System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Quiz

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What is the primary goal of the Planning phase in the SDLC?

To gather user requirements and analyze needs.

To build the system according to specifications.

To answer the question 'Why should we build a system?' (correct)

To design the architecture of the information system.

Which of the following is NOT a step involved in the Planning phase?

Identifying business value

Project execution (correct)

System request preparation

Project initiation

What does a system request document typically include?

Architectural designs for the system

Technological specifications

Detailed project budgets

Business needs and requirements (correct)

Which phase of the SDLC focuses on understanding how the system will improve business processes?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

In which phase is cooperation between business and IT crucial for success?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

Which element in a business request form addresses the constraints related to system implementation?

Special issues or constraints Signup and view all the answers

Why might some organizations not follow the SDLC phases in the same manner?

To accommodate different project management styles. Signup and view all the answers

What does SDLC stand for?

System Development Life Cycle Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does technical feasibility NOT assess?

Potential user acceptance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered when conducting an economic feasibility analysis?

Stakeholder analysis Signup and view all the answers

What does organizational feasibility examine?

User acceptance and alignment with business objectives Signup and view all the answers

After completing the feasibility analysis, what is the next step?

Submit a revised system request for approval Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors increases risk in technical feasibility?

Low compatibility with existing systems Signup and view all the answers

What does the approval committee manage?

Organizational portfolios of all systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an indicator that a project may be high risk?

Project size is considered large Signup and view all the answers

What is a stakeholder in the context of feasibility analysis?

A person or group affected by the system Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

SDLC is a process for understanding how an Information System (IS) can support business needs, designing the system, building it, and delivering it to users.
The SDLC generally consists of four fundamental phases: Planning, Analysis, Design, and Implementation.
The phases can follow sequentially, iteratively, concurrently, or in a different order depending on the project.

Planning Phase

The planning phase answers the question "Why should we build a system?"
Planning involves two steps: Project Initiation and Project Approval.

Project Initiation

The system request document explains the business reasons for building the system and its potential value.
It is suggested and performed by the project sponsor and submitted to the approval committee.
It includes:
- Project sponsor - the primary contact for the project.
- Business need - the reason for building the system.
- Business requirements - the capabilities the system will provide.
- Business value - the benefits the system will create.
- Special issues or constraints - relevant issues regarding implementation.

Project Approval

The Information System department conducts a feasibility analysis with the system request department.
Feasibility analysis examines technical, economic, and organizational feasibility of the project.
Technical Feasibility considers factors like familiarity with the application and technology, project size, and compatibility with existing software and hardware.
Economic Feasibility evaluates development costs, tangible and intangible benefits and costs, annual operating costs, and annual benefits.
Organizational Feasibility assesses user acceptance and alignment of project goals with business objectives.
The system request and feasibility analysis documents are submitted for project approval.
Once approved, the project proceeds to project management with staff assignment and a work plan.

Project Selection

A revised system request is submitted to the approval committee after the feasibility analysis is complete.
The approval committee evaluates the business need, risk, and the organizational portfolio which includes all projects categorized by size and risk.
The committee decides to proceed with building the project, reject it, or put it on hold.

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Test your knowledge on the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its phases, including Planning, Analysis, Design, and Implementation. This quiz will cover the fundamentals of each phase, focusing on the importance of the Planning phase and the project initiation process.