This step of systems examination is one of the most difficult. In this stage systems specifications are identified by asking what, who, when, where and how. A few questions addressed during this phase are
1 What are the requirements of the user?
2 Who requires the system and for what purpose.
3 Who will receive system output?
4 When must be the system is delivered.
5 What kinds of format should be output be delivered.
6 Who are the users? What kinds of training will they require?
7 What are the protection requirements of the system?