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In a use case diagram, what role does an actor play?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Software Engineering - Requirements Engineering
In a use case diagram, what role does an actor play?
AAn external entity that interacts with the system
BA system component that processes data internally
CA database storing system information
DA graphical representation of system architecture
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Define an actor in use case diagrams

    An actor represents a user or external system interacting with the system.
  2. Step 2: Exclude internal components

    Actors are not internal parts like databases or processing units.
  3. Final Answer:

    An external entity that interacts with the system -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Actors are always outside the system boundary [OK]
Quick Trick: Actors are external users or systems [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing actors with internal system components
  • Assuming actors are databases or hardware
  • Thinking actors represent system processes

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