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When to Scrap a Legacy System

publish date: 2026/06/24 21:04:1.159746 UTC

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Under what condition should the 'scrap the system completely' option be chosen?

When the system has just been purchased and is brand new

When the original developers have won an industry award for the system's design

When the system is not making an effective contribution to business processes, often because business processes have changed and no longer rely on it

When the system has extremely high business value and high quality

Correct Answer

When the system is not making an effective contribution to business processes, often because business processes have changed and no longer rely on it

Explanation

The scrap option should be chosen when the system is not making an effective contribution to business processes. This usually occurs when business processes have changed since the system was installed and are no longer reliant on the legacy system.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 10th edition

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