________ Is the First Step in the Systems Development Life

question 72

Multiple Choice

________ is the first step in the systems development life cycle, which defines the business need for a project, assesses its importance to the company, and determines whether the project is feasible.

• A)Testing
• B)Planning
• C)Maintenance
• D)Development

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing beyond direct materials and direct labor, such as utilities and rent for the manufacturing facility.

Administrative Expenses

Costs related to the general management and administration of a business, such as salaries of executive officers and costs of the legal department.

Net Operating Income

A financial metric that shows a company's profitability from its core business operations, excluding expenses and incomes from other sources.

Planning Budget

An estimate of future revenues and expenses that serves as a financial roadmap for an organisation.