BCS MBP18 Exam - Topic 7 Question 32 Discussion

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Question #: 32
Topic #: 7

A record company is implementing a new system to replace an existing legacy system. The project has challenging as the new system must be implemented before support for the existing system is withdrawn. The business users have been involved throughout the project and their confidence in the new system is high.

Which implementation approach is the LEAST appropriate in this situation?

APilot

BPhased

CDirect changeover

DParallel running.

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by Dominga at May 20, 2024, 06:00 AM

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Brett

7 months ago

Phased sounds like a solid choice, though.

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Teri

7 months ago

I’m surprised they’re confident with a direct switch.

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Gail

7 months ago

Wait, why not parallel running? Seems safer.

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Giuseppe

7 months ago

Totally agree, better to avoid that approach!

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Germaine

7 months ago

Direct changeover is risky here.

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Kanisha

8 months ago

I think phased implementation could be good, but direct changeover seems like the least appropriate given the tight timeline.

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Kindra

8 months ago

I feel like pilot testing could work well, but since the users are confident, maybe it’s not the best choice.

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Desire

8 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think parallel running might be safer since it allows for testing alongside the old system.

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Weldon

8 months ago

I remember we discussed that direct changeover can be risky, especially if the new system has issues right away. It seems like a bad fit here.

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Willodean

8 months ago

Okay, let's see. Since the business users are on board, a direct changeover might be the least appropriate option. That could be too risky with the tight timeline. I'm leaning towards a phased or parallel approach to ensure a smooth transition.

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Raylene

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused here. If the business users are confident, then a pilot or phased approach might be better to test things out. But the deadline is tight, so a direct changeover could be the fastest. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Hortencia

8 months ago

This seems like a tricky one. The business users are confident in the new system, so a phased or parallel approach might be the way to go. But with the tight timeline, a direct changeover could be the least risky option.

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Lou

8 months ago

This is a tough one. The business users' confidence is a good sign, but the tight deadline is a concern. I think a pilot or phased approach would be the safest bet, even if it takes a bit longer. Gotta play it safe on this one.

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Hassie

8 months ago

I feel like RFPs are definitely not for requesting funds; that seems more like a budget proposal. But I can't remember if they specifically assign resources.

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Ahmed

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. I'll need to think through each of the options carefully to figure out which one would actually trigger an alert in Server Protect.

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Karrie

1 year ago

I'd go with the direct changeover, just to see the look on the business users' faces. Gotta keep them on their toes, you know?

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Carlee

1 year ago

Pilot? Seriously? With the tight timeline, they don't have time to test the new system on a small scale. They need to go all-in, but carefully.

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Felix

12 months ago

User 3: What about Parallel running? Wouldn't that be a safer option?

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Janessa

12 months ago

User 2: I agree, it's too risky to switch directly without any testing.

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Lynette

1 year ago

User 1: I think Direct changeover would be the least appropriate approach.

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Merlyn

1 year ago

Parallel running? Are you kidding me? That's overkill, and a huge waste of resources. This isn't a mission-critical system, people!

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Nina

1 year ago

C: Pilot approach could also work well in this situation.

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Narcisa

1 year ago

B: Yeah, I think phased implementation would be more appropriate.

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Dion

1 year ago

A: I agree, parallel running seems like too much for this project.

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Paulina

1 year ago

Phased approach would be the safest option here. Gradually transitioning to the new system while maintaining the old one is the way to go.

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Marnie

1 year ago

D) Parallel running.

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Detra

1 year ago

C) Direct changeover

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Rueben

1 year ago

B) Phased

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Nan

1 year ago

A) Pilot

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Elouise

1 year ago

A direct changeover in this situation would be a disaster. The existing system is being phased out, so the company can't afford any disruptions.

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Asuncion

1 year ago

D: Maybe a pilot or parallel running would be more suitable.

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Daren

1 year ago

C: Definitely, we need to consider a different implementation approach.

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Rose

1 year ago

B: Agreed, the existing system is being phased out, so we can't afford any disruptions.

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Yoko

1 year ago

A: I think a direct changeover would be a disaster in this situation.

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Annalee

1 year ago

I believe a phased approach would be more suitable in this situation to ensure a smooth transition without disrupting operations.

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Maia

1 year ago

I agree with you. Direct changeover could be risky since the new system must be implemented before support for the existing system is withdrawn.

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Lonna

1 year ago

I think the least appropriate implementation approach in this situation is direct changeover.

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