US CMA Part 1 · Chapter 6 · Question 4 of 22
In the systems development life cycle (SDLC), during which phase are user requirements gathered and the current system studied in detail?
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Correct answer: D) Systems analysis
Explanation
In the systems analysis phase, analysts study the existing system and define user requirements for the new one. Design follows, then development and testing, implementation (including conversion and training), and ongoing operation and maintenance.
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