Although an information system may be replaced, which of the following answer best describes the impact on the information system's life cycle?
1. The life cycle is an ongoing process that never ends.
2. The life cycle and information system are unrelated.
3. The life cycle stops to upgrade the system.
4. The life cycle is altered with any upgrade.
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Rationale: As systems develop problems and deficiencies they need to be upgraded or replaced, illustrating the cyclical nature of the information system's life cycle. Phase 1, the needs assessment phase, is initiated again, and the life cycle continues. In other words, the life cycle is an ongoing process that never ends.
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