IGCSE | 0417 | System Life Cycle - PG 169

What is the first stage in the systems life cycle?

• Design stage

• Analysis stage

• Implementation stage

• Evaluation stage

Which of the following is NOT a method of the analysis stage?

• Software requirements

• Hardware requirements

• File structures

• Identifying inputs and outputs

What does the design stage focus on?

• Test strategies

• Evaluation of new solutions

• Technical documentation

• File structures and layouts

Which implementation method involves running both old and new systems simultaneously?

• Phased implementation

• Pilot running

• Parallel running

• Direct changeover

What is the purpose of validation routines in the design stage?

• To document user requirements

• To analyze the current system

• To ensure data accuracy

• To create test plans

What is included in the documentation stage?

• Implementation strategies

• User documentation

• Evaluation reports

• Test data

What is a reason for replacing an existing computer system?

• The company is downsizing

• The system is too fast

• The existing equipment is outdated

• The software is too simple

What does the evaluation stage involve?

• Creating test data

• Comparing the new system to the current system

• Designing input formats

• Implementing the new system

What is the role of a systems analyst during the upgrade process?

• To oversee the upgrade process

• To evaluate the old system

• To implement the new system

• To design user interfaces

What is a pilot running?

• Running both systems at the same time

• Running the new system in phases

• Switching directly to the new system

• Testing the new system with a small group