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Modelling tools
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Definition
Diagrams that show structure, data or behaviour of a solution: DFDs, structure charts, class diagrams, ERDs, decision trees, storyboards and flowcharts.
Example: A DFD models the flow of data.
Found in: syllabus, course specifications, 2025 HSC marking guidelines, school notes, past SDD papers.
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Y12 SE Project.
Question types it can appear in
- Drawing: Draw or label it in the online drawing tool.
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
How to use it
A model sentence
“Diagrams that show structure, data or behaviour of a solution: DFDs, structure charts, class diagrams, ERDs, decision trees, storyboards and flowcharts.” Then apply it: A DFD models the flow of data.
In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.
Command words used with it
No linked question shows the command word for this term. Across the past drawing and short answer questions in this bank the words used most are: Explain, Outline, Describe, Compare, Classify, Analyse. Check the actual word in your question.
Go deeper
- Flashcard: Modelling tools in The Software Engineering Project (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: Project management, communication and ethics
- Notes: Part 3. Where this has been examined (see ../../question_bank.md) (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
- Notes: Part 3. Where this has been examined (see ../../question_bank.md) (Pseudocode, flowcharts and diagram rules)
- Notes: Interpret and apply fundamental software development steps to develop secure code,… (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
- Notes: Modelling tools: DFD, structure charts, storyboards, flowcharts, class diagrams (The Software Engineering Project (Year 12))
- Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for Modelling tools
Check yourself
Explain “Modelling tools” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.
Reveal the answer
Diagrams that show structure, data or behaviour of a solution: DFDs, structure charts, class diagrams, ERDs, decision trees, storyboards and flowcharts.
Example: A DFD models the flow of data.
Could be tested as: Drawing, Short answer, Multiple choice.