Legacy Systems Do Not Usually Have Which of the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

Legacy systems do not usually have which of the following characteristics?

• A) developed on previous hardware (and/or software) platforms
• B) are easily adaptable to enterprise systems
• C) have been used by an organization for a long period of time
• D) all of the above are typical characteristics of legacy systems

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Definitions:

Target Capital Structure

The mix of debt, preferred stock, and common equity that a company aims to hold to minimize its cost of capital.

Projected Capital Budget

A forward-looking budget that outlines anticipated investments in projects and assets for the purpose of long-term growth.

Net Income

The net income of a business following the deduction of all costs and taxes from its overall revenue.

Residual Dividend Policy

A method where dividends are based on earnings minus capital expenditures and working capital needs; basically, dividends are paid from leftover or residual earnings.