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IB Computer Science - Core Concepts - Question Bank

The document outlines key concepts related to the life cycle of new systems including planning, feasibility studies, change management, legacy systems, system integration strategies for business mergers, software compatibility, SaaS applications, operational feasibility, changeover methods, data migration challenges and solutions, testing types and phases, documentation forms and methods, training importance and methods, and data backup strategies to prevent loss. It provides an overview of factors to consider when introducing or updating systems and managing changes, data, documentation, training needs and backup/recovery processes.

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IB Computer Science - Core Concepts - Question Bank

The document outlines key concepts related to the life cycle of new systems including planning, feasibility studies, change management, legacy systems, system integration strategies for business mergers, software compatibility, SaaS applications, operational feasibility, changeover methods, data migration challenges and solutions, testing types and phases, documentation forms and methods, training importance and methods, and data backup strategies to prevent loss. It provides an overview of factors to consider when introducing or updating systems and managing changes, data, documentation, training needs and backup/recovery processes.

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IB Computer Science – Core Concepts –


Question Bank

Outline the life cycle of a new system


What is a new system? Elucidate the purpose behind a new system.
What do you understand by Planning a new system? What factors should it
consider?
What is a feasibility study? Why is it conducted? Name any 3 factors considered
while preparing it.
Justify the importance of a new system over an old one.
State some organizational issues with that relate to the installation of a new system.
What is Change management ? What are its goals and objectives?
What do you understand by a Legacy System ?
Outline how legacy systems interact with modern systems (if they do).
What is a Business Merger ? State possible reasons for it.
Elucidate 4 system integration strategies for a business merger.
Describe Software Incompatibility and the importance of compatibility.
Define SaaS. What are it’s applications?
By the virtue of cloud computing, SaaS makes systems cost-effective and efficient.
Justify.
Explain shortcomings of SaaS.
Distinguish between On-site software solutions and SaaS.
What is meant by the term "operational feasibility" found in a feasibility report?
What do you understand by a Changeover? Explain different methods of
changeover ?
State and explain the advantages and disadvantages of Big-Bang Changeover
Method.
State and explain the advantages and disadvantages of Pilot Running Changeover
Method.
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State and explain the advantages and disadvantages of Parallel Running


Changeover Method.
State and explain the advantages and disadvantages of Phased implementation
Changeover Method.
Define Data Migration. When does it typically happen? Why is it undertaken
automatically?
Outline some problems that may occur during Data Migration.
What are the Stages of Data Migration?
What steps could be taken to avoid Data loss during Data Migration?
Data testing is an essential step in the development of a new system/software.
Justify.
Elucidate different types and phases of Testing ?
Distinguish Data Validation and Data Verification.
Differentiate between Alpha and Beta Testing.
State differences between Internal and External Documentation.
Describe characteristics of appropriate Internal Documentation.
Justify the importance of External Documentation.
Describe various forms of user documentation.
State one advantage each of online and offline external documentation.
Why do many users prefer online live sessions?
Are there any risks with remote desktop sharing? Justify your answer.
Explain how different methods of documentation affect the implementation of a
system/software.
Is it possible to take full advantage of any IT system without training? Why? Explain.
State and briefly explain any 2 disadvantages of Formal Classes.
Why is online/distance learning said to be inappropriate for dependent/immature
learners?
What do you understand by Data Loss? Analyse the impact of permanent Data loss
on an organization.
What does SMART stand for in the context of data backup?
What is UPS? What role does it play in preventing Data loss?
Distinguish Failover and Switchover systems.
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Data Loss has profound ramifications on the efficiency and integrity of n


organization, suggest ways to prevent Data Loss.

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