When Users Ask for Added Functionality During a Systems Development

question 8

Multiple Choice

When users ask for added functionality during a systems development project, this is called:

• A) User-defined software.
• B) Scope creep.
• C) Bloatware.
• D) An out-of-control project.
• E) A runaway project.

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Definitions:

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in the market.

Earnings Per Share

A financial ratio that measures the amount of a company's net income allocated to each share of common stock, indicating the company's profitability.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Acid-Test Ratio

A financial metric used to determine a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its quick assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables).