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Title: Describe the approaches to system conversion.
Post by: captainjonesify on Apr 8, 2019

Question 1

Which of the following is the least costly and most risky method of converting from one system to another?
◦ Direct conversion.
◦ Parallel conversion.
◦ Pilot conversion.
◦ Phase-in conversion.

Question 2

Describe the approaches to system conversion.

Title: Describe the approaches to system conversion.
Post by: Sierray on Apr 8, 2019

Answer 1

Direct conversion.

Answer 2

Direct conversion is used when the old system is of no value or is not comparable to the new system. This type of conversion carries a high risk of failure. Parallel conversion protects the company from error, but it is costly and stressful to process transactions twice. Phase-in conversion results in gradual changes over time that also allows resources to be acquired over time. However, creating temporary interfaces is costly and gradual changes take time and come at greater expense. Pilot conversion implements the system in just one part of the organization that allows problems to be corrected before the system is completely adopted. However, the costs of interfaces and running both systems are a disadvantage.