The Practice of Contracting Custom Software Development to an Outside

question 63

Multiple Choice

The practice of contracting custom software development to an outside firm is commonly referred to as:

• A)outsourcing.
• B)scaling.
• C)service-oriented architecture.
• D)application integration.
• E)utility computing.

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Definitions:

Immigrants

Individuals who move from one country to another with the intention of settling permanently or temporarily in the new country.

Neo-Malthusian

Relating to the belief in population control through the use of contraception and family planning, updating Thomas Malthus's predictions about population growth and sustainability.

Garrett Hardin

An American ecologist who famously discussed the "Tragedy of the Commons," highlighting the conflict between individual interests and common good in resource usage.

Sustainable Development

The practice of meeting current societal needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own, integrating economic, environmental, and social considerations.