Software Leasing and SaaS Providers
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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 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Time-saving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does off-the-shelf software offer in terms of testing suitability for a company's needs?

    <p>Limited time trial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of off-the-shelf software deployment according to the text?

    <p>Reduced cost upgrades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for customers?

    <p>Customers save the expense of buying, operating, and maintaining the software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Leasing attractive to small and SMEs when it comes to IT software?

    <p>It saves money on major investments in IT software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Open-Source Software (OSS) refer to?

    <p>Software whose source code is freely available for viewing, modifying, and distributing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key characteristic of Open-Source Software (OSS) allows a global community of developers to collaborate?

    <p>Full access to source code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do customers not own the software in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model?

    <p>Customers pay for using the software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits customers get from Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) in terms of IT staff?

    <p>Reduced need for IT staff as compared to buying and maintaining software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Systems Investigation in the Software Development Life Cycle?

    <p>To assess the feasibility of implementing a new system based on the current one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Technical Feasibility determine in the context of Systems Investigation?

    <p>Whether the company has the right infrastructure and IT environment for the new solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Economic Feasibility important in Systems Investigation?

    <p>To determine if the new system is an acceptable financial risk and if there is time and money for its development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the SDLC involves Programming and Testing?

    <p>Implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Behavioural Feasibility address in systems development?

    <p>Human issues including skills, competencies, and resistance to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Systems Investigation crucial in the SDLC process?

    <p>To ensure that a new system is feasible based on technical, economic, and behavioral aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three basic outcomes discussed in the text?

    <p>Continuing with the existing system, modifying the system, developing a new system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key focus of systems analysis?

    <p>Identifying business requirements that the system must satisfy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the deliverable of systems analysis?

    <p>System requirements based on user needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does systems design describe?

    <p>How the system will resolve the business problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does systems programming involve?

    <p>Translating design specifications into computer code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which task is often considered the most difficult in systems analysis?

    <p>Identifying business requirements that the system must satisfy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of pre-written software according to the text?

    <p>Difficult to integrate with existing systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of custom software development is highlighted as a reason for strategic control of innovation?

    <p>Developed to support unique operations and processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential risk is associated with purchased software according to the text?

    <p>Controlled by another company with its priorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of custom software makes it more flexible compared to pre-written software?

    <p>Flexible as it can be modified to match changing needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a company choose custom software development over pre-written software?

    <p>To ensure high control over the development process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario could custom software development be a preferred choice according to the text?

    <p>When supporting operations unique to the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

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