Which of the Following Is True of Web-Based Development

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Web-based development?

• A)Web-based software treats the software as a service that is more dependent on desktop computing powers and resources.
• B)Web-based software usually requires middleware to communicate with existing software and legacy systems.
• C)Web-based systems can run on multiple hardware environments.
• D)When companies acquire Web-based software as a service rather than a product they purchase, they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.

---

Definitions:

Minoan

Relating to the Bronze Age civilization centered on Crete (circa 2600–1400 BC), known for its advanced culture, art, and architecture, including the palace at Knossos.

Santorini

A volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, known for its dramatic caldera, white-washed buildings, and as a significant archaeological site.

Mantle Plume

A narrow, ascending column of hot, solid material from the deep mantle that can create hotspots and volcanic activity at the Earth's surface.

Subduction

The process by which one tectonic plate moves under another, diving into the earth’s mantle, often causing volcanic activity and earthquakes.