plumiSystems analysis: Eduqas A‑Level Computer Science questions
Every Eduqas A-Level Computer Science exam question on 1.5 Systems analysis, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 32 questions on Systems analysis, as a list
- June 2025, Component 1, Q9(a) (6 marks): Discuss the different methods of investigation during the system analysis process, describing the benefits and drawbacks for each method. [6]
- June 2025, Component 1, Q9(b) (6 marks): Describe the differences between parallel and phased changeover methods. Suggest situations where each would be the most suitable changeover method. [6]
- June 2025, AS Component 1, Q9 (4 marks): Describe the merits of two different methods of investigation that a systems analyst could use when analysing the requirements for a new computerised system. [4
- June 2025, AS Component 2, Q2 (8 marks): PVLP is evaluating the best way to introduce the new computerised system. Compare two different methods of changeover available to the pharmacy. Choose the more
- June 2024, Component 1, Q10 (4 marks): Describe appropriate diagrammatic methods to show the flow of data and information processing in a system. [4]
- June 2024, Component 1, Q12 (12 marks): Discuss the different approaches to development using Waterfall and Agile methodologies, and the methods of changeover that could be employed. You should draw o
- June 2024, AS Component 1, Q14 (12 marks): A new computerised system has been developed for an organisation. They will be provided with user and maintenance documentation for the new system. They will al
- June 2024, AS Component 2, Q3 (6 marks): PVCC will have to consider different methods of backing up its limited amount of data. Explain different procedures the company could use for backing up and rec
- June 2023, Component 1, Q3(a) (4 marks): User documentation [4]
- June 2023, Component 1, Q3(b) (4 marks): Maintenance documentation [4]
- June 2023, AS Component 1, Q14 (10 marks): The computer system in a large manufacturing company has grown over the last twenty years. New features have been added and old features of the system updated.
- June 2023, AS Component 2, Q3 (7 marks): SpringZone customers (adults) provide a completed registration form to the receptionist. The receptionist provides a confirmation receipt to the customer. The r
- June 2022, Component 1, Q9 (6 marks): A local shop has approached a software company to build a web application with the following requirements: • To display all the products they have in store thro
- June 2022, AS Component 1, Q10(a) (8 marks): Explain the benefits and drawbacks of two different methods of investigation. [8]
- June 2022, AS Component 1, Q10(b) (6 marks): The organisation wishes to explore different methods for backing up its data. Describe different procedures for backing up and recovering data. [6]
- June 2022, AS Component 2, Q2 (6 marks): Select and fully justify your proposed method of solution for the main requirements bulleted in the scenario. [6]
- Autumn 2021, Component 1, Q5 (8 marks): Describe four procedures for backing up data giving reasons why they are used. [8]
- Autumn 2020, Component 1, Q8 (8 marks): Describe Agile and Waterfall approaches to analysis and design. [8]
- Autumn 2020, Component 1, Q12 (12 marks): Discuss the factors that need to be considered when proposing a new computer system and the methods of changeover that could be used in its implementation. You
- Autumn 2020, AS Component 1, Q10 (8 marks): A software developer is writing new software that will go on sale later this year. Before this can happen, the software will need to go through various stages o
- June 2019, Component 1, Q4 (6 marks): Describe the use of alpha, beta and acceptance testing. [6]
- June 2019, AS Component 1, Q11 (6 marks): Describe the contents of user documentation and maintenance documentation. [6]
- June 2019, AS Component 1, Q13 (11 marks): The role of a systems analyst is to develop computer solutions to given problems. One consideration for a systems analyst when developing a new solution is the
- June 2018, Component 1, Q3(a) (4 marks): Explain the purpose of a feasibility study. [4]
- June 2018, Component 1, Q3(b) (2 marks): Identify two other methods that can be used to investigate existing systems. [2]
- June 2018, Component 1, Q14 (15 marks): Describe the main stages in program production that take place between the investigation of an existing system and the carrying out of acceptance testing. You s
- June 2018, AS Component 1, Q13 (10 marks): A systems analyst has been commissioned to produce a new computer based system. Discuss the ways in which the systems analyst could carry out an investigation a
- June 2018, AS Component 2, Q2 (6 marks): StarLight Coffee will need a backup policy and will need to consider different methods of backing up the customer data. Explain the purpose of the backup policy
- June 2017, Component 1, Q5(a) (4 marks): Corrective maintenance involves fixing errors discovered whilst the system is in use. Describe the nature and use of two other types of system maintenance. [4]
- June 2017, Component 1, Q5(b) (2 marks): Annotated listings and algorithms are two components of program maintenance documentation. Identify two other components that should be included in program main
- June 2017, AS Component 2, Q3 (8 marks): Marble Garden Centre is considering the best way to introduce the new computerised system. Describe two different methods of changeover available to the garden
- June 2016, AS Component 1, Q6 (6 marks): Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of two different methods of investigation available to a systems analyst. [6]
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