Ch.2 Matching - Exam 1
flowcharts
Visualizations of a process activity; they are activity models much like models using BPMN.
business process
A defined sequence of business activities that use resources to transform specific inputs into specific outputs to achieve a business goal.
business model
A simple, abstract representation of one or more business processes. A business model is typically a graphical depiction of the essential business process information.
business process modeling notation (BPMN)
A standard for the description of activity models.
documentation
An information transmission and communication tool that explains how business processes and business systems work.
data flow diagram (DFD)
Another type of activity model that graphically shows the flow of data through a system and also incorporates elements of structure models.
message flows
BPMN represents exchanges between two participants (pools) in the same process as message flows, which are modeled as dashed arrows.
swimlanes
BPMN symbols that provide subdivisions of pools to show, for example, functional responsibilities within an organization.
sequence flows
BPMN symbols that show the normal sequence of activities in a business process. Sequence flows are modeled as solid arrows, with the arrowhead showing the direction of process flow.
pools
BPMN symbols used to identify participants, actors, or persons that perform activities and interact with other participants in a process.
events
Important occurrences that affect the flow of activities in a business process. BPMN includes symbols to define start, intermediate, and end events.
activities
In business process modeling, activities represent specific steps in a business process.
annotations
Model elements that allow the modeler to add additional descriptive information to the model. Annotations are modeled with text inside a bracket connected to other model symbols with a dashed line.
activity models
Models that describe the sequence of workflow in a business process or processes.
gateways
Show process branching and merging as the result of decisions. Basic gateways are depicted as diamonds. Usually, gateways appear as pairs on the diagram. The first gateway shows the branching, and the second gateway shows merging of the process branches.
process maps
Simplified flowcharts that use a basic set of symbols to represent a business process activity.
business analysis
The process of defining business process requirements and evaluating potential improvements. Business analysis involves ascertaining, documenting, and communicating information about current and future business processes using business process modeling and related tools.
