When Evaluating Purchased Software It Is Often Helpful to Use

question 160

Multiple Choice

When evaluating purchased software it is often helpful to use a decision table format to consider various issues and potential problems with the software.A question (or questions) to be asked in a decision table which might uncover any "skeletons in the closet" regarding a software package is

• A) "How many other installations that are 'second-reference organizations' have used the software, and for how long?"
• B) "How stable is the software vendor?"
• C) "How closely does the software fit the needs of the company?"
• D) "How flexible is the software?"

---

Definitions:

Rational-Emotive Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy focusing on altering negative thought patterns to overcome emotional and behavioral issues.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Manifestations of physical or psychological nature that emerge when the consumption of a dependent substance is decreased or halted.

Cravings

Intense desires or urges for specific substances or experiences, often associated with addiction.

Addictive Substance

A chemical or compound that causes a compulsive, and often harmful, need for repeated consumption.