Fig. 2.1.5 Different information across the end state architecture.The raw text is captured and analyzed when someone asks the question—“can I get a
loan?” The question itself becomes the basic data that go into the database.
Operational transaction questions relate to specific instances and values of data. When
you say “what is my account balance?” you want to know exactly how much money you
have in your account right now. You want the correct answer, and you want the answer
very quickly.
Now, suppose you want to know your average monthly account balance for the past 5
Chapter 2.1: The End-State Architecture—The “World Map”