CPU Science Quiz 1/12/16 Flashcards
What are stakeholders?
Stakeholders are persons with an interest or concern in the new system
What are methods of data collection?
Interviews Questionnaires Search existing documentation within the organization Background research/literature search Observe people using the current system
List requirement specifications found in the analyst phase.
Hardware and Software requirements
Description of specific things that your system would do
Contract between the developer and the client
List alternatives to the requirement specifications.
Cover Advantages and Disadvantages
Consider outside hosting for hardware and software
What is prototyping and what is it used for?
Simple version of the system, used for feedback before spending too much time developing the actual system
What are parts of a system for systems design?
Input (mouse), Processor (CPU), Output (Monitor)
Describe ways that you can take the current system’s data and migrate it to the new system
Incompatible file types Different data structures Validation rules International date conventions Currencies Character sets (keep unicode in mind)
Good test practices usually include…
Beta testing
Automated test processing
List the three types of programming errors:
Compiler/syntax
Runtime
Logic
What is Parallel Running?
Running the two systems at the same time
What is Phased Implementation?
Introduce parts of a system over time
Must also continue to use parts of old system
What is Direct Changeover?
Set aside old system and put in new system immediately
What is Pilot Running?
Designate a subset of the organization to utilize the new system before the entire organization. Gather feedback from the pilot to improve general rollout
List ways you can improve your system:
Speed
Memory and Storage
Fix errors and bugs
Improve functionality and implement new features as necessary
