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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the main stages of the Systems Life Cycle?

• Analysis

• Design

• Implementation

• Deployment

Open Ended

Why is it important to follow a structured process like the Systems Life Cycle when developing information systems?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key task in the analysis phase of system development?

• Define inputs, processes, and outputs

• Collect data from users and documents

• Develop validation routines

• Identify problems and limitations

Open Ended

Compare and contrast two research methods used in system analysis. What are their respective strengths and weaknesses?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered system requirements?

• Inputs

• Processes

• Outputs

• Problems

Fill in the Blank

System specification defines hardware and ___ requirements for the new system.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the design phase in system development?

• To collect data from users and documents

• To plan the structure of the new system

• To identify problems and limitations

• To define hardware requirements

Open Ended

Explain the importance of coding (e.g. M = Male, F = Female) when designing data structures for a new system.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of designing input formats?

• Ensuring accurate data entry

• Capturing data through forms

• Validating data for range and format

• Ensuring outputs are clear

Open Ended

Explain the importance of including headings, labels, totals, and dates when designing output formats.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are included in the process of development and testing of a new system?

• Developing modules

• Creating test data

• Running tests

• Designing input formats

Fill in the Blank

Test designs verify data structures, file formats, and validation ___ routines.

Multiple Choice

Which type of test data is used to check how a system handles values at the edge of acceptable input?

• Normal data

• Abnormal data

• Extreme data

• Live data

Multiple Choice

Which implementation method involves putting the new system into operation for a small group before full deployment?

• Direct changeover

• Parallel running

• Pilot running

• Phased implementation

Multiple Choice

Which implementation method is considered fast but risky?

• Direct changeover

• Parallel running

• Pilot running

• Phased implementation

Multiple Select

Which of the following are included in technical documentation?

• Purpose

• Limitations

• Flowcharts

• FAQs

Open Ended

Explain the main differences between technical documentation and user documentation.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are focuses of system evaluation?

• Efficiency

• Ease of use

• Appropriateness

• Cost reduction

Fill in the Blank

The purpose of evaluation is to measure how well the system meets ___.

Open Ended

What steps are involved in the evaluation process of a system?

Multiple Choice

Which stage of the Systems Life Cycle involves creating user documentation?

• Analysis

• Design

• Implementation

• Documentation

Fill in the Blank

What does a validation routine do?

Fill in the Blank

Which implementation method is safest?

Open Ended

Discuss examples of systems you've used and suggest improvements that could have been made.

Multiple Choice

How does the Systems Life Cycle ensure ICT systems are reliable, efficient, and user-centred?

• By focusing only on technical aspects

• By skipping documentation

• By following structured stages from analysis to evaluation

• By ignoring user feedback

Open Ended

Reflecting on the Systems Life Cycle, which stage do you think is the most challenging, and why?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a main stage of the Systems Life Cycle?

• Analysis

• Design

• Development & Testing

• Maintenance