Which of the Following Phases Is the Longest and Most

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phases is the longest and most expensive phase of the systems development life cycle?

• A)investigation
• B)logical design
• C)implementation
• D)maintenance and change

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Definitions:

NPV

Net Present Value, a calculation used to determine the value of an investment by discounting future cash flows to their present value.

Payback Analysis

A financial analysis method used to determine the time required to recoup the cost of an investment or project.

NPV

An evaluation method used to assess the profitability of an investment by calculating the difference between its current cash inflows and outflows, discounted to their present values.

IRR

Internal Rate of Return represents a financial measure for assessing the potential profitability of investments.