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Direct implementation
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Definition
The old system stops and the new one starts straight away; cheap and fast but risky.
Example: Switch off the old system on Friday and use the new one Monday.
Found in: syllabus, 2025 HSC marking guidelines, school notes, past SDD papers.
Old system off, new on at once.
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Y12 SE Project.
Question types it can appear in
- Multiple choice: 2025 Q1 (pilot)
- Matching or table: Match it to its description, example or category.
- Short answer: Compare implementation methods (sample Q5)
Where it has appeared in the paper
The Software Engineering Project (Part A, B). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.
Related past questions
- 2025 HSC Q1 (1 mark): Implementation methods The Software Engineering Project (Part A) · 1 mark
- Sample exam Q5 (1 mark): Implementation methods The Software Engineering Project (Part B) · 1 mark
How to use it
A model sentence
“The old system stops and the new one starts straight away; cheap and fast but risky.” Then apply it: Switch off the old system on Friday and use the new one Monday.
In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.
Command words used with it
- Identify: Recognise and name. (2025 HSC Q1 (1 mark): Implementation methods)
Official worked answer
Sample exam Q5 (1 mark): Implementation methods (1 mark): official criteria and sample answer
Criteria
1: Correctly matches the implementation methods.
Sample answer
(i) Direct. (ii) Phased. (iii) Parallel. (iv) Pilot.
Go deeper
- Flashcard: Direct implementation in The Software Engineering Project (Year 12) · study that set
- Memorise: Implementation (conversion) methods
- Key terms bank entry: Direct implementation
- Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for Direct implementation
Check yourself
Explain “Direct implementation” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.
Reveal the answer
The old system stops and the new one starts straight away; cheap and fast but risky.
Example: Switch off the old system on Friday and use the new one Monday.
Could be tested as: Multiple choice, Matching or table, Short answer.