CPHIMS CPHIMS System Development Life Cycle 2

Question 1

During the SDLC planning phase, which document formally authorizes a project and identifies the project manager?

Accepted Answer

Project charter

Answer

The project charter is the formal document that authorizes the project and designates the project manager.

Question 2

Which SDLC testing type verifies that previously working functionality still works after a code change?

Accepted Answer

Regression testing

Answer

Regression testing ensures that new changes have not broken existing, previously validated functionality.

Question 3

A hospital is selecting a new EHR vendor. Which SDLC phase includes developing the Request for Proposal (RFP)?

Accepted Answer

Analysis

Answer

The analysis phase defines requirements that are then communicated to vendors through an RFP document.

Question 4

In the context of the SDLC, what is the primary purpose of a data conversion plan?

Accepted Answer

To migrate existing data accurately into the new system

Answer

A data conversion plan details the process for extracting, transforming, and loading legacy data into the new system accurately.

Question 5

Which role is MOST responsible for approving that a system meets business requirements before go-live?

Accepted Answer

Business owner/sponsor

Answer

The business owner or sponsor signs off on user acceptance testing to confirm the system meets operational needs.

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