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:

Repressors

Proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences and inhibit the transcription of genes, playing a crucial role in gene regulation.

Inducers

Substances that increase the rate of enzyme activity or gene expression.

Missense Mutation

A type of genetic mutation where a single nucleotide change results in the coding of a different amino acid, potentially altering protein function.

Lac Operon

The lac operon is a segment of DNA found in bacteria that consists of genes necessary for metabolizing lactose, serving as a classic example of gene regulation.