Some Software Experts Think That Too Many Software Patents Are

question 35

Multiple Choice

Some software experts think that too many software patents are being granted, inhibiting new software development. For example, ____ obtained a patent for "one-click shopping," based on the use of a shopping cart purchase system for electronic commerce.

• A) eBay
• B) Amazon.com
• C) Dell
• D) Microsoft

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Definitions:

Sell

To sell involves the exchange of a product or service for money, constituting a basic economic transaction between a provider and a receiver.

Fixed Maintenance Cost

The portion of total maintenance costs that does not fluctuate with changes in activity level or output.

Machine-Hours

The total hours that a machine is operated over a specific period of time, used in allocating manufacturing costs.

Relevant Range

The scope of operations in which the beliefs regarding constant and fluctuating cost patterns hold true.