Which of the Following Statements Regarding Software Acquisition (Purchase Vs

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding software acquisition (purchase vs.in-house development) is false?

• A)software developed in house can cost 10 times more than purchased software
• B)when a suitable software package is available for purchase, it is better to buy it rather than try to reinvent it in-house
• C)the annual maintenance of in-house software is typically 25% of its cost, whereas the annual maintenance of purchased software is typically 50% of the purchase price
• D)none of the statements are false

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