In a system development project the purpose of the program
and procedure development phase is to:
A. prepare, test and document all programs and manual
procedures.
B. document a business or system problem to a level at which
management can select a solution.
C. prepare a high-level design of a proposed system solution
and present reasons for adopting a solution.
D. expand the general design of an approved solution so that
program and procedure writing can begin.
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Answer: A
The preparation, testing, and documentation of all computer
programs and manual procedures best relate to the program
and procedure development phase. Choices B, C and D relate
to earlier phases of the system development life cycle.
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