IB Computer Science Topic 1.1 - Systems in Organizations - Statistics

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Definition Term % Correct
Receiving comments and suggestions from users outside company {Beta} testing
79%
Carried out by developers of software, prior to distributing product to general public {Alpha} testing
76%
Old technology, hardware, computer system, or application that can run programs that can no longer be upgraded. Legacy system
71%
Both systems work simultaneously for short time, and outputs can be compared Parallel changeover
70%
New system is implemented while retiring the old system Direct changeover
66%
New system is implemented in one site or group at first and then expands to other sites periodically Pilot changeover
62%
Transfer of data between formats, storage types, or systems Data {migration}
61%
Finding and correcting bugs/errors in program Debugging
61%
Different parts of system are changed at different times Phased changeover
60%
When data is lost or destroyed due to system failure, storage negligence, or errors. Can be prevented with regular backups, firewall, antivirus, etc. Data {loss}
57%
Inputting normal, abnormal, and extreme data into system {Data} testing
49%
Improve product marginally by adding new functionalities or fixing bugs. Most times free Updates
49%
Process of replacing old system with new system Changeover
48%
Either written or online, contains all instructions mandatory for system operation. Examples include manuals, email support, embedded assistance, FAQ, live chat, online portals. User documentation
48%
Combining of two or more business entities, mainly to reduce costs Business merger
47%
Evaluates and analyzes project and its potential based on: Technical, Economical, Legal, Operational, and Schedule {Feasibility} report/study
45%
Process of shifting individuals, teams, departments, and organizations from present to desired state. Goal: Maximize benefits and minimize negative impacts of change. Change management
43%
Ensuring input is same as original data e.g. confirm password Verification
43%
Allows software and data to be hosted and managed centrally on remote datacentre Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
42%
Evaluating whether input follows appropriate specifications and is within reasonable limits Validation
42%
Unexpected data, e.g. "two" instead of "2," "4 2" instead of "42" {Abnormal} data
41%
Testing pen-and-paper by programmer {Dry-run} testing
37%
Data within limits. Used to check if "pass" and "fail" messages are appropriately displayed {Normal} data
37%
Updates applications by fixing known bugs and vulnerabilities, although may introduce new bugs as side effects Patches
36%
Individual parts of system tested separately {Unit} testing
36%
Situation where different software entities or systems cannot operate satisfactorily on same computer or different computers linked by LAN or WAN Incompatibility
35%
Always contain new functionalities or characteristics, as well as cumulative bug fixes. Most times need to be bought. Upgrades
34%
Teaching user how to use a system User training
34%
To determine if system satisfies customer needs. Mostly conducted by user prior to transfer of ownership. {User acceptance} testing
33%
System on standby but can switch to spare computer system, which becomes primary upon error such as hardware failure or network failure. {Failover} system
32%
User can learn at his/her own time until mastery of subject is achieved. Self-instruction
28%
Entire system is tested at same time to verify all components can work together {Integration} testing
27%
Tests individual commands, text input, menu functions, etc. {Functional} testing
26%
Duplication of storage devices and stored data of computer system to secure stored data Redundancy
26%
Final, working versions of software applications that already underwent alpha and beta testing. Releases
26%
Typically separate document for program itself, e.g. user guide, software requirements, description of design and implementation features of program External documentation
25%
Offers open and free discussions between students and teacher/instructor Formal class
25%
Documentation for code comprehension and details as part of source code itself Internal documentation
23%
Participants can take part in courses from anywhere in the world 24/7 provided they have PC and Internet access Online training
22%
Like above but primary and secondary system exchange roles {Switchover} system
15%
For fast data backup and storage, non-volatile. Examples include CD, DVD, USB Removable media
14%
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