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Which type of software is developed to meet the specific requirements of a client?
Which type of software is developed to meet the specific requirements of a client?
- Off-the-shelf software
- Custom-written software (correct)
- Proprietary software
- Open-source software
What is a characteristic of off-the-shelf software?
What is a characteristic of off-the-shelf software?
- Higher cost due to individual development
- Immediately available (correct)
- Developed for a specific client
- Takes longer time to develop
Why is custom-written software considered expensive?
Why is custom-written software considered expensive?
- Immediately available to a large market
- Reduced cost due to patches released after identification of bugs
- Entire development cost is covered by the client (correct)
- Development cost is spread between all customers
What is a potential drawback of off-the-shelf software?
What is a potential drawback of off-the-shelf software?
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Why is custom-written software likely to have bugs?
Why is custom-written software likely to have bugs?
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Study Notes
Custom-Written Software vs Off-the-Shelf Software
Characteristics of Custom-Written Software
- Developed to meet the specific requirements of a client
- Considered expensive due to the cost of development and maintenance
Characteristics of Off-the-Shelf Software
- A characteristic of off-the-shelf software is that it is developed for the mass market
- A potential drawback of off-the-shelf software is that it may not meet the specific needs of a client
Common Issues with Custom-Written Software
- Custom-written software is likely to have bugs due to the complexity of the development process
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Test your knowledge of custom-written and off-the-shelf software with this quiz. Explore the differences between the two, including development cost, time, requirements, compatibility, and bug probability.
