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The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is the process of creating or altering the systems; and the models and methodologies that people use to develop these systems. Which of the following are the

The correct answer is B. Implementation C. Operation/maintenance D. Development/acquisition E. Disposal F. Initiation. The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process composed of several distinct phases, guiding the development, deployment, and eventual retirement of information systems.

Secure Software Lifecycle Management

Question

The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is the process of creating or altering the systems; and the models and methodologies that people use to develop these systems. Which of the following are the different phases of system development life cycle? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Options

  • ATesting
  • BImplementation
  • COperation/maintenance
  • DDevelopment/acquisition
  • EDisposal
  • FInitiation

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    10% (5)
  • B
    90% (47)

Why each option

The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process composed of several distinct phases, guiding the development, deployment, and eventual retirement of information systems.

ATesting

While testing is a critical activity performed throughout multiple phases of the SDLC (e.g., unit testing during development, system testing during implementation), it is typically an activity integrated within phases rather than a standalone, distinct phase at the same level as the others in common SDLC models like NIST SP 800-64.

BImplementationCorrect

Implementation is a standard SDLC phase where the system is installed, configured, and made operational for its intended users.

COperation/maintenanceCorrect

Operation/maintenance is a crucial SDLC phase focused on the ongoing running, monitoring, support, and necessary updates of the system after deployment.

DDevelopment/acquisitionCorrect

Development/acquisition represents the phase where the system is either built from scratch, customized, or procured as an off-the-shelf solution according to design specifications.

EDisposalCorrect

Disposal is the final SDLC phase where the system and its associated data are securely retired, de-provisioned, and properly disposed of.

FInitiationCorrect

Initiation is the initial SDLC phase where the need for a new system is identified, its feasibility is assessed, and preliminary requirements are established.

Concept tested: SDLC phases (NIST SP 800-64)

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-64/rev-2/archive/2008-10-22

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#SDLC#Lifecycle phases#Software development process

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