Structure Diagrams Quiz

What is the purpose of decomposition in problem-solving?

• To break down a complex problem into smaller parts

• To ignore smaller problems

• To solve problems randomly

• To combine multiple problems into one

What is the first step in creating a structure diagram?

• Coding the program

• Naming the overall program

• Testing the program

• Identifying the smallest tasks

What is the approach used to create structure diagrams?

• Bottom-up analysis

• Stepwise refinement

• Random selection

• Top-down analysis

What are the three main areas of the company wage program?

• Input employee details, calculate bonuses, produce pay slips

• Input employee details, calculate deductions, produce pay slips

• Input employee details, calculate taxes, produce reports

• Input employee details, calculate pay, produce pay slips

Which task in the company wage program might need further breakdown?

• All tasks need further breakdown

• Input employee details

• Calculate pay

• Produce pay slips

What are the two sub-tasks of 'Calculate Pay'?

• Bonuses and deductions

• Net pay and deductions

• Gross pay and gross deductions

• Gross pay and net pay

Which of the following is NOT a sub-task of 'Calculate Deductions'?

• National insurance

• Employee bonuses

• Non-paid sick days

• Income tax

Why might some level 1 modules not need further breakdown?

• They are already coded

• They are not important

• They are too complex

• They are already simple enough

What should each node at the lowest level of a structure diagram achieve?

• Two tasks

• No tasks

• One task

• Multiple tasks

What is the final goal of using structure diagrams?

• To avoid coding

• To create a complex program

• To ensure each node achieves one task

• To combine multiple tasks