What Is the Systems Development Life Cycle

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the systems development life cycle?

• A) Involves establishing a high-level plan of the intended project and determining project goals
• B) Involves analyzing end-user business requirements and refining project goals into defined functions and operations of the intended system
• C) Involves describing the desired features and operations of the system
• D) The overall process for developing information systems from planning and analysis through implementation and maintenance

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Definitions:

Medicare Tax

A federal tax that helps fund the Medicare program, which provides health insurance for individuals who are 65 years old and older or who meet other specific criteria.

Salaries Payable

An account on the balance sheet that represents the amount of unpaid wages owed to employees at the end of a reporting period.

Payroll Register

A payroll register is a detailed document that records all employees' payroll activities, including wages, salaries, deductions, and net pay for a specific period.

Net Pay

The amount of an employee's earnings remaining after deductions, such as taxes and social security contributions, have been made.