Which of the Following Is a Risk of Outsourcing Information

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a risk of outsourcing information systems?

• A) Vendors can gain access to critical knowledge of the outsourcing company.
• B) Vendors are not subject to a contractual agreement with the outsourcing company.
• C) The long-term costs of information systems are outweighed by their benefits.
• D) Organizations opting for outsourcing cannot gain economies of scale.

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Definitions:

Air Mattress/overlay

A type of bedding designed to reduce the risk of bedsores and improve patient comfort by using air chambers that can be adjusted to change pressure distribution.

Preinflated Overlay

A mattress overlay that is inflated prior to use to provide additional support or pressure relief to the patient.

Analgesic

A medication or treatment capable of relieving pain without causing loss of consciousness.

Rotokinetic Bed

A specialized bed that can rotate the patient, often used to improve respiratory function and prevent complications of immobility.