Exam 7: Development Strategies

A _____ measures the time a package takes to process a certain number of transactions.

By designing a system in-house,companies can develop and train an IT staff that understands the organization's business functions and information support needs.

In the context of in-house software development options,a firm that enhances a commercial package by adding custom features and configuring it for a particular industry is called a(n)_____.

RFPs and RFQs have the same objective: to obtain vendor replies that are clear,comparable,and responsive,so that a well-informed selection decision can be made.

Onshoring is the transfer of information systems development,operation,or maintenance to an outside firm that provides these services,for a fee,on a temporary or long-term basis.

The _____ environment enhances interactive experiences,including wikis and blogs,and social networking applications.

The system requirements document is the basis for presentations to management.

A(n)_____ is a firm that delivers a software application,or access to an application,by charging a usage or subscription fee.

Some firms offer _____,which provide powerful web-based support for transactions such as order processing,billing,and customer relationship management.

_____ is a model for enabling ubiquitous,convenient,on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.

In the context of in-house software development options,companies that develop software for sale are called _____.

_____ reduces the customer's need for software maintenance,operation,and support.

When determining outsourcing fees,a _____ uses a set fee based on a specified level of service and user support.

An evaluation model is a technique that uses a common yardstick to measure and compare vendor ratings.

_____ determines how long it takes an information system to pay for itself through reduced costs and increased benefits.

Which is true of a web-based systems development environment?

Discuss the concerns and issues related to outsourcing.

A _____ is a document that describes a company,lists the IT services or products needed,and specifies the features required.

When companies acquire web-based software as a(n)_____,they can limit in-house involvement to a minimum.

A company considering outsourcing must realize that the solution can be only as good as the outsourcing firm that provides the service.