An Analyst Asked to Perform a TCO Analysis for a System

question 85

Multiple Choice

An analyst asked to perform a TCO analysis for a system would need to take into account all of the following factors except:

• A) the minimum response time for processing business transactions.
• B) lost productivity if hardware or software failures cause the system to be unavailable for processing and user tasks.
• C) real estate and utility costs for housing and providing power for the technology.
• D) the purchase or license of software for each user.
• E) the cost to provide training to information systems specialists and end users.

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Definitions:

Principal Debtor's Debt

The main amount of money that a debtor is obligated to pay back, excluding interest or additional fees.

Oral

Relating to the spoken word or communication by mouth, as opposed to written or non-verbal means.

Writing Requirement

A legal principle stating that certain kinds of contracts or agreements must be in writing to be enforceable.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from retracting a promise which the other party has reasonably relied upon to their detriment.