CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-P03-1 Topic 6 Question 56 Discussion

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Question #: 56
Topic #: 6

Which THREE of the following are true with regard to managing the changeover from an old to a new computer system?

APilot changeover moves the simplest part of the business to the new system first

BParallel running involves keeping the old system running normally until certain data retention criteria are met or confidence is gained, while the new system deals with the new workload Data input is usually earned out on both systems

CAll methods of changeover carry high risk and it is the preparation consideration of data compatibility and data cleansing before the changeover which has the biggest impact on the smoothness of the transition

DPhased changeover moves individual portions of the business to the new system one at a time

EDirect changeover, or big bang, is only used when the systems are significantly different such that comparing the outputs of the two systems is largely irrelevant

FPhased changeover is the safest and slowest method of changeover

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by Reena at Sep 17, 2024, 10:22 PM

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Bok

2 months ago

I agree, Kenneth. E is just asking for trouble, unless the systems are completely different. Why take that kind of risk?

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3 months ago

I think B and C are also important points to consider. Data compatibility and cleansing are crucial for a smooth transition.

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Adolph

2 months ago

C) All methods of changeover carry high risk and it is the preparation consideration of data compatibility and data cleansing before the changeover which has the biggest impact on the smoothness of the transition

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Hubert

2 months ago

B) Parallel running involves keeping the old system running normally until certain data retention criteria are met or confidence is gained, while the new system deals with the new workload Data input is usually earned out on both systems

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Romana

2 months ago

A) Pilot changeover moves the simplest part of the business to the new system first

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Krystal

3 months ago

I agree with Rose. Phased changeover seems like the safest option.

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3 months ago

I think A, B, and D are true.

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