Topic 14 - Choosing An IT system Flashcards
What 3 Factors should be considered when choosing the best system for the end user?
Ranging from what the systems needs to be capable of doing
To how the user interacts with it
and
What device make up the system
What is the user experience and needs?
Is the user experience with computer systems or
do they need a a system that is easy to use
What are users looking for?
Are they looking for performance
e.g. for video gaming, and need a system with a high specification graphics device?
What 2 other things to consider when chosing an IT system?
Does the user need the system to be always avaliable, even when on the go?
Is accessibility an important issue?
What 3 Specifications, compatibility and connectivity things should businesses think about when creating a choosing an IT system?
Does the system meet the specification requirements of the software to be used?
Will the system work with other devices?
Can the IT system use the required connectivity or technonlogy
e.g. for using mobile internet connections or syncing devices?
What 2 Cost things should businesses think about when creating a choosing an IT system?
Does the user have a large budget, allowing you to choose components from well-known brands?
Do they have a small budget which requires looking for a cheaper alternative?
What 4 Efficiency and productivity things should businesses think about when creating a choosing an IT system?
is the efficiency of the system a key issues?
Do users need to be highly productive?
Is is essential that the system is able to start up fast, load and save programs and files quickly, never stutter or crash or have any other problems?
Does the user have the budget for the highter-end machines that provide greater efficiency?
What 5 Implementation things should businesses think about when creating a choosing an IT system?
What is the timescale for the IT system to be implemented?
Does the system need to be available quickly?
Will the system need extensive testing?
WIll you need to migtare data from an old system to the new one?
Will the users need training in order to use the system?
What 3 Security things should businesses think about when creating a choosing an IT system?
Will the system be handling sensitive information?
Does it need biometic security for login or the ability to attach physical security such as looks?
Are portable device not appopriate because of the risk of them being stolen?
