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Test Files
Test files are transmitted prior to implementation. Preliminary testing is an ongoing process until parallel testing is initiated. Several test versions of the conversion files are sent to NFC before the final version is uploaded for parallel testing. Once it is determined that sufficient testing has been done, parallel testing begins.
Parallel testing is usually done for one or two pay periods. The year-to-date and current data files are created as of the close of business the pay period prior to parallel testing. All pay period numbers and effective dates are equal to the parallel test pay period. Once the data is uploaded and processed, reports are executed to validate the data contained in the test database. Suspense reports are also executed to identify errors. Generally, during parallel testing, normal production conditions are simulated. The data is analyzed and corrected in FESI to avoid the occurrence of these problems at implementation.
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