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Implementation methods

1. Implementation methods

A new system is being implemented. The old system will be kept running until all problems with the new system are resolved. Which installation method is being used?

  1. Pilot
  2. Phased
  3. Parallel
  4. Direct cut over
Answer

C

NESA answer key: C. Old syllabus (SDD): useful as overlap practice only.

2. Implementation methods

A bank installs its new system in one branch first, and rolls it out to all branches once it works well. Which implementation method is this?

  1. Phased
  2. Pilot
  3. Direct
  4. Parallel
Answer

B

Pilot = trial with a small group/location first. Phased = one module/part at a time. Parallel = old and new run together. Direct = switch immediately.

3. Implementation methods

Which implementation method carries the HIGHEST risk if the new system fails?

  1. Phased
  2. Direct cut-over
  3. Parallel
  4. Pilot
Answer

B

With direct changeover the old system is switched off immediately, so there is no fallback.

4. Implementation methods

A company replaces its old payroll software by adding one new module (such as leave) at a time over six months. Which method is this?

  1. Pilot
  2. Direct
  3. Parallel
  4. Phased
Answer

D

Phased implementation introduces the new system gradually in stages.