____ Is the Transfer of Information Systems Development, Operation, or Maintenance

question 42

Multiple Choice

____ is the transfer of information systems development, operation, or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services, for a fee, on a temporary or long-term basis.

• A)Outsourcing
• B)Commission
• C)Subscription
• D)External provision

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for controlling growth, metabolism, and the activity of other glands.

Adrenal Gland

An organ located above the kidneys that produces hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate stress response.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones primarily responsible for regulating metabolism and energy use in the body.

General Adaptive Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through when exposed to prolonged stress, as proposed by Hans Selye.