The systems life cycle — IGCSE Information And Communication Technology (0983) questions by topic
Naming methods of analysing a current computer system, contrasting pilot changeover with parallel running for a multi-branch implementation, stating why file structure must be tested before going live, and choosing the correct validation check for a barcode number are typical of the 7 systems life cycle questions from 2023 to 2025, worth 1 to 9 marks.
State, explain, identify and compare are the command words tracked here, with compare demanding genuine contrast between two named implementation methods rather than a description of just one. Stages of the life cycle, analysis, testing, implementation, are easily muddled under exam pressure, so run through the sequencing and validation questions and let instant marking confirm each stage and check is named for the right reason, not just the right word.
May–June 2025, Paper 12
A computer system needs to be tested before it can be implemented. State why the following element needs to be tested. File structure
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 12
A company with many branches is implementing a new system. The manager is planning to implement the new system either by pilot changeover or parallel running. (a) Contrast pilot…
Answer this question and get it marked →When a person changes their password they are asked to verify that it has been entered correctly by re-entering the password. (a) State what this type of verification is called.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 11
A company is planning a new computer system. The current system needs to be analysed. Identify two methods of analysing the current system.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 12
A book contains a bar code whose number is 503619309903. Tick (✓) the most appropriate validation check to test the validity of the bar code. A check digit B format check C range…
Answer this question and get it marked →A student is creating a spreadsheet that includes a formula to check a number entered in a cell is between two values. - The number is entered in cell A10 as an integer. - If the…
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2023, Paper 11
A teacher has set up a database for a class library. The data about the books in the class library will be entered by the teacher. (a) The data can be verified by double data…
Answer this question and get it marked →Other IGCSE Information And Communication Technology topics
- Spreadsheets (38)
- Website authoring (25)
- Document production (22)
- Presentations (20)
- Data manipulation (databases) (16)
- Types and components of computer systems (9)
- ICT applications (8)
- Safety and security (8)
- Input and output devices (7)
- The effects of using IT (health and safety) (6)
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