DFDs show the flow of data within a system. What symbol represents an external…

2024

DFDs show the flow of data within a system. What symbol represents an external entity ?

  1. A.

    Square

  2. B.

    Rectangle

  3. C.

    Circle

  4. D.

    Oval

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Correct answer: B

In a Data Flow Diagram (DFD), an External Entity represents a source or destination of data outside the system.

The standard symbol used for an External Entity is a Rectangle

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