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| CASE (computer-assisted software engineering) tools |
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| tools that automate documentation tasks such as drawing or modifying flowcharts, generating graphics and screen designs, and developing report formats |
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| high-level data flow diagram that provides an overal picture of an application or system |
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| Data flow diagrams (DFDs) |
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| primarily used in the systems development process to document the flow of data through an AIS |
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| a matrix of conditions and processing tasks for a computer program that indicates the appropriate action to take for each possibility |
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| the creation of finer levels of detail in flowcharts and data flow diagrams |
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| a means of tracing the physical flow of documents through an organization |
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| all the flowcharts, narratives, and other written communications that describe the inputs, processing, and outputs of an AIS |
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| the ability of non-computer employees to create computer applications of their own. |
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| Graphical documentation software |
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| the depiction, thorugh the use of symbols and logic diagrams, of existing or proposed AISs by accountants, consultants, and system developers |
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| the flow of electronic data through a computer system |
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| Level 0 data flow diagram |
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| the least detailed data flow diagram, showing only in broad terms what tasks a system performs |
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| Level 1 data flow diagram |
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| the decomposition of a single symbol from within a level 0 data flow diagram to more fully document the system |
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| logical data flow diagram |
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| the depiction of the tasks conducted by participants within a systems development process |
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| the highest level program flowchart, providing an overview of the data processing logic |
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| programs that contain modular, reusable code helping programmers avoid writing duplicate programs and facilitating changes when needed |
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| Physical data flow diagram |
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| the depiction of the first level of detail within a system, focusing on physical entities such as employees involves in the system, and hard-copy inputs and outputs. |
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| a special type of flowchart used to better understand and communicate a company's current business processes |
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| graphical documentation that outlines the processing logic for each part of a computer program and also indicates the sequence of processing steps |
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| Rapid application development (RAD) |
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| the use of CASE tools to speed the planning and development of computer information systems |
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| Sandwich rule (system flowcharts) |
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| a rule that states that a processing symbol should always appear between an input and an output symbol |
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| an example of establishing accountability by verifying that an accountant performed certain tasks, that a reviewer approved them, and that both individuals are accountable for their accuracy |
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| techniques used to develop large computer programs in hierarchical fashion |
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| a meeting in which the attendees review the logic of a computer program |
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| graphical documentation that depicts the logical flow of data and processing steps in an AIS |
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