to link all logical data flow diagram processes.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 199
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

21) A CRUD matrix is a tool used to represent where master files are read, updated, created, and
deleted within the system.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 198
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7d-Produce physical DFDs based on logical DFDs you have developed.

22) A use case summarizes an event and defines one activity.


Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 200
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7d-Produce physical DFDs based on logical DFDs you have developed.

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23) Ajax may be used to obtain data for a Web form without changing Web pages.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 208
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7e-Understand and apply the concept of partitioning of physical DFDs.

24) Having separate Web forms means that the forms will become more complex.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 208
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7e-Understand and apply the concept of partitioning of physical DFDs.

25) A clear name on a data flow diagram makes it easier to understand what the process is
accomplishing.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 189
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

26) A basic process is one that does not explode to a child diagram.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 190
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

27) When a process has all input or all output data flow, it means that an arrowhead is pointing in
the wrong direction or there is a missing data flow.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 192-193
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

28) Balanced decomposition is when the data flow in or out of a child diagram does not match
the data flow in or out of a parent process.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 194
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

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29) A logical data flow diagram focuses on how the business operates.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 194
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

30) A physical data flow diagram shows how the system will be implemented.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 194
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

31) A transaction file links two processes that execute at different times.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 201
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

32) Base elements are elements that need to be keyed into the system.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 199
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

33) Base elements are elements that are created by a process using a formula or some logic.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 199
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

34) Partitioning data flow diagrams is the process of deciding which processes are manual
procedures and which processes should be grouped into which computer programs.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 200
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7e-Understand and apply the concept of partitioning of physical DFDs.

35) A CRUD matrix shows where records are added, changed, used, and deleted from a file.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 198
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7c-Develop and explode logical DFDs that illustrate the proposed system.

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36) Each time an external company or system is involved in the activities of a Web site, the
process that handles them must be left alone without any partitioning.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 209
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7e-Understand and apply the concept of partitioning of physical DFDs.

37) Ajax is a technique used to obtain data from a server and update large amounts of data using
UML.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 208
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7e-Understand and apply the concept of partitioning of physical DFDs.

7.3 Short Answer

1) List three of the five advantages of a logical data flow diagram.


Answer: 1. Better communication with users
2. More stable systems
3. Better understanding of the business by analysts
4. Flexibility and maintenance
5. Elimination of redundancies and easier creation of the physical model
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 197
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

2) What are the four advantages of using a data flow approach over narrative explanations of
data movement?
Answer:
1. Freedom from committing to the technical implementation of the system too early
2. Further understanding of the interrelatedness of systems and subsystems
3. Communicating current system knowledge to users through data flow diagrams
4. Analysis of a proposed system to determine if the necessary data and processes have been
defined
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 187
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7b-Create, use, and explode logical DFDs to capture and analyze the
current system through parent and child levels.

3) What is the difference between a logical and physical data flow diagram?
Answer: A logical data flow diagram focuses on the business and how the business operates;
while a physical data flow diagram shows how the system will be implemented.
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 194
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7d-Produce physical DFDs based on logical DFDs you have developed.

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4) What are the four basic symbols used in data flow diagrams.
Answer: A double square is used to depict an external entity. An arrow shows movement of
data. A rectangle with rounded corners is used to show the occurrence of a transforming process.
An open ended rectangle is used to represent a data store.
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 188
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7a-Comprehend the importance of using logical and physical data flow
diagrams (DFDs) to graphically depict data movement.

5) Why is partitioning useful when designing a Web site?


Answer: Partitioning is useful when designing a Web site because it allows the designer to
separate the site into a series of pages that will increase the site's usability, the speed of human
processing, and the ease of maintaining the site.
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 208
AACSB: Information technology
Learning Objective: 7e-Understand and apply the concept of partitioning of physical DFDs.

