Why should new systems development activities be segregated from the program change (maintenance) function?


Combining these functions increases the potential for two problems: inadequate documentation and fraud. Inadequate systems documentation is a chronic IT problem and a significant challenge for many organizations seeking SOX compliance. The potential for fraud is increased when the original programmer of a system also has maintenance responsibility,.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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