Exam 7: Development Strategies

A(n)_____ is a technique that uses a common yardstick to measure and compare vendor ratings.

An accurate forecast of TCO is critical,because nearly _____ percent of total costs occur after the purchase of the hardware and software,according to Gartner,Inc.

_____ is a model of software deployment in which an application is hosted as a service provided to customers over the Internet.

A software package that can be used by many different types of organizations is called a vertical application.

Some firms offer _____,which provide powerful web-based support for transactions such as order processing,billing,and customer relationship management.

Regardless of the topics of interest,there are one or more _____,where people gather to meet,offer support,and exchange ideas.

An ASP provides more than a license to use a software application;it rents an operational package to the customer.

Describe some characteristics of traditional software development in a traditional systems development environment.

Which is a reason Priscilla will share with the new analysts for recommending that a client purchase a software package?

Onshoring is the transfer of information systems development,operation,or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services,for a fee,on a temporary or long-term basis.

Benchmark tests must precisely match the day-to-day situation at your company.

A firm that offers outsourcing solutions is called a _____.

RFPs and RFQs have the same objective: to obtain vendor replies that are clear,comparable,and responsive,so that a well-informed selection decision can be made.

A company considering outsourcing must realize that the solution can be only as good as the outsourcing firm that provides the service.

_____ is the transfer of information systems development,operation,or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services,for a fee,on a temporary or long-term basis.

In a traditional systems development environment,security issues usually are less complex than with web-based systems,because the system operates on a private company network,rather than the Internet.

The _____ environment enhances interactive experiences,including wikis and blogs,and social networking applications.

Cost-benefit analysis determines how long it takes an information system to pay for itself through reduced costs and increased benefits.

For horizontal applications or small systems,using a demo copy to enter a few sample transactions could be an acceptable application test.

Mergers and acquisitions typically have no impact on clients and customers of large,financially healthy firms.