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Fig. 11
The Swing is Made upon One Ski Instead of Using Both as in the
Christiania Swing

Closely akin to side-slipping is the Christiania swing with the stick,


which is accomplished by pressing with both heels at the same time,
while the stick digs well into the snow above. This variation of the
side slip is easily done, and the skier is turned sharply uphill to come
to a quick stop. When a sharp hill is met with, that is considered a bit
too steep to take straight, this swing with the stick may be made by
taking a zigzag course down grade steering clear of any obstacles
by snowplowing, stemming, or side-slipping; and turning the corners,
or “tacking,” by making use of the Christiania swing and the stick, as
shown in Fig. 10.
The “S”-turn may likewise be used for turning corners, without the
necessity for stopping to make the ordinary kick turn. A good way to
learn this useful movement is to run straight downhill in a snowplow
position, reduce the speed to a comfortable walking pace with the
stick, and stem with the ski. If this is done with the right ski, the “S”-
turn is made by throwing practically the whole weight of the body on
the right ski, at the heel, and pressing it outward while the stick is
carried ahead and below the skier. If the heels are kept well apart,
and the toes close together, the skier will have no trouble about
swinging around in a curve and be off on the other tack. About the
only difficulty in making the “S”-turn is the position of the body, which
must be thrown somewhat out and away from the hill. To the novice
this at first seems to invite a fall, but a few trials will soon prove that
the weight of the body must be thrown on the foot which circles on
the outside of the curve, hence the apparently unnatural position of
the body is essential for a good turn. By bringing the stick well
forward and downhill, the skier uses his staff as a pivot upon which
the turn is made.
The Christiania swing, made without the stick, is a favorite with
expert ski runners when running on rough and steep ground and is a
good way of stopping. The swing may be made both to the right and
left. To make it to the right, keep the skis close together, the right a
trifle in advance, with the weight of the body equally on both feet and
with knees slightly bent. Now throw the weight more forward and
upon the toes, while the heels are carried forward and outward to the
left. The body must lean to the right—the direction in which the swing
is made—and twisted somewhat at the waist; and the sharper the
turn, the more the body must lean sideways to keep the balance.
The swing to the left is made in the, same fashion, only the left ski
should be a trifle advanced and the body thrown to the left.

Fig. 12
To Make the Jump the Skier Assumes the Easy Position Required for
Coasting Downhill

The Telemark swing is more difficult to master than the Christiania


swing, because it is done on one foot, or ski, instead of using both,
and as it is less powerful than the latter, it is of far less use for
stopping. To make the Telemark swing to the right, assume the
regular position for downhill coasting, and, advancing the left foot,
turn the ski so that it rests on its edge as when making the
snowplow, throw the body to the right and lean in toward the slope to
keep the balance. To make the swing to the left, advance the right
foot, turn the body to the left and lean as before. This is shown in
Fig. 11. The Telemark turn is, in fact, made in the same manner as
stemming, and the sharpness of the swing rests altogether upon the
quickness with which the heel is thrown outward and the body turned
in the direction the skier desires to swing. The swing is made upon
one ski, and the key to the whole swing is the knack of raising the
heel of the other foot off its ski until it rests upon the toes. That this is
hard to do goes with the telling, and the novice should first acquire
the knack of balancing by running straight downhill with the weight
thrown on one foot. When this can be done, and not before then, the
skier is ready to practice the turn. The Telemark swing, like all other
turns, is easily acquired at slow and moderate speeds, and becomes
more and more difficult to make as the speed is increased and the
turn is made more sharply and quickly.
Jumping on skis is one of the most exhilarating winter sports, and
it is a pity that it is not more popular wherever a medium-heavy fall of
snow occurs. While touring on skis across a hilly country, there will
be many natural jumps to encounter, for drifts, stumps, rocks, and
other rises in the ground, when well covered and padded with snow,
make good jumping-off places. While but a few skiers may have
attempted such high leaps as the famous Holmenkollen,
Fiskertorpet, or Foldberg, all who have done much ski running have
done a little jumping, since, when running downhill, an unexpected
dip is often encountered, and a rise in the ground causes the skier to
leave the ground for a short distance and alight several feet below.
Doubtless the skier has enjoyed the flying-like sensation of this brief
moment, and very likely he has climbed the hill to repeat the jump.
Moreover, this has very likely demonstrated that the distance of the
jump depends upon the height of the dip, the speed of the skier
passing over it, and likewise upon the spring of the body on the take-
off. In making a jump of any height, the take-off may be level,
pointing up or even downhill, and constructed with framework
extending out from the hillside, or consist merely of a large boulder,
or a pile of logs, well padded with snow. The height of the slope
chosen will, of course, regulate the distance of the jump, and the
place where the jumper alights should be fairly steep, since, if the
skier lands upon a level place great difficulty will be experienced in
keeping the balance, therefore the usual jumping hill, where jumping
competitions are held, is provided with a 30°, or steeper, landing
place, and this merges gradually into the outrun, or slope,
connecting the hill with the level ground below.
Fig. 13
Each Member of the Party should be Provided with a Ruck Sack of Good
Capacity

For the safety of the skier, the snow should be firm but not icy or
hard, and this is easily done by packing the snow down well by
means of the skis. A good, thick padding of snow is of course
essential, and a thickness of 2 ft. is really needed at the landing
place and at the take-off. In our more northerly sections, plenty of
snow usually falls, but wherever a few sportsmen get together, it is
an easy matter to shovel sufficient snow to prepare a good and safe
jumping hill.
To gain confidence and acquire some useful experience in
jumping, the novice should practice leaping from a 2-ft. rise and
gradually increase the height of the take-off by piling more snow
upon it to increase its height. One or two packing cases firmly placed
upon a smooth, steep hillside, and well padded with 2 ft. of well-
trodden snow, will make a nice take-off. For the beginning the take-
off may point slightly downhill or be fashioned level, and as the skier
becomes more proficient, snow may be added to the edge so that
the take-off will send the jumper well up into the air.
The knack of jumping is nothing more than balancing the body
upon alighting, and the steeper the landing place the easier it is to
keep the balance. To make the jump in good form, the skier assumes
the easy position required for coasting downhill, as shown in Fig. 12.
When within a dozen yards of the take-off the body is lowered until
the skier is in a crouching position with the arms extending back as
in the act of jumping. Arriving within a couple of yards of the dip the
body and arms are thrown forward, which transfers the weight of the
body upon the toes, and the body is straightened up and the arms
are raised not unlike the wings of a bird, to keep the perfect balance
of the body. The straightening up of the body, known to skiers as “the
sats,” is the leap proper and must be timed so that the body
assumes an erect position when the jumper is not less than 12 ft.
from the edge of the take-off. The beginner will invariably jump too
late, but after a little practice, and profiting by numerous mistakes,
the take-off will be timed correctly. Alighting after a jump is best done
by advancing one ski a trifle to keep the balance, and bending the
knees a bit to lessen the impact. The jumper ends with the Telemark
or Christiania swing.
When taking tours of any length on skis, each member of the party
should be provided with a ruck sack of good capacity. That of the
expanding type, made with two outside pockets, and with gores at
the sides, is a good, sensible pack. It should be made of 8-oz.
waterproof khaki and fitted with shoulder straps of good width, to
prevent chafing the shoulders. Leather ruck sacks are sometimes
used, but are heavier in weight and more expensive but no better.
One member of the party should carry some kind of repairing outfit,
consisting of an awl, a length of leather thong, a few spare straps
and a stout cord, or string. These sacks are shown in Fig. 13.
Knife, Fork, and Spoon Holder

