Which of the Following Characteristics Is a Disadvantage of Cloud-Based

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics is a disadvantage of cloud-based hosting?

• A)It involves high dependency on vendor.
• B)It involves significant requirement of capital.
• C)It involves high annual maintenance costs.
• D)It involves high ongoing support costs.

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Definitions:

Discontinuous Innovation

Refers to breakthrough advancements that significantly change the market dynamic or consumer behavior, introducing a new category of products or services.

Cultural Categories

The classifications within a culture that help to differentiate between various social norms, practices, and beliefs.

Complexity Paradox

The concept that systems can reach a point of complexity where they actually exhibit behaviors or properties that are simpler than expected, often due to self-organization.

Social Diffusion

The process by which innovations are spread within a society or from one society to another, often through various channels of communication.