Which of the following is a management technique that
enables organizations to develop strategically important
systems faster while reducing development costs and
maintaining quality?
A. Function point analysis
B. Critical path methodology
C. Rapid application development
D. Program evaluation review technique
Answer / guest
Answer: C
Rapid application development is a management technique that
enables organizations to develop strategically important
systems faster while reducing development costs and
maintaining quality. Program evaluation review technique
(PERT) and critical path methodology (CPM) are both planning
and control techniques, while function point analysis is
used for estimating the complexity of developing business
applications.
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