The Holder Keeps the Cutlery in a Position for Easy Selection and Grasping

The holder is made of a piece of sheet copper of sufficient


thickness to support the number of pieces of cutlery used. The piece
is notched to admit the different pieces, and its back edge is bent at
right angles to provide means of fastening it to a support, a wall or
the back of the kitchen cabinet. It will save space, as well as time,
since it is much easier to grasp one of the articles when wanted than
if they are kept in a drawer.—Contributed by L. E. Turner, New York
City.
Making Round Rods for Fish Poles
In looking forward to the enjoyment that may be had in the spring,
it is well to prepare and overhaul the fishing apparatus or the
shooting equipment. In doing so, it may be necessary to make a joint
for the fish rod or perhaps a rod for the gun. These can be easily cut
if they are sized and run through holes made in a piece of thin metal
as follows: Make several holes of the desired sizes in a steel plate,
and ream them out with a rather dull taper reamer, so as to leave a
bur on one side. This bur should be filed down almost level with the
surface of the metal, leaving the edges flat and sharp. If a rod of
wood from which the article is to be made is put in a hole and drawn
through from the opposite side to the bur, a nice round rod will result.
As the rod becomes smaller, use a smaller hole until the required
diameter is obtained. A saw plate that is not too thin is about the
proper thing to use for the steel plate. It will be necessary to draw the
temper to make the holes, but it is not necessary to retemper it after
the holes are made.

¶Celery keeps well in a small box of dry sand.


A Ski Sled
By GEORGE J. EGELBERG

T he sled is built low and wide so that it will not tip easily. The skis, or
runners, are cut 10 ft. long and 6 in. wide, from 1-in. ash boards
that are straight-grained. At the points where the curve is to be
formed, plane off about ¹⁄₄ in. on the upper side, but do not plane off
any at the very tip end. This will allow the skis to be more easily
bent. If it is not handy to steam the skis, put them in boiling water,
and be sure that at least 1¹⁄₂ ft. of the points are covered. Provide a
cover for the vessel, so that only very little steam may escape. Let
them boil for at least one hour. A good method of bending the points
is shown. When the skis are taken from the water, put them as
quickly as possible in the bending blocks, side by side, and bend
them with a slow, even pressure. Weight the extending ends and
leave the skis in the blocks 8 or 10 hours to dry. Sharpen the points
after they are bent.
The Runners are Shaped Like a Ski and are Joined Together with Knees for
the Top Board

The sled will run easier if the skis have a slight rocker curve. To
make this curve, have the center block 6 in. while the two end blocks
are 5¹⁄₂ in. high. A ¹⁄₄-in. flat-head bolt is run through the ski, the
block, and the cross strip. The holes are countersunk in the surface
for the heads of the bolts. The top is made of three 6-in. boards,
fastened to the crosspieces. It is a good plan to brace the tips of the
skis with a 2-in. strip.
Clocks for the Craftsman

An Ordinary Alarm Clock Mounted in a Wood Base Made in Elaborate


Designs to Resemble a Timepiece of High Value; yet Inexpensive to Make

Three designs of clocks are shown, which can be easily made in


oak, or other wood, that will match other furniture. The sizes of the
pieces required are given by the dimensions in the drawings.
The clock is a matter of choice. Prices in most stores range from
75 cents up and the works are of the ordinary alarm-clock variety.
After selecting the clock the small legs as well as the back plate are
removed. The hole cut in the wood for the clock must be a snug fit,
and after placing it in position, the back plate is replaced.
The finish may be a wax or gloss, as desired, and directions for
applying it will be found on the can containing the material.
A Compact Galvanometer
A small portable galvanometer is one of the most useful
instruments to the electrical experimenter. There are continually
arising instances where it is necessary to test through and identify
certain wires, for which purpose a small galvanometer and a dry cell
are quite sufficient. For comparing the resistances by the well-known
Wheatstone-bridge method, a galvanometer is, of course,
indispensable. If the winding is made suitable, or by placing a shunt
across the terminals to reduce the deflection, a small galvanometer
will roughly indicate the current passing and thus enable one to
compare his dry cells and eliminate the weak ones. Rough voltage
comparisons may also be made by placing a resistance in series
with the galvanometer.
For constructing this instrument, a good pocket compass, of about
2-in. diameter, must be procured. Prepare a neat little box with the
four edges accurately beveled off. On the under side of this, carefully
cut a channel, about ¹⁄₂ in. wide and 2¹⁄₂ in. long, to a depth that will
bring the bottom of the slot within ¹⁄₈ in. of the top of the base block.
Place two binding posts on the base, as indicated, and secure the
compass in place with cement, or by two very small nails put through
the bottom. If the glass cannot be removed, it will be necessary to
solder the nail heads to the bottom of the compass box, after having
carefully removed the lacquer.
The correct wiring will depend on the strength of the current
handled. It is, however, very easy to get an idea of what the
deflection will be under certain conditions by merely making a
preliminary trial, after winding a few turns of any magnet or bell wire
at hand around a small piece of wood, and slipping the coil so
formed into the slot on the under side of the base block. The winding
may be from two or three turns of heavy wire up to several hundred
turns of fine magnet wire, but after one or two trials, the maker will
have no trouble in determining his particular requirements.
Galvanometer Made of a Compass Set on a Wood Base, with Coil and Wire
Connections

