Subsection 16.2. Analysis for Information Technology, A Level - revisedeck

16.2. Analysis

A subsection of Information Technology, 9626, through 16. System life cycle

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A new computer system is to be developed for a factory. You have been asked to gather information from the managers, assembly-line workers and clerical staff about the current system. The managers can be available at any time, the assembly-line workers must not be interrupted at any time and do not like taking work home, and the clerical staff are very busy during their working hours and do not like being watched. Describe, with reasons, the method of research you would use to gather information from each group. Managers: Assembly-line workers: Clerical staff:

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2017

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A new website is being developed. The developer wishes to involve users in the development process. Analyse the use of interviews for researching the views of the users.

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2020

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Analyse the effectiveness of observation as a research technique.

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2018

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Mae, a systems analyst, will use document analysis to carry out research into a company. Describe the steps she should go through when preparing to examine the company documents. Describe the steps Mae should go through when examining the company documents.

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2020

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A scientist requires a new computer system to help with her research into climate change. A systems analyst will use document analysis to investigate the existing computer system. Evaluate the use of document analysis in this scenario.

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2022

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As part of a project to create a new software application, a system analyst will produce a software requirements specification and a user requirements specification. Describe the contents of a software requirements specification for the new software application. Describe the purpose of a user requirements specification for the new software application. Give one reason why the user requirements specification might prove to be inaccurate.

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2018

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A new database management system (DBMS) is to be created for a health care centre to store patient records. Health care professionals will use the DBMS when treating patients. A design specification has to be written before the DBMS is created. Explain why a design specification is needed. Describe the contents of a design specification for the new DBMS.

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2022

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A new database management system (DBMS) is to be created for a health care centre to store patient records. Health care professionals will use the DBMS when treating patients. A design specification has to be written before the DBMS is created. Explain why a design specification is needed. Describe the contents of a design specification for the new DBMS.

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2022

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A café owner wants to research the background and views of her customers about the food and service in the café. She has decided to interview each of her customers. Evaluate, by weighing up the advantages and disadvantages, the use of interviews for gathering information about the background and views of the customers.

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2021

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