Software Development Lifecycle Flashcards

Which SDLC phase involves gathering and documenting what a new health information system must accomplish?

Answer: Requirements analysis

Requirements analysis is the phase where stakeholders define what the system must do before any design or coding begins.

In the context of EHR development, what is a 'use case'?

Answer: A description of how a user interacts with a system to achieve a goal

A use case describes a specific interaction between a user and the system to accomplish a particular objective.

Which testing type verifies that individual modules of a health IT system function correctly in isolation?

Answer: Unit testing

Unit testing examines the smallest testable components of a system independently from other parts.

The Agile SDLC methodology is best characterized by:

Answer: Iterative development with frequent stakeholder feedback

Agile uses short iterative cycles (sprints) with continuous collaboration and feedback from stakeholders.

During which SDLC phase is the system formally handed over to end users and training provided?

Answer: Implementation

Implementation (deployment) is when the system goes live, end users are trained, and the solution is delivered.

What is a 'change control process' in health IT system maintenance?

Answer: A formal procedure for reviewing and approving modifications to a live system

Change control ensures all system modifications are reviewed, tested, and approved before being applied to the production environment.

Which document created during SDLC analysis describes the boundaries of a health IT project?

Answer: Scope statement

A scope statement defines what is included in and excluded from the project to prevent scope creep.