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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
Which of the following is a key objective of the design phase in the SDLC?
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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To define system architecture and integrate security controls
The design phase defines the system architecture and ensures security controls are incorporated rather than added later.
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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To conduct user acceptance testing
Why it's wrong here
UAT is in the testing phase.
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To define system architecture and integrate security controls
Why this is correct
Design phase is where architecture and security-by-design are addressed.
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To develop code
Why it's wrong here
Coding is part of the development phase.
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To gather business requirements
Why it's wrong here
Requirements gathering is in the requirements phase.
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