FC0-U71 Software Development Concepts Practice Question
A project team is in the phase where they gather business requirements, define project scope, and create a project plan. This phase occurs before any design or coding begins. Which SDLC phase is being described?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse the 'Analysis' phase with the 'Planning' phase, mistakenly thinking that requirements gathering is exclusive to Analysis, when in fact Planning is the first phase where high-level business requirements and scope are defined before any detailed analysis begins.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Planning
(Planning) is correct because the SDLC Planning phase is specifically where business requirements are gathered, project scope is defined, and a project plan is created before any design or coding begins. This phase establishes the high-level goals, feasibility, and resource allocation that drive all subsequent phases.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Implementation
Why it's wrong here
Implementation is coding, which occurs later.
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Analysis
Why it's wrong here
Analysis involves detailed requirements analysis, but planning is earlier.
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Planning
Why this is correct
Planning is the first SDLC phase where scope and requirements are defined.
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Design
Why it's wrong here
Design comes after analysis.
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