The Overall Trends in Software Include All of the Following

question 11

Multiple Choice

The overall trends in software include all of the following except:

• A) Increased complexity.
• B) Increased cost.
• C) Increased number of defects.
• D) Increased security.
• E) Increasing percentage of the costs of modern computer systems.

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Definitions:

Processing Delay

The time lag between the initiation and completion of a process, often seen in transaction processing or manufacturing operations.

Availability Delay

The lag between the deposit of a check and the moment the funds become available in the account.

Securities Trade

The buying and selling of financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the volume of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.