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Question 477

Which of the following statements is true regarding user-developed applications (UDAs) and
traditional IT applications?

  • A. UDAs and traditional IT applications typically follow a similar development life cycle.
  • B. A UDA usually includes system documentation to illustrate its functions, and IT-developed applications typically do not require such documentation.
  • C. Unlike traditional IT applications, UDAs typically are developed with little consideration of controls.
  • D. IT testing personnel usually review both types of applications thoroughly to ensure they were developed properly.
Answer:

D

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fernandoms88
1 year, 6 months ago

correct one C

johnyparker
1 year, 5 months ago

Correct Answer is A

While there may be some differences in the development processes, such as the level of formality and expertise, both UDAs and traditional IT applications go through similar stages in their development life cycle, which may include: Requirements Gathering: Understanding the business needs and functional requirements of the application.

Design: Creating the application's architecture and user interface based on the requirements.

Development: Writing the code and building the application.

Testing: Evaluating the application to ensure it functions as intended and is free from errors.

Implementation: Deploying the application into the production environment.

Maintenance: Making updates and improvements to the application as needed.