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IGCSE ICT: Systems Life Cycle Guide

The implementation stage involves preparing users for a new system through training and transferring files from the old system. There are four methods for changing over to a new system: direct changeover, parallel running, phased implementation, and pilot running. Direct changeover switches over to the new system immediately after testing. Parallel running uses the old and new systems simultaneously for a period. Phased implementation rolls out the new system in stages by location or department. Pilot running tests the new system in a limited environment first.

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IGCSE ICT: Systems Life Cycle Guide

The implementation stage involves preparing users for a new system through training and transferring files from the old system. There are four methods for changing over to a new system: direct changeover, parallel running, phased implementation, and pilot running. Direct changeover switches over to the new system immediately after testing. Parallel running uses the old and new systems simultaneously for a period. Phased implementation rolls out the new system in stages by location or department. Pilot running tests the new system in a limited environment first.

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The Implementation Stage

Questions:
1. Summarise what the ‘Implementation’ stage involves.

2. Before a system can be installed, there are two tasks to carry out. One is to provide staff training
and the other is transfer files from the old system to the new system.

For each of these tasks, explain what takes place and why it is necessary.

Task What happens here? Why is it necessary?


Staff
training
Transfer
existing files

3. List the 4 methods of changing over to a new system.





4. One of the methods of changing over to a new system is Direct Changeover.


Explain how Direct Changeover works.

5. Describe 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using the Direct Changeover method.

Direct Changeover method


Advantages Disadvantages

IGCSE ICT: Unit 7 - Systems Life Cycle Mark Nicholls - ICT Lounge
6. Describe a suitable situation where the Direct Changeover method would be the best choice.

7. Another method of changing over to a new system is Parallel Running.


Explain how Parallel Running works.

8. Describe 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using the Parallel Running method.

Parallel Running method


Advantages Disadvantages

9. Describe a suitable situation where the Parallel Running method would be the best choice.

10. Another method of changing over to a new system is Phased Implementation.


Explain how Phased Implementation works.

IGCSE ICT: Unit 7 - Systems Life Cycle Mark Nicholls - ICT Lounge
11. Describe 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using the Phased Implementation method.

Phased Implementation method


Advantages Disadvantages

12. Describe a suitable situation where the Phased Implementation method would be the best
choice.

13. The last method of changing over to a new system is Pilot Running.
Explain how Pilot Running works.

14. Describe 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of using the Pilot Running method.

Pilot Running method


Advantages Disadvantages

15. Describe a suitable situation where the Pilot Running method would be the best choice.

IGCSE ICT: Unit 7 - Systems Life Cycle Mark Nicholls - ICT Lounge

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