SK0-004 · Question #91
Which of the following graphically depicts the movement of information within a system?
The correct answer is B. Dataflow diagram. A data flow diagram (DFD) is the standard documentation tool that graphically shows how information moves through a system between processes, data stores, and external entities.
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Which of the following graphically depicts the movement of information within a system?
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- ASite survey diagram
- BDataflow diagram
- CArchitectural diagram
- DNetwork diagram
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(46 responses)- A2% (1)
- B91% (42)
- C2% (1)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
A data flow diagram (DFD) is the standard documentation tool that graphically shows how information moves through a system between processes, data stores, and external entities.
A site survey diagram documents the physical layout and radio signal coverage of a location, used primarily for wireless network planning rather than depicting information flow.
A data flow diagram uses standardized notation - arrows for data flows, circles for processes, rectangles for external entities, and open rectangles for data stores - to explicitly trace how information moves within a system. It is specifically designed to represent data movement, making it the correct choice among the options provided.
An architectural diagram depicts the structural components of a system and their static relationships, focusing on design and organization rather than the movement of data.
A network diagram illustrates network topology, hardware devices, and connectivity links, not the logical or procedural movement of information through a system.
Concept tested: Data flow diagram purpose and identification
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/data_flow_diagram
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