Wednesday, August 12, 2009

IPO Diagrams

IPO (Input, Processing and Output)

What is it?
An IPO diagram is a visual representation of a process of activity. It lists input variables and output characteristics.


Why use it?
It is useful in defining a process and recognising input variables, responses and output.


When to use it?
Understand what inputs are needed to achieve each specific output.






Exapmles of IPO diagrams are:

Input:
Album title
Artist name
Artist ID

Process:
Query and Report

Output:
Display or of albums produced by artists

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