What Is an Open System

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is an open system?

• A) Contains a repertoire of Web-based data and procedural resources that use shared protocols and standards permitting different applications to share data and services
• B) The capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources, even though they are made by different manufacturers
• C) A broad, general term that describes nonproprietary IT hardware and software made available by the standards and procedures by which their products work, making it easier to integrate them
• D) Any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit

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Definitions:

Cultural Data

Information and insights related to the values, beliefs, practices, and social norms of groups of people, which can inform organizational strategies and interactions.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty.

Achievement Orientation

A focus on setting and meeting high standards of performance.

Individualism

A belief system that advocates for individual liberties and actions rather than oversight by collective entities or the government.