Compared to the Use of Proprietary Components,web Services Promise to Be

question 97

Multiple Choice

Compared to the use of proprietary components,web services promise to be less expensive and less difficult to implement because of:

• A)their ability to integrate seamlessly with legacy systems.
• B)their ability to enable communication among different systems using universal standards.
• C)the ubiquity of the Internet.
• D)the ability to reuse web services components.
• E)their use of custom programming.

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Definitions:

Capital Investment

Funds invested in a business or project for the purpose of furthering its objectives, typically involving the purchase of physical assets.

Cash Payback Period

The period of time required for the cash inflows from a project or investment to repay the initial cash outlay.

Estimated Life

The expected duration over which an asset is likely to be operational and useful.

Obsolescence

Obsolescence refers to the process or condition by which an object, service, or practice loses its value or utility due to aging, technological advancements, or changes in market preferences.