A project team is developing a new system for a client. The client has approved a prototype, but during development, the team discovers that the approved prototype has significant performance issues that cannot be resolved without changing the user interface. The client is resistant to changes because they approved the prototype. What is the best course of action for the project manager?

Silently change the user interface to fix the performance issue

Abandon the project and start over with a new methodology

Proceed with development as planned and address performance issues after launch

Inform the client of the issue and work with them to revise the prototype

A multinational corporation is developing a new global HR system. The project has a fixed budget and a strict go-live date. The requirements are partially known, but there is significant uncertainty about how different countries' payroll regulations will affect the system. The project manager must choose a methodology that balances the need for early delivery of core functionality with the ability to adapt to regulatory changes. Which methodology is most appropriate?

Rapid Application Development (RAD)

An organization is documenting the flow of data through its existing order processing system as part of a system improvement project. The team needs to show how data moves between processes, where data is stored, and the external entities that interact with the system. Which structured analysis technique is most appropriate for this documentation?

Entity-relationship diagram (ERD)

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System Development Methodologies CISA Practice Questions (Page 6)

Part of the Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation domain, which accounts for 12% of the CISA exam.

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Questions 26–30

26foundation · easy
A project has well-defined, stable requirements and a need for rigorous documentation and phase-gate approvals. Which development methodology is most appropriate?
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27foundation · easy
Which SDLC model places a strong emphasis on risk analysis and evaluation at each cycle of development?
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28expert · hard
A project team is developing a new system for a client. The client has approved a prototype, but during development, the team discovers that the approved prototype has significant performance issues that cannot be resolved without changing the user interface. The client is resistant to changes because they approved the prototype. What is the best course of action for the project manager?
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29expert · hard
A multinational corporation is developing a new global HR system. The project has a fixed budget and a strict go-live date. The requirements are partially known, but there is significant uncertainty about how different countries' payroll regulations will affect the system. The project manager must choose a methodology that balances the need for early delivery of core functionality with the ability to adapt to regulatory changes. Which methodology is most appropriate?
Select an answer first
30application · medium
An organization is documenting the flow of data through its existing order processing system as part of a system improvement project. The team needs to show how data moves between processes, where data is stored, and the external entities that interact with the system. Which structured analysis technique is most appropriate for this documentation?
Select an answer first

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System Development Methodologies CISA Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

A project has well-defined, stable requirements and a need for rigorous documentation and phase-gate approvals. Which development methodology is most appropriate?

Which SDLC model places a strong emphasis on risk analysis and evaluation at each cycle of development?

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