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1. Why is making a lot of modifications to a packaged system sometimes a risky approach, and what are the alternatives?
2. Briefly describe the steps of a pure prototyping methodology as an alternative to an SDLC approach. Which disadvantages of an SDLC methodology are addressed by a prototyping approach?
3. What is an RFP, and what critical tasks does it facilitate in the purchasing process?
4. Describe the underlying principles of agile systems development methodologies.