You are developing a list of functions needed by users of a release of information system. You also evaluating the current system to see what opportunities there are to improve the system. Which stage of the system developmental life cycle stages are you in?
Developing a list of functions needed by users and evaluating the current system to identify improvement opportunities are key activities performed during the 'analysis' stage of the system development life cycle. During this stage, specific requirements of the system are identified, existing system performance is assessed, and areas for enhancement are pinpointed. This analysis helps in laying down the foundation for subsequent stages such as design and implementation.
A. analysis