What is the system development cycle? Define system and information system (IS). What are the activities supported by an information system and the users of an information system? What is the purpose...

What is the system development cycle? Define system and information system (IS). What are
the activities supported by an information system and the users of an information system? What
is the purpose of the system development cycle, and how can the cycle vary? Define phases. List
the phases in the system development cycle.Explain why the phases form a loop. Note the
ongoing activities throughout the process. List the general guidelines for system development.
Explain the value of a phased approach. Define standards. What is the importance of establishing standards for the development of an information system? What are some problems that could

result from not having standards? Define documentation and project notebook. What is the

importance of documentation? How would thorough documentation would make it easier to

modify a system?