Why Is the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Called the Waterfall

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Multiple Choice

Why is the systems development life cycle (SDLC) called the waterfall method?

• A) It does not return to a development phase that has been completed.
• B) It uses feedback from team members to schedule tasks.
• C) It delivers a working version of the product at frequent intervals.
• D) It can be used only for projects on information systems.

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in which at least one factor of production is fixed and cannot be changed.

Purely Competitive Industry

A market structure characterized by many small firms producing identical products, with no single firm able to influence market prices.

Long Run

A period of time in economics where all factors of production and costs can be varied, allowing for the adjustment of all inputs.