Organizational Aspect of Maintenance Quiz
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What triggers maintenance according to the text?

  • System updates
  • Customer complaints
  • Marketing requirements (correct)
  • Internal staff suggestions
  • How are changes typically implemented in a new release of the system?

  • Through a complete process iteration
  • One at a time as they arise
  • Batched (correct)
  • Immediately after the change request
  • What is the danger associated with repairing programs without a complete process iteration?

  • Programs overheating
  • Unhappy customers
  • Documentation errors (correct)
  • Outsourcing issues
  • What is perfective maintenance in the context of the text?

    <p>Enhancing system functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Dave Griffiths, what is outsourcing?

    <p>Using external resources for internal activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a traditional reason for outsourcing IT maintenance?

    <p>Reduction and control of costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common problem associated with outsourcing IT maintenance?

    <p>Increased cash outflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge in managing IT maintenance according to the text?

    <p>Chaotic nature of maintenance requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might maintenance staff perceive their role as not challenging and creative?

    <p>Inadequate configuration management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to performance measurement difficulties in managing IT maintenance?

    <p>Incomplete system documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do programmers get stuck on one piece of software according to the text?

    <p>Inadequate testing methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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