IB Computer Science Topic 1 - System Fundamentals Quiz part 1

Imagine you're tasked with upgrading the computer systems at a well-established law firm. The current systems are outdated and sluggish, while a new state-of-the-art software promises significant improvements. However, the challenge lies in the fact that the existing systems contain a vast archive of crucial legal documents, and the user interface of the new software is radically different. What would be the most effective approach to handle this transition?

• Direct changeover

• Parallel Running

• Pilot

• Phased Conversion

Explain the concept of data migration.

• Data migration is the process of transferring data from one system to another, or from one format to another.

• Data migration is the process of encrypting data

• Data migration is the process of creating new data

• Data migration is the process of deleting data

What is the primary TWO challenges your company is likely to encounter when migrating a data lake from Volkswagen India, which currently operates on an ORACLE database, to a SAP system located in Germany?

• Incompatible file formats

• Data structure differences

• Incomplete data transfers

• Different data, currency or character conventions

Why are legacy systems important?

• Legacy systems are unimportant because they are outdated and no longer useful

• Legacy systems are important because they contain valuable data and processes that are essential for the functioning of the organization.

• Legacy systems are unimportant because they do not contain any valuable data or processes

• Legacy systems are important because they are easy to upgrade and maintain

What are the advantages of using a SaaS system over a local system?

• Higher upfront costs, limited scalability, manual updates, and accessibility only from the office

• No cost savings, difficult to scale, no updates, and limited accessibility

• Advantages of using a SaaS system over a local system include lower upfront costs, easier scalability, automatic updates, and accessibility from anywhere with an internet connection.

• No impact on costs, no scalability, no updates, and limited accessibility

What are the disadvantages of legacy systems?

• Legacy systems have strong security features

• Legacy systems are easy to maintain and update

• Legacy systems can be difficult to maintain and update, may lack security features, and may not be compatible with modern technologies.

• Legacy systems are compatible with all modern technologies