Quiz on Systems Development and Project Management

What is the first phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

• Implementation phase

• Analysis phase

• Testing phase

• Planning phase

Which software development methodology emphasizes customer satisfaction through early delivery?

• Waterfall

• Agile

• Extreme programming

• Rational Unified Process

What is a primary reason for project failure?

• Skipping SDLC phases

• Clear business requirements

• Effective project management

• Strong team collaboration

Which phase involves analyzing end-user business requirements?

• Design phase

• Analysis phase

• Maintenance phase

• Development phase

What does the acronym SOA stand for?

• Software Optimization Approach

• Structured Organizational Assessment

• Systematic Operational Analysis

• Service-Oriented Architecture

Which of the following is NOT a software development methodology?

• Agile

• Waterfall

• Scrum

• Project Management Institute

What is the purpose of the testing phase in the SDLC?

• To analyze business requirements

• To eliminate errors and verify requirements

• To implement the system

• To design system features

Which project planning diagram represents the sequence of tasks?

• Gantt chart

• PERT chart

• Flowchart

• Organizational chart

What is a project milestone?

• A temporary activity

• A key date for activities

• A project deliverable

• A project failure point

Which of the following is a benefit of outsourcing?

• Increased internal control

• Access to expertise and technologies

• Higher operational costs

• Reduced flexibility