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Title: Context Diagram


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Context Diagram
  • First system model created for an IS project
  • Represents the scope of the system be describing
  • Data flows into the system
  • Data/Information flows out of the system
  • External entities with which the IS will interact

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Context Diagram
Symbol that represents external entities people,
organizations, other systems that supply data to
or receive information from the system
External Entity
The System
The system to be built.
Label
Information flow to or from the system. Each
flow must be labeled. If multiple flows between
the system and external entities, multiple flows
must be created. Information flows only.
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New Banner Function
  • St FX thinking about implementing a new function,
    Booksmart, that works with Banner (but not part
    of Banner) to allow students to purchase books
    when registering for courses
  • Student selects course/section in Banner. Banner
    records the text(s) associated with the
    course/section.
  • Student given the option after registering, to
    purchase book.
  • If student selects option, Banner passes required
    texts to the Booksmart.
  • Student chooses text(s) he/she wishes to order
  • For each book ordered, Booksmart checks STFX
    Bookstore inventory system for availability.
  • For each book ordered, STFX bookstore advises of
    availability.
  • Students must pay by credit card. After all
    books ordered, student supplies credit card
    information to Booksmart.
  • Booksmart passes information to credit card
    processing company for approval. Credit card
    company passes approval back to Booksmart
  • Booksmart generates a receipt which is mailed to
    students home address

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Booksmart Context Diagram
Banner
Credit Card Company
Credit Authorization request
Course Books
Credit Authorization response
Booksmart
Inventory update
Book orders
CC information
Receipt
Bookstore
Inventory availability
Student
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