The Data Modeling Perspective That Derives the Business Rules for a Data

question 57

Multiple Choice

The data modeling perspective that derives the business rules for a data model from an intimate understanding of the nature of the business, rather than from any specific information requirements in screens, reports, or business forms, is referred to as the:

• A) top-down approach.
• B) bottom-up approach.
• C) overview approach.
• D) business approach.
• E) conceptual approach.

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Definitions:

Group Development

The process through which a group evolves over time, including forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning stages.

Punctuated Equilibrium

A theory in evolutionary biology suggesting that species experience periods of significant changes (punctuations) in short timespans, separated by longer periods of stability (equilibrium).

Additive Task

A task in which the contributions of all group members are combined to produce a final outcome.

Process Losses

Group performance difficulties stemming from the problems of motivating and coordinating larger groups.