The _____ Step of Systems Development Involves Studying the Existing

question 81

Multiple Choice

The _____ step of systems development involves studying the existing system to uncover its strengths and weaknesses and interviewing those who will use the new system to identify what the system must do to meet their needs and the needs of an organization.

• A) systems investigation
• B) systems analysis
• C) systems design
• D) systems maintenance

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Expenditures directly tied to the fabrication of merchandise a company trades.

Manufacturing Overhead Applied

The portion of manufacturing overhead costs allocated to individual units of production based on a predetermined overhead rate.

Work in Process

Items that are in the production process but are not yet completed; considered a type of inventory on the balance sheet.

Factory Utility Costs

Expenses incurred for utilities within a manufacturing facility, such as electricity, water, gas, and sewage services.