Question

The end result of the _____ phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) model should give users and top management a clear view of what the problem is and how the information system will solve the problem.

a. implementation
b. design
c. planning
d. requirements-gathering

Answer 1

Answer:C - Planning Stage

Explanation: The System Development Life Cycle is a model of which organisations use when developing a new system.

SDLC has 5 Phases or steps and they include:

- Planning

- Analysis

- Design

- Implementation

- Maintenance

Each stage of SDLC has its importance in the system development.

Planing: At this state, the problem is identified, options of solutions are given and analysed as well as the possible outcomes are considered.

Analysis: At this stage the various options given at the planning stage are analysed and validated

Design: At this stage, the analysed options are designed to give a logical evaluation of the model to be adopted

Implementation: At the state, the design is implemented and tested

Maintenance: At this state, the errors are corrected and validated.