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CISA Implementing a new ERP system Practice Question
A company is implementing a new ERP system. The project team plans to use a parallel conversion strategy. What is the PRIMARY advantage of this approach?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse parallel conversion with phased conversion, mistakenly believing that parallel conversion is faster or cheaper, when in fact its primary value is risk reduction through fallback capability.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Risk mitigation by allowing fallback to the old system.
The primary advantage of a parallel conversion strategy is risk mitigation. By running the new ERP system alongside the old system for a period, the organization can validate the new system's functionality and data integrity while retaining the ability to immediately fall back to the legacy system if critical failures occur. This approach ensures business continuity and reduces the impact of unforeseen issues during the transition.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Immediate realization of benefits from the new system.
Why it's wrong here
Benefits may be delayed as both systems run concurrently.
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Risk mitigation by allowing fallback to the old system.
Why this is correct
The main benefit is risk reduction via fallback capability.
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Lower total cost due to reduced training requirements.
Why it's wrong here
Parallel conversion typically increases cost due to dual operations.
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Faster implementation compared to phased approach.
Why it's wrong here
Parallel conversion is often slower due to extra overhead.
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