In the Context of a Systems Development Project, Which of the Following

question 47

Multiple Choice

In the context of a systems development project, which of the following statements is TRUE of the relationships between requirements, cost, and time?

• A) Increasing the time for the completion of a project always increases the cost of the project.
• B) Increasing the cost of a project will always reduce the time required to finish the project.
• C) Reducing the requirements in a project rarely affects the time required to finish the project.
• D) Reducing the number of requirements in a project reduces the overall cost of the project.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The production cost for one more unit of a product.

Production

The process of creating goods and services through the combination of labor, capital, and natural resources.

Pizza

A popular dish originating from Italy, consisting of a round, flattened base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and various other ingredients.

Optimal Level

The most favorable point at which the benefits of an action exceed its costs the most, often related to production or consumption.