Assignment: Program Design Concepts
Develop information systems by converting design specifications into data structures.
Task:
o What is the purpose of creating a logical process model and then a physical process model? How are they different? What information is found on the physical DFD that is not included on the logical DFD?
o List the steps necessary transform logical models to physical models.
o Define a structure chart and explain the importance of sequence, selection, and iteration
o Provide an example of a structure chart you have found online (citation necessary). Explain the purpose of this chart.
o What does a data couple depict on a structure chart? What symbols are used to depict it? What does a control couple depict on a structure chart? What symbols are used to depict it?
o List the seven types of coupling. Give an example of good coupling and an example of bad coupling.
o What is meant by the characteristics of fan-in and fan-out?
o Discuss three ways to improve the quality of a structure chart.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.