Which of the following would MOST likely ensure that a system development project meets business
objectives?

A.
Development and tests are run by different individuals

B.
User involvement in system specification and acceptance

C.
Development of a project plan identifying all development activities

D.
Strict deadlines and budgets

Explanation:
Early in a system development project, there is a requirements gathering phase when everyone involved
attempts to understand why the project is needed and what the scope of the project entails. During this phase,
the team examines the software’s requirements and proposed functionality, brainstorming sessions take place,
and obvious restrictions are reviewed.
As end users will be the people using the system, they are most likely to have the most valuable input into the
system requirements definition. When the requirements are determined and the system is developed, user
testing will ensure the system meets the requirements defined in the early project stages.
Incorrect Answers:
A: This question is asking for the answer that will MOST likely ensure that a system development project meets
business objectives. Tests run by different individuals will provide a better test to ensure system meets the
requirements. However, user involvement in system requirements and specification stage will make it more
likely that the system is developed to meet the requirements.
C: Development of a project plan identifying all development activities will not ensure the system meets
business objectives if the initial design of the system is not what is required.
D: Strict deadlines and budgets will ensure the project is completed on time and within budget. However, it will
have no effect on whether the system meets business objectives.