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| 1.1 | System Conversion Methods. |
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| C | 1.1.1 | Describe, giving advantages and disadvantages, each of the conversion methods: |
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| | - direct cut-over |
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| | - pilot approach |
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| | - phase-in method |
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| 1.2 | Planning |
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| R | 1.2.1 | List all the elements involved in an implementation plan. |
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| C | 1.2.2 | Explain the need for careful planning of the implementation process, including: |
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| | - who should be involved in planning |
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| | - time frame for each step |
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| | - steps required in conversion process and their interdependence |
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| | - site preparation |
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| | - establishing equipment requirements |
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| | - determining costs |
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| | - ordering of hardware, software, stationery, deadlines, staff etc. |
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| C | 1.2.3 | Describe the requirements for site preparation including floor layout, wiring specifications and air conditioning if necessary. |
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| C | 1.2.4 | Explain the importance of a post-implementation review. |
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| 1.3 | Training |
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| C | 1.3.1 | Outline the training programme required for data processing staff. |
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| C | 1.3.2 | Outline the training programme required for users. |
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| 1.4 | Implementation Report |
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| P | | Write a report of a complete implementation from a manual to a computerised application.
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| 2.1 | Data Preparation |
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| C | | Describe what is involved in data and file preparation including totals data transmission, record counts and initialisation of databases or master files. |
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| 2.2 | Data Capture |
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| C | | With reference to economy of effort, time constraints, cost constraints and maximum accuracy of data. |
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| 2.2.1 | Describe ways in which existing data (on various media) may be entered into the new system. |
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| 2.2.2 | Describe ways in which new data may be captured. |
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| 2.2.3 | Describe the need for special equipment, stationery, staff and training in the data capture process. |
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| 2.2.4 | Describe the need for reformatting of data. |
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| 2.3 | Control & Security |
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| C | 2.3.1 | Describe controls necessary to ensure |
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| | - data is as correct as possible before capture |
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| | - all required data is captured once |
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| | - any errors upon capture are identified |
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| | - the correction of any errors is controlled |
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| | - captured data is cross-checked against originals |
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| C | 2.3.2 | Describe the backup processes required during data conversion. |
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| C | 2.3.3 | Explain the workings of an audit after such data conversion has taken place. |
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| C | 2.3.4 | Explain the need for security control during data conversion and describe suitable methods. |
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| 2.4 | Software Tools. |
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| C | | Discuss the use of software tools in the conversion process. |
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| 2.5 | Case Study. |
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| P | | Design a detailed data conversion plan.
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