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2025 1 mark Short answer The Software Engineering Project (Year 12) Implementation methods
NESA HSC Software Engineering Sample Examination + Marking Guidelines (official, 2025)
New systems can be implemented in a number of different ways. Match the implementation methods (Direct, Parallel, Phased, Pilot) to: (i) The new system runs immediately with no delay. (ii) The new system gradually replaces the old system. (iii) The new system and the old system run at the same time. (iv) The new system is trialled with a small group of users and then implemented entirely when ready.
Marking criteria
1: Correctly matches the implementation methods.
Sample answer
(i) Direct. (ii) Phased. (iii) Parallel. (iv) Pilot.