Introduction to HIPO Charts & its Uses
This is what HIPO stands for
What is Hierarchical Input Processing Output?
TRUE OR FALSE: HIPO Charts utilize the bottom-up structure
FALSE: The HIPO model utilizes the top-down structure
Uses a hierarchical approach
What is a HIPO chart?
TRUE OR FALSE: HIPO charts have frameworks that are not easy to follow
FALSE: The inputs, processes and outputs are depicted in a step by step, logical way which makes comprehending and following along easy
The creators of HIPO charts.
Who is IBM?
A function represented by a box
What is a module?
Shows input and output data structures
What are HIPO and IPO charts?
TRUE OR FALSE: HIPO charts give detailed information about data control or flow control
FALSE: HIPO charts give NO information about data control or flow control
TRUE OR FALSE: HIPO charts utilize graphs
TRUE
The most important functions are arranged here in this model
Where is the top?
Utilizes the concept of modules
What are HIPO and IPO charts?
TRUE OR FALSE: An advantage of HIPO is that the documentation for a program is very short and concise
FALSE: Documentation for a program gets to be rather bulky with the HIPO approach
A use of HIPO charts
What is documentation and planning?
What is an overview of system functions?
What is arranges and categorizes?
The two organized methods used in the construction of HIPO charts
What are hierarchy chart and IPO chart?
This chart allows for non-technical stakeholders to be involved in the design phase
What is a HIPO chart?
TRUE OR FALSE: HIPO charts allow for mistakes to be rectified before the implementation phase
TRUE