An Alternative to Maintaining an Alternate Computer Facility Is to Enter

question 8

Multiple Choice

An alternative to maintaining an alternate computer facility is to enter into which of the following kinds of backup relationship with another firm, where one firm provides space and sometimes equipment to the other in case of a disaster?

• A) full-restoration backup
• B) preventative backup
• C) reciprocal backup
• D) incremental backup

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Definitions:

Cournot Duopolist

A type of duopoly model in which two firms choose their output levels simultaneously to maximize profit, assuming the competitor's output level is fixed.

Monopolistically Competitive

Describing a market structure in which many firms sell products or services that are similar but not identical, allowing for differentiation and some degree of market power.

Short Run

A period in economics during which at least one factor of production is considered fixed, typically focusing on the immediate effects of economic decisions.

Monopolistic

Pertaining to a market structure where there is only one producer or seller for a product or service, limiting competition.