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While there are many different models for IT system life cycle most contain five unique phases. Which of the following would be the first phase?

The correct answer is B. Initiation. The initiation phase is typically the first step in an IT system life cycle, where the need for a system is identified and its feasibility is assessed.

Submitted by chen.hong· Apr 18, 2026Systems and Application Security

Question

While there are many different models for IT system life cycle most contain five unique phases. Which of the following would be the first phase?

Options

  • ADevelopment
  • BInitiation
  • CDisposal
  • DOperation / Maintenance
  • EImplementation

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    89% (31)
  • D
    6% (2)
  • E
    3% (1)

Why each option

The initiation phase is typically the first step in an IT system life cycle, where the need for a system is identified and its feasibility is assessed.

ADevelopment

Development occurs later, after the system requirements are defined and designed.

BInitiationCorrect

The initiation phase is the first step in most system life cycle models, involving identifying the need, defining project goals, and conducting feasibility studies.

CDisposal

Disposal is the very last phase, when the system is decommissioned.

DOperation / Maintenance

Operation/Maintenance occurs after the system has been implemented and is in use.

EImplementation

Implementation follows development and involves deploying the system into the production environment.

Concept tested: System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/reference/sdlc-security-integration

Topics

#System Life Cycle#IT System Acquisition#Security Architecture

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