Solutions Manual For Modeling and Analysis of
Stochastic Systems 3rd Edition By Vidyadhar G.
Kulkarni
alias - ANSWER: Term used in various data dictionaries to indicate an alternate
name, or a name other than the standard data element name, that is used to
describe the same data element.
balancing - ANSWER: A process used to maintain consistency among an entire series
of diagrams, including input and output data flows, data definition, and process
descriptions.
black box - ANSWER: A metaphor for a process or action that produces results in a
non-transparent or non-observable manner. In data flow diagrams, a process
appears as this when the inputs, outputs, and general function of the process are
known, but the underlying details are not shown.
black hole - ANSWER: A process is said to be this if it has no output.
business logic - ANSWER: This determines how a system handles data and produces
useful information. It reflects the operational requirements of the business. Also
called business rules.
child diagram - ANSWER: This is a lower-level diagram in an exploded data flow
diagram.
context diagram - ANSWER: A top-level view of an information system that shows
the boundaries and scope.
control structures - ANSWER: These serve as the building blocks for a process. They
have one entry and exit point. They may be completed in sequential order, as the
result of a test or condition, or repeated until a specific condition changes. Also
called logical structures.
data dictionary - ANSWER: A central storehouse of information about a system's
data.
data element - ANSWER: A single characteristic or fact about an entity. Also called a
data item.
data flow - ANSWER: A path for data to move from one part of the information
system to another.
data flow diagram (DFD) - ANSWER: Diagram that shows how the system stores,
processes, and transforms data into useful information.
Stochastic Systems 3rd Edition By Vidyadhar G.
Kulkarni
alias - ANSWER: Term used in various data dictionaries to indicate an alternate
name, or a name other than the standard data element name, that is used to
describe the same data element.
balancing - ANSWER: A process used to maintain consistency among an entire series
of diagrams, including input and output data flows, data definition, and process
descriptions.
black box - ANSWER: A metaphor for a process or action that produces results in a
non-transparent or non-observable manner. In data flow diagrams, a process
appears as this when the inputs, outputs, and general function of the process are
known, but the underlying details are not shown.
black hole - ANSWER: A process is said to be this if it has no output.
business logic - ANSWER: This determines how a system handles data and produces
useful information. It reflects the operational requirements of the business. Also
called business rules.
child diagram - ANSWER: This is a lower-level diagram in an exploded data flow
diagram.
context diagram - ANSWER: A top-level view of an information system that shows
the boundaries and scope.
control structures - ANSWER: These serve as the building blocks for a process. They
have one entry and exit point. They may be completed in sequential order, as the
result of a test or condition, or repeated until a specific condition changes. Also
called logical structures.
data dictionary - ANSWER: A central storehouse of information about a system's
data.
data element - ANSWER: A single characteristic or fact about an entity. Also called a
data item.
data flow - ANSWER: A path for data to move from one part of the information
system to another.
data flow diagram (DFD) - ANSWER: Diagram that shows how the system stores,
processes, and transforms data into useful information.
