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> Tony Markos responds:
>
> Bonnie, your a little unclear, but I will answer what
> I think you are asking.
>
> The first flows of data that we draw on a DFD
> originate from tasks (functions) outside of the
> boundary of the system (i.e., outside of the scope of
> our analysis). These outside-of-the-scope tasks are
> called sinks.
>
> As these flows then enter the system (manual system,
> automated system, or combo thereof), we follow them as
> they naturally split and combine together to identify
> manual or automated tasks. Yourdon refers to this
> process as "interviewing the data".
OK. Next question: How do you identify the sinks?
Please note: I'm trying to understand what you're trying to communicate (may even read a book on
this), so please don't reuse previously posted content since I already read it.
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