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Question #: 63
Topic #: 2
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Which of the following would be the MOST serious risk where a systems development life cycle methodology is inadequate?

  • A. The project will be completed late.
  • B. The project will exceed the cost estimates.
  • C. The project will be incompatible with existing systems.
  • D. The project will fail to meet business and user needs.
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
This is the most serious risk of inadequate systems development life cycle methodolgy.
The following answers are incorrect because :
The project will be completed late is incorrect as it is not most devastating as the above answer.
The project will exceed the cost estimates is also incorrect when compared to the above correct answer.
The project will be incompatible with existing systems is also incorrect when compared to the above correct answer.
Reference: Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Certified Information Systems Auditor 2002 review manual, chapter 6: Business Application
System Development, Acquisition, Implementation and Maintenance (page 290).

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