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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which THREE are phases of the software…
Which THREE are phases of the software development life cycle? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse common development activities like Debugging or Marketing with formal SDLC phases, leading them to select options that are tasks within a phase rather than the phase itself.
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
The software development life cycle (SDLC) consists of distinct phases that guide the creation of software from initial concept to final deployment and maintenance. Planning is the foundational phase where project goals, scope, resources, and risks are identified, making it a core SDLC phase. Deployment and Coding are also standard phases, with Coding being the phase where source code is written and Deployment being the phase where the finished software is released to production.
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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Marketing
Why it's wrong here
Marketing is not part of SDLC.
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Planning
Why this is correct
Planning is the initial SDLC phase.
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Deployment
Why this is correct
Deployment is the release phase.
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Debugging
Why it's wrong here
Debugging is a testing activity, not a distinct phase.
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Coding
Why this is correct
Coding is the implementation phase.
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