Which of the following is a key component of system planning?

• A. Evaluating forensic evidence
• B. Selecting a project manager and team members
• C. Determining philosophical theories in use
• D. Determining return on investment

Answer: (B)

In system planning, organizing who will lead and who will work on the project is essential. Selecting a project manager and the team establishes leadership, accountability, and the right mix of skills to drive planning, set the schedule, allocate resources, and coordinate communication with stakeholders. Without a designated leader and assembled team, planning lacks direction and the capacity to define realistic goals and milestones.

The other activities don’t fit as core planning steps. Evaluating forensic evidence relates to investigation or security analysis rather than planning a project. Determining philosophical theories in use isn’t a practical planning activity. While assessing return on investment is important for justification, it typically occurs in the business case or feasibility phase rather than the planning phase itself, where the focus is on organizing people and work.