April 1999
SD206: SYSTEMS DESIGN

QUESTION 5

Total Marks: 20 Marks

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(a) (i) List three major objectives of system testing. [3]
(ii) Describe the term acceptance test.

 

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(b) List two basic principle which should be observed by systems analysts and programmers during implementation.

 

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(c) (i) Name two sources of training for secondary users. [2]
(ii) Give one drawback of using in-house trainers.

 

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(d) Describe factors which are considerations which should be taken into account when planning each of the following:
(i) Training objectives. [1]
(ii) Training methods. [1]
(iii) Training sites. [1]
(iv) Training materials.

 

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(e) (i) Define the term modular conversion. [1]
(ii) Give two advantages of modular conversion. [2]
(iii) How does phase-in conversion differ from modular conversion? [1]
(iv) Give two advantages of phase-in conversion. [2]
(v) Give one disadvantages of phase-in conversion. [1]