Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 752

Which of the following steps of data conversion requires users to define the flow and relationship between the source and target objects on a field-by-field basis?

Answer options

• A. Transformation
• B. Extraction
• C. Load
• D. Validation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Transformation, as this step involves mapping the data fields from the source to the target and defining how they relate to one another. Extraction (B) focuses on retrieving data from the source, Load (C) pertains to placing the data into the target system, and Validation (D) is about ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the data post-conversion.