If a systems development life cycle methodology is inadequate, the most serious risk is likely to be that the project:

A.
Will be completed late

B.
Will exceed cost estimates

C.
Will be incompatible with existing systems

D.
Will fail to meet business and user needs

Explanation:
Although all of the answers are risks of an inadequate systems development life cycle methodology, the first and most devastating is that the new system will not meet business and user needs and requirements.