Every department in Pixel has their own module that is used for that specific department, inside the software application that Pixel uses. When a user has a need to change the module in his department in order to adapt to current transactions, a meeting is held with the Information System Manager. During the meeting, they discuss the request and agree on when the change should be implemented. The Information System Manager prepares a report which is then sent to Pixels programmers. Program changes are made in accordance with the report by the programmers. During the development of the proposed changes, the changes are tested by using similar data that is currently used in the programs. The results are presented to the Information System Manager after the testing. He reviews, authorise the change and it is then immediately implemented. The Information System Manager makes backup copies before and after the changes are implemented. The programmers of Pixel implement the changes on Sundays when there are no users at the office. Users are informed via e-mail when the changes to their module have been implemented.

REQUIRED:

2.1 Refer to the information under the heading programme changes and identify the weaknesses in the internal controls of program changes in the information department of Pixel Clothing (Pty) Ltd.