| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 18M.1.SL.TZ0.1 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | no time zone |
| Command term | Describe | Question number | 1 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A new computerized system is being planned for a school library.
Describe one method by which systems requirements can be obtained from the stakeholders.
[2]
a.
Outline one reason for providing a prototype for this new system.
[2]
b.
Markscheme
Award [2] for one method that is suitable for the given scenario.
Answers may include:
Interviews could be held (with the librarian/stakeholders);
To establish the functions required by the system;
Direct observation could be made of the users/students using the present system;
To gain an insight on how the library is being used;
a.
Allows stakeholders to gain an idea of how the system would be/work/look;
so they can provide feedback / suggest improvements;
b.
Examiners report
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