When developing a new computer system that will handle customer orders and process customer payments, a high-level systems design phase would include determination of which of the following?
a. How the new system will affect current inventory and general ledger systems.
b. How the file layouts will be structured for the customer order records.
c. Whether to purchase a turn-key system or modify an existing system.
d. Whether formal approval by top management is needed for the new system.
Answer: c.