The final coil should be wound lengthwise on a wood core, and the
whole packed neatly into the slot. Connect up the ends to the binding
posts, and then glue in a thin piece to hold the coil in place.
By drilling a small horizontal hole through the base, as indicated
by the two dotted lines in the top view of the working drawings, and
inserting a small bar magnet, ¹⁄₈ in. in diameter, or less, the
instrument may be rendered independent of the earth’s magnetism
and used without reference to the north point. Such a controlling
magnet reduces the time required to bring the needle to rest after it
has been violently reflected.

¶Woodwork about a house, when primed with white lead made quite
thin in raw linseed oil, will never blister unless moisture gets back of
it. Yellow-ocher priming will cause blistering at any time up to 20
years.
A Perpetual Calendar

It is Only Necessary to Change the Sliding Pieces to Set the Calendar for
Each Month

It is only necessary to set this calendar the first of each month, by


sliding the insertions up or down, to get the proper month or week.
The calendar, as it is shown, is set for January, 1916. Saturday is the
first day and Friday the seventh, and so on. It is not confusing and
can be read either by the day or date. If the day is known it will show
the date, and if the date is known it will show the day. The illustration
clearly shows the parts, which can be cut from heavy paper or
cardboard.
Heater for the Experimenter
A convenient small heater for heating liquids in experimental work,
and even in making a hot drink where there is no gas, can be readily
made from an ordinary oil lamp and a small round can, having a
crimped-on head or bottom. The can should be of such diameter that
the prongs of the lamp burner will hold it firmly in place. A hole
should be made in the bottom of the can. It is then placed, upside
down, on the lamp burner. If the top comes too far from the flame,
cut off a strip around the edge.—Contributed by Clarence S. H.
Anderson, Worcester, Massachusetts.
A Camp Chair Constitutes the Body of the Sled and the Legs are Equipped
with Runners

A Folding Ice Sled


On a smooth ice surface, or on hard snow, the sled shown will run
easily, and a skater can push another with surprising speed by a light
push on the shoulders while the rider rests his feet on the front of the
runners. The sled is light, and it can be folded up and carried under
the arm. It is also handy for putting on the skates, or for use in a
crowded car.
Any camp stool will do for the main part of the sled. Holes are
bored in the ends of the legs to receive the lugs on the runners
snugly. If the builder is not equipped with a forge, a blacksmith will
make the runners cheaply. The sliding surfaces of the runners are
smoothed with a file.—Contributed by Thomas Lappin, Portland,
Ore.

¶A column of water 27.6 in. will have a pressure of 1 lb. per square
inch.
Cleaning Tinware with Milk
Some housewives advise a system of dry-cleaning for tinware for
the reason that it insures a surface free from rust which is less liable
to burn. Where washing is preferred, however, a little milk added to
the water proves more satisfactory than either soap or soda, its
peculiarly solvent effect upon grease obviating all necessity for hard
scouring, which latter will wear the tin coating and gradually cause
the article to become useless for holding food and more apt to rust
into holes.—Contributed by J. E. Pouliot, Ottawa, Can.

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