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What does custom software offer in terms of gaining a competitive edge?
What does custom software offer in terms of gaining a competitive edge?
- Low up-front costs
- Off-the-shelf features
- Ease of deployment
- Exclusive and unique features (correct)
When is off-the-shelf software considered the best option?
When is off-the-shelf software considered the best option?
- When software needs to be modified frequently
- When time for deployment is limited (correct)
- When unique features are essential
- When customization is required
What is a disadvantage of customizing existing software according to the text?
What is a disadvantage of customizing existing software according to the text?
- Reduced cost
- Increased flexibility
- Software becoming obsolete quickly (correct)
- Not attracting companies
Why is leasing from an Application Service Provider (ASP) considered advantageous over in-house development?
Why is leasing from an Application Service Provider (ASP) considered advantageous over in-house development?
What advantage does off-the-shelf software offer in terms of testing suitability for a company's needs?
What advantage does off-the-shelf software offer in terms of testing suitability for a company's needs?
What is a key benefit of off-the-shelf software deployment according to the text?
What is a key benefit of off-the-shelf software deployment according to the text?
What is the main benefit of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for customers?
What is the main benefit of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for customers?
Why is Leasing attractive to small and SMEs when it comes to IT software?
Why is Leasing attractive to small and SMEs when it comes to IT software?
What does Open-Source Software (OSS) refer to?
What does Open-Source Software (OSS) refer to?
What key characteristic of Open-Source Software (OSS) allows a global community of developers to collaborate?
What key characteristic of Open-Source Software (OSS) allows a global community of developers to collaborate?
Why do customers not own the software in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model?
Why do customers not own the software in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model?
What is one of the benefits customers get from Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in terms of IT staff?
What is one of the benefits customers get from Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in terms of IT staff?
What is the purpose of Systems Investigation in the Software Development Life Cycle?
What is the purpose of Systems Investigation in the Software Development Life Cycle?
What does Technical Feasibility determine in the context of Systems Investigation?
What does Technical Feasibility determine in the context of Systems Investigation?
Why is Economic Feasibility important in Systems Investigation?
Why is Economic Feasibility important in Systems Investigation?
Which phase of the SDLC involves Programming and Testing?
Which phase of the SDLC involves Programming and Testing?
What does Behavioural Feasibility address in systems development?
What does Behavioural Feasibility address in systems development?
Why is Systems Investigation crucial in the SDLC process?
Why is Systems Investigation crucial in the SDLC process?
What are the three basic outcomes discussed in the text?
What are the three basic outcomes discussed in the text?
What is the key focus of systems analysis?
What is the key focus of systems analysis?
What is the deliverable of systems analysis?
What is the deliverable of systems analysis?
What does systems design describe?
What does systems design describe?
What does systems programming involve?
What does systems programming involve?
Which task is often considered the most difficult in systems analysis?
Which task is often considered the most difficult in systems analysis?
What is a potential disadvantage of pre-written software according to the text?
What is a potential disadvantage of pre-written software according to the text?
Which aspect of custom software development is highlighted as a reason for strategic control of innovation?
Which aspect of custom software development is highlighted as a reason for strategic control of innovation?
What potential risk is associated with purchased software according to the text?
What potential risk is associated with purchased software according to the text?
Which characteristic of custom software makes it more flexible compared to pre-written software?
Which characteristic of custom software makes it more flexible compared to pre-written software?
Why might a company choose custom software development over pre-written software?
Why might a company choose custom software development over pre-written software?
In what scenario could custom software development be a preferred choice according to the text?
In what scenario could custom software development be a preferred choice according to the text?
