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C1 Section 5: Systems Analysis: revision quiz and key terms

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Question 1 · Multiple choice

Which changeover method replaces the old system with the new system all at once?

Question 2 · True or false?

Parallel changeover can require significant additional resources.

Question 3 · Multiple choice

Which type of maintenance changes a system so that it continues to work after a change in its environment, such as new hardware or new legislation?

Question 4 · True or false?

User documentation is mainly written to help programmers maintain and update the source code.

Question 5 · Multiple choice

Which investigation method is best for gathering the views of a large number of staff quickly?

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Key terms for C1 Section 5: Systems Analysis

Abstraction: Removing unnecessary detail to focus on the essential features of a problem.
Adaptive maintenance: Changing a system so it continues to work after changes to its environment, such as new hardware or laws.
Annotated listing: Includes comments alongside code to explain its purpose and function.
Corrective maintenance: Fixing errors found in a system after it has been put into use.
Direct changeover: Stopping the old system and starting the new system immediately.
Interview: Gathers detailed information directly from a stakeholder through spoken questions.
Perfective maintenance: Improving a working system's performance or features, often at the user's request.
Phased changeover: Introducing a new system in stages, with one part replacing the old system at a time.

What C1 Section 5: Systems Analysis covers

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C1 Section 5: Backup and Documentation
C1 Section 5: Changeover, Testing and Maintenance
C1 Section 5: Systems Analysis Approaches
C1 Section 5: Systems Analysis Investigation

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