The Purpose of System Design Is to Answer the Question

question 54

Multiple Choice

The purpose of system design is to answer the question ____.

• A) "What hardware and software will be required to operate the new system?"
• B) "What must the information system do to solve the problem?"
• C) "How much will the new system cost and when can it be operational?"
• D) "How will the information system solve a problem?"

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