Which of the Following Statements About Systems Development Is True

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about systems development is true?

• A)Planning throughout the systems development life cycle promotes coordination between systems and strategic plans.
• B)Organizations should conduct systems development activities at least once every five years.
• C)The systems development steps are critical for profit-oriented businesses,but are too expensive and time consuming for most not-for-profit organizations.
• D)Diligently following the steps and suggestions in the systems development life cycle ensures the final system will meet user needs and be implemented at or below the budgeted cost.

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Definitions:

Average Total Costs

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, representing the cost per unit.

Average Fixed Costs

Fixed production costs (unchanged by output volume) divided by the total produced output quantity.

Short-Run

A period in which at least one factor of production is fixed, influencing how businesses can respond to changes in demand or supply.

Total Costs

The aggregate amount of all costs, both fixed and variable, incurred in producing goods or providing services.