Exam 2: The Origins of Software

Flexibility refers to how long it takes the software package to respond to the user's requests in an interactive session.

A ________ is an organization that hosts and runs computer applications for other companies,typically on a per use or license basis.

Sources of software include:

Open source software is different because it is freely available,not just the final product but the source code itself.

When choosing off-the-shelf software,the two most important criteria are functionality and ease of installation.

It is not necessary for an organization to match its approach to reuse with its strategic business goals.

________ are off-the-shelf software systems that cannot be modified to meet the specific,individual needs of a particular organization.

Properly designed turnkey systems will perfectly match the way an organization does business.

Hiring a company to run your applications at your site on your computers is an example of:

The most expensive and extensive reuse approach is:

When a supported task is generic,a company should consider acquiring its software from a ________.

Identify six sources of software.Briefly describe the internal staffing requirements.

Using enterprise software solutions,a firm can integrate all parts of a business process in a unified information system.

The three basic software reuse steps are ________,________,and ________.

Which of the software evaluation criteria refers to how long it takes the software package to respond to the user's requests in an interactive session?

IBM captured a large share of the ERP market through its own financial systems and through the acquisition of other ERP vendors.

Which of the following are ways of validating purchased software information?

Lack of in-house expertise is a disadvantage associated with enterprise solutions software.

The number one global software company is Accenture.

________ refers to how easy it is for you,or the vendor,to customize the software.