Which of the Following Systems Acquisition Methods May Eventually Require

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following systems acquisition methods may eventually require maintenance assistance from the IT department, produce inadequate documentation, and result in a system with inadequate interfaces to existing systems?

• A) Systems development life cycle
• B) Prototyping
• C) End-user development
• D) External acquisition
• E) Component-based development

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Definitions:

Postponement

A strategy in supply chain management that delays the final production or distribution of a product until customer orders are received to reduce inventory costs.

Higher

A term generally used to indicate a greater amount, level, or degree of something.

Associated Cost

Refers to the total expenses directly linked to a specific activity, product, or service.

Expected Profit

The forecasted amount of profit calculated from potential revenues minus anticipated costs.