Project Proposals & Systems development life cycle

Question 1

Name the 5 standard contents of a proposal

Answer 1

Executive Summary
Technical section (Statement of work)
Cost and payment section
Legal Section
Management/Qualifications section

Question 2

Name the 4 stages of the Systems development life cycle

Answer 2

Phase A: Conception
Phase B: Definition
Phase C: Execution
Phase D: Operation

Question 3

Briefly describe Phase A of the systems development life cycle

Answer 3

The conception phase involves a feasibility study and preparation of a proposal.

Question 4

Briefly describe Phase B of the systems development life cycle

Answer 4

The definition phase is where the project and system is defined along with user requirements and specifications

Question 5

Briefly describe Phase C of the systems development life cycle

Answer 5

The execution phase is where the product is designed, built, tested, implemented and installed.

Question 6

Briefly describe Phase D of the systems development life cycle

Answer 6

The operation phase is where the system is evaluated, improved or control handed over to the customer.

Question 7

What is a Request for proposal?

Answer 7

A document sent out by a client describing their needs and requesting solutions from one of various system development organisations.

Question 8

What are the contents of a request for proposal?

Answer 8

A statement of work
Proposal requirements
Contractual provisions
Any relevant additional information