What Is the First Step of the System Development Life

question 63

Multiple Choice

What is the first step of the system development life cycle (SDLC) ?

• A) Design
• B) Analysis
• C) Problem and Opportunity Identification
• D) Development

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Definitions:

Cost Allocation Base

A method or factor used to assign costs in an equitable manner to various cost objects like departments, products, or projects.

Departmental Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate overhead costs to individual departments based on relevant criteria, such as direct labor hours or machine hours.

Departmental Overhead Rate

A calculation used to allocate indirect costs to specific departments, based on a relevant activity base, enhancing cost accuracy per department.

Cost Flows

Describes the movement and allocation of costs within an accounting system, illustrating how costs are charged, transferred, and absorbed in the production process.