In a Data Flow Diagram (DFD), an External Entity Symbol

question 42

True/False

In a data flow diagram (DFD), an external entity symbol portrays a source or a destination of data outside the system.

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Definitions:

Third Party

An entity or individual that is involved in a transaction or agreement but is not one of the principal parties, often providing services or mediation.

Courts

Judicial institutions where legal disputes are heard, decided upon, and resolved based on law.

Global Regulation

Laws and regulations that have international reach or impact, affecting how companies operate across borders, including trade, environmental, and labor standards.

Market Segmentation

The practice of dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers with different needs, characteristics, or behaviors who might require separate products or marketing strategies.