________ Takes Place When a Firm Contracts Custom Software Development

question 24

Multiple Choice

________ takes place when a firm contracts custom software development or maintenance of existing legacy programs to outside firms.

• A)Cloud computing
• B)Utility computing
• C)On-demand computing
• D)Outsourcing
• E)Consumerization of IT

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Definitions:

Assumption of Risk

A legal principle that a person may not recover for injuries received from a dangerous activity if they voluntarily exposed themselves to the danger with full knowledge of the risks involved.

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine where if the plaintiff in a negligence case is also found to be at fault to any degree, they cannot recover damages from the defendant.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that reduces the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover in a negligence-based claim, based upon the degree to which the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to the harm.

Implied Assumption

Implied Assumption refers to an unstated understanding or expectation inherent within a contract or agreement, based on the nature of the transaction and parties' conduct.