Systems in Organisations Quiz

What is the purpose of a feasibility study in system planning?

• To evaluate employee satisfaction with the current system

• To determine the budget for the new system

• To analyze market trends for technology

• To assess the technical, economic, legal, and operational viability of a system

Why is change management important during system implementation?

• It helps reduce resistance and increases acceptance of the new system

• It ensures that all systems are compatible

• It focuses solely on training employees

• It eliminates the need for a feasibility study

What is a common compatibility issue with legacy systems?

• Outdated software or data formats

• High maintenance costs

• User resistance to change

• Lack of training resources

What is one key advantage of SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)?

• Cost-effectiveness with low initial costs

• Complete control over hardware

• High performance compared to local software

• No need for internet access

What is the parallel changeover method during system installation?

• Both systems run simultaneously for a short period

• The new system is introduced at one site first

• The new system replaces the old one all at once

• One module of the system is converted at a time

What is a risk of data migration?

• Enhanced user training

• Improved data security

• Increased system compatibility

• Data loss or corruption

What is the purpose of user acceptance testing (UAT)?

• To validate data integrity during migration

• To check for software bugs

• To test the system's performance under load

• To ensure the system meets end-user needs before going live

What is one challenge of integrating legacy systems into modern IT infrastructures?

• Lack of stakeholder involvement

• Excessive user training requirements

• High initial costs of new systems

• Incompatibility issues with data formats

What is the main goal of change management?

• To reduce costs associated with system upgrades

• To guide organizations from current to desired future states

• To eliminate legacy systems completely

• To implement new technology without training

What is a disadvantage of the big bang or direct changeover method?

• It is only suitable for critical systems

• It takes too long to implement

• It incurs high maintenance costs

• It is risky and requires thorough preparation