CHAPTER 12

System analysis and design. We get to:

-Describe the six phases of the systems life cycle.

-Identify information needs and formulate possible solutions.

Analyze existing information systems and evaluate the feasibility
of alternative systems.

-Identify, acquire, and test new system software and hardware.

-Switch from an existing information system to a new one with minimal risk.

-Perform system audits and periodic evaluations.

-Describe prototyping and rapid applications development.