22.6

A credit union is developing a new AIS. The internal auditors suggest planning the systems development process in accordance with the SDLC concept. The following nine items are identified as major systems development activities that will have to be completed.

1. System test

2. User specifications

3. Conversion

4. Systems survey

5. Technical specifications

6. Post-implementation planning

7. Implementation planning

8. User procedures and training

9. Programming

REQUIRED

a. Arrange the nine items in the sequence in which they should logically occur.

b. One major activity is to convert data files from the old system to the new one. List three types of file conversion documentation that would be of particular interest to an auditor. (CMA Examination, adapted)