Which of the Following Is the First Step in Preparing

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first step in preparing a departmental hardware budget?

• A) considering the budget in context of competitive strategy
• B) identifying the likely changes in workload
• C) determining the base requirements of the system
• D) forecasting the changes in the number if employees

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Definitions:

Embryonic Stage

The phase in the development of an organism when it is in its early stages of growth and differentiation after fertilization.

Fetal Stage

The final stage of prenatal development, typically from the end of the ninth week of pregnancy until birth, where significant growth and maturation of the fetus occur.

Teratogen

Any agent that can disturb the development of an embryo or fetus, potentially leading to birth defects or developmental issues.

Malnourished

A condition in which a deficiency, excess, or imbalance of energy, protein, and other nutrients causes measurable adverse effects on tissue/body form, function, or clinical outcome.