M4S1 System Administration and Training👩🏻‍💻 - Conversion

Question 1

A process of migrating from the old system to the new one.

Answer 1

Conversion

Question 2

• it contains the description of all the activities that must occur during the implementation of the new system

Answer 2

Conversion Plan

Question 3

• It anticipates possible problems and solutions to deal with them.

Answer 3

Conversion Plan

Question 4

Conversion includes the following activities;

Answer 4

Name all files for conversion
Identify data requirements to develop new files during conversion
Listing all the data document and procedures that are required
Identifying the controls to be used in each activity
Identifying the responsibility of person for each activity
Verifying conversion schedules

Question 5

Four methods of conversion

Answer 5

Parallel Conversion
Direct Cutover Conversion
Pilot Approach
Phase-In Method

Question 6

Old and new systems are used simultaneously

Answer 6

Parallel Conversion

Question 7

New system is implemented and old system is replaced completely.

Answer 7

Direct Cutover Conversion

Question 8

Phase by phase Gradual implementation of the system across all users.

Answer 8

Pilot Approach

Question 9

A system is tested in one area, then to the whole company either at once (all alone) or in steps (stage by stage).

Answer 9

Phase-In Method

Question 10

Provides fallback when the new system fails.

Answer 10

Advantages of Parallel Conversion

Question 11

Offers greatest security and testing of new system

Answer 11

Advantages of Parallel Conversion

Question 12

Two Advantages of Parallel Conversion

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Provides fallback when the new system fails.
Offers the greatest security and testing of the new system

Question 13

Disadvantages of Parallel Conversion

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Causes cost overruns
The new system may not get a fair trial

Question 14

The new system may not get a fair trial

Answer 14

Disadvantages of Parallel Conversion

Question 15

Causes cost overruns

Answer 15

Disadvantages of Parallel Conversion

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Advantages of Direct Cutover Conversion

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Forces users to make the new system work
Immediate benefit from new methods and control.

Question 17

Forces users to make the new system work

Answer 17

Advantages of Direct Cutover Conversion

Question 18

Immediate benefit from new methods and control.

Answer 18

Advantages of Direct Cutover Conversion

Question 19

Two Disadvantages of Direct Cutover Conversion

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No fall back if problems arise with the new system
Requires most careful planning

Question 20

Advantages of Pilot Approach

Answer 20

Allows training and installation without unnecessary use of resources.

Avoid large contingencies from risk management.

Question 21

Allows training and installation without unnecessary use of resources.

Answer 21

Advantages of Pilot Approach

Question 22

Avoid large contingencies from risk management.

Answer 22

Advantages of Pilot Approach

Question 23

A long term phase causes a problem of whether conversion goes well or not.

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Disadvantage of Parallel Conversion

Question 24

Disadvantage of Parallel Conversion

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A long-term phase causes a problem of whether conversion goes well or not.

Question 25

Provides experience and line test before implementation

Answer 25

Advantage of Phase-In Method

Question 26

When a preferred new system involves new technology or drastic changes in performance.

Answer 26

Advantage of Phase-In Method

Question 27

Gives the impression that the old system is erroneous and it is not reliable.

Answer 27

Disadvantage of Phase In Method

Question 28

Disadvantage of Phase In Method

Answer 28

Gives the impression that the old system is erroneous and it is not reliable.