In the preparation of a logical data flow diagram for a payroll system,which of the following symbols could be used to indicate the payroll data?
A) Magnetic disk symbol
B) Data store symbol
C) Terminator symbol
D) Input/output symbol

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The data store symbol is used to represent the storage of data in a system. In the context of a payroll system, it can be used to indicate the storage of payroll data such as employee information, salary structures, taxes, and deductions. The magnetic disk symbol is typically used to represent a specific device or location where data is stored, which may not be relevant in the context of the diagram. The terminator symbol is used to represent the beginning or end of a process, while the input/output symbol is used to represent the exchange of data between processes, neither of which are appropriate for indicating payroll data storage.

In the Preparation of a Logical Data Flow Diagram for a Payroll