Convert the Visual Basic code using the defined Y2K standards

Having identified all possible problem areas, you now need to rectify these problems. In theory, since you’ve done most of the mule work already, this next task should be relatively simple (if only!).

Here are the tasks required when physically converting the application:

• Change all applicable reports to use a four-digit year.
  
  
• Change database columns that use a two-digit year.
  
  
• Change data file record fields that use a two-digit year.
  
  
• Redesign the key of any database table or data file record that has a two-digit year in the key.
  
  
• Change all input fields that use a two-digit year.

Although the main testing is left until the next project stage, all changes should be tested to ensure that the application continues to work as expected. Test data might need to be created or amended in order to carry out this first-time, one-off (one-time runthrough) testing.