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Why Change Is Inevitable

publish date2026/05/31 02:47:38.684052 UTC

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Change is described as inevitable in all large software projects. Which of the following are identified as sources of change? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer

(1) The business procuring the system responds to external pressures and management priorities change
(2) New technologies become available, opening new design and implementation possibilities
(3) System requirements change as the business environment evolves

Explanation

Change is inevitable because: system requirements change as the business environment evolves; the business responds to external pressures and management priorities change; and new technologies become available, creating new design and implementation possibilities. Whatever process model is used, it must be able to accommodate change.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition


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