Question

Explain the rules of creating system maps?

Answer 1

Answer:

the system boundary must be clear;

dashed lines can be used when boundaries are not clear;

irregular blobs are preferable to regular boxes since the latter suggest precision;

overlaps are to be avoided if possible;

maps should show components but not try to represent their properties;

the size of blobs does not represent importance, but avoid important blobs being smaller than less important blobs;

blobs can be anywhere, but it is best to put important components close together;

leave space in the map for clarity and later additions;

don’t divide blobs except when emphasising a partition.