System Design Phase

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What are the three primary ways to approach the creation of a new system?

Use open-source software, buy a pre-built system, develop a custom application in-house

Develop a custom application in-house, buy a packaged system, rely on an external vendor, developer, or service provider (correct)

Buy a pre-built system, develop a custom application in-house, rely on an external vendor, developer, or service provider

Develop a custom application in-house, use open-source software, rely on an external vendor, developer, or service provider

Why do many project teams assume that custom development is the best way to create a system?

Because it allows for complete control over the system's appearance and functionality (correct)

Because it is usually the most cost-effective option

Because it requires less technical expertise

Because it ensures faster implementation

What does SaaS stand for in the context of system development?

System as a Solution

Software as a Solution

System as a Service

Software as a Service (correct)

What do project teams need to consider when deciding whether to develop a custom application in-house?

Costs, time required for development, and technical expertise needed Signup and view all the answers

Why might buying a packaged system and customizing it be an attractive option for creating a new system?

It can save time and resources by starting with an existing solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of RAID in a disk system?

To build a faster, bigger, and more reliable disk system Signup and view all the answers

What best describes a hardware RAID system?

Specialized for managing a group of disks Signup and view all the answers

Which RAID level focuses on mirroring?

RAID 1 Signup and view all the answers

What does RAID stand for?

Redundant Array of Independent Disks Signup and view all the answers

How does RAID improve performance?

By allowing input/output (I/O) operations to overlap in a balanced way Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What are the three primary ways to approach the creation of a new system?

Why do many project teams assume that custom development is the best way to create a system?

What does SaaS stand for in the context of system development?

What do project teams need to consider when deciding whether to develop a custom application in-house?

Why might buying a packaged system and customizing it be an attractive option for creating a new system?

What is the purpose of RAID in a disk system?

What best describes a hardware RAID system?

Which RAID level focuses on mirroring?

What does RAID stand for?

How does RAID improve performance?

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