IT Examiner School eBook May 2025

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SDLC: Initiation • Business justification should be documented, outlining why the project is needed and how it aligns with organizational goals • A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be conducted to evaluate feasibility. • High-level project scope and constraints should be defined early to avoid misalignment later. • Stakeholders and project sponsors should be identified and engaged at the outset. • Success criteria and metrics should be established to measure project outcomes. • Initial resource and staffing needs should be assessed and documented.

1. Initiation

5. Closing

2. Planning

4. Monitoring & Controlling

3. Executing

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SDLC: Planning • Ensures project aligns with both technical needs and business objectives. • Define detailed project scope, timeline, milestones, and resource requirements. • Identify and assign project roles and responsibilities. • Develop a communication plan to ensure stakeholder alignment and status tracking. • Plan for quality assurance, testing, and validation activities. • Integrate risk mitigation strategies identified during the Initiation phase.

1. Initiation

5. Closing

2. Planning

4. Monitoring & Controlling

3. Executing

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