IS Operations Are a Cost to the Company

question 10

Multiple Choice

IS operations are a cost to the company. When a company uses system performance monitors and then allocates costs to user departments based on the information services rendered, the company is applying a(n) _______________ system.

• A) record keeping
• B) outsourcing
• C) chargeback
• D) rebound

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Definitions:

Ethanol Program

A government initiative aimed at promoting the use of ethanol, a renewable fuel derived from plant materials, to reduce dependence on oil and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

American Consumers

Individuals or groups in the United States who purchase goods and services for personal use.

Total Spending

The aggregate expenditure on goods and services in an economy over a specific period, including consumer spending, government spending, and investment spending.

Price-Inelastic

A characteristic of a product or service when consumers’ demand does not change significantly with a change in its price.