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Reports resulting from information system reviews:
1.Performance evaluation reports- compares the predicted and actual performance of
thenew system and outlines whether the new system is meeting user requirements.
2. Staffing reports- this outlines whether staff needs are being met.
3.Security evaluation report- contains information on the effectiveness of the
securityprocedures of the system.
4.Error evaluation report- contains information on how the system is operating, on
theinput errors and errors in the system outputs.
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