Which of the Following Refers to a Variant of Utility

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to a variant of utility computing where vendors provide the operating system and supporting software like database management systems but where client firms write their own code?

• A) Platform as a service
• B) Host service vendor
• C)Software as a service
• D) Application service provider
• E) Infrastructure as a service

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Definitions:

Carrying Costs

Expenses associated with holding or storing inventory, including insurance, storage, depreciation, and opportunity costs.

Seasonal Increases

Periodic rises in business activity or demand that occur at the same time each year due to changes in season.

Accounts Receivable Period

The accounts receivable period is the average number of days it takes a company to collect payments owed by its customers.

Operating Cycle

The period of time between the acquisition of goods for production and the cash received from their